Lawsuit claims AI chatbot pushed local man to suicide
A federal lawsuit alleges Google's Gemini AI chatbot pushed a 36-year-old Jupiter man to plan a mass murder and ultimately take his own life.
State warning issued for Little Jim property
FORT PIERCE – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the City of Fort Pierce are maintaining virtual silence surrounding the status of a December warning by FDEP that “docking structures and activities” at a popular North Hutchinson Island restaurant/bar are illegally encroaching on state land.
Florida PD collaboration pays off as $95K Audi dealership fraud suspect already in custody
STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — In a remarkable stroke of timing, Stuart detectives contacted Port St. Lucie Police on Tuesday to track down a fraud suspect, only to learn officers there already had him in custody for an unrelated crime. The Stuart Police Department said it began its investigation in...
River to Reef Art Festival Debuts This Weekend
The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum will host the inaugural River to Reef Art Festival, a first-of-its-kind, open-air celebration of art, culture, and community, March 21-22. The River to Reef Art Festival will showcase a curated selection of works from more than 70 artists from across the region in a...
🔧 Multiple Building & Grounds Jobs in St. Lucie County – Up to $30/hr
The local job scene is buzzing for folks who like hands-on work outdoors. If you’ve got skills in landscaping, detailing, or irrigation, there are several solid openings right now in St. Lucie County and nearby areas.
St. Lucie County Safety Festival set for April 25 at Clover Park
ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Families across the Treasure Coast are invited to attend the St. Lucie County Safety Festival on April 25 at Clover Park. The free event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will bring together first responders, safety organizations, community partners, vendors and sponsors for a day focused on...
STEP waste system will be expanded to new areas outside city
The Vero Beach City Council last week struck another blow in the battle against nitrogen in the Indian River Lagoon, voting unanimously to expand septic-to-sewer conversions into unincorporated parts of the county. The city plans to use its STEP system technology to channel waste from county septic tanks into city...
Port St. Lucie Council to Review Land Use Change and $75M Bond Plan
The Port St. Lucie City Council agenda includes several proposed ordinances and resolutions. One ordinance would amend the city’s Comprehensive Plan to change about 8 acres at the northwest corner of Crosstown Parkway and Verano Parkway from Residential Golf Course to General Commercial use. Another ordinance would...
Evacuation order canceled, businesses reopen after Palm City gas leak
Evacuation orders have been lifted after a “significant” gas leak in Palm City prompted several evacuations and road closures on Tuesday. According to the Martin County Fire Rescue, an excavator struck a gas line at 3030 Southwest Martin Downs Boulevard at 11:35 a.m. The Chase Bank, Starbucks and...
Driver survives after falling oak tree smashes truck’s windshield in Martin County
A driver survived after a large oak tree toppled over and smashed his truck’s windshield, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office said. The incident occurred Monday along State Road 714 near Salah Drive. Deputies said heavy wind gusts caused the large, rotted oak tree to fall in the westbound lanes and collided with the...
