‘ENGINE FAILURE’: Pilot, 19, was heading to Melbourne when plane crashed
A 19-year-old pilot walked away uninjured after his rented plane suffered engine failure and crashed upside down in Martin County.
Mary’s home breaks records at 15th Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon
STUART – For 15 years, the Mary’s Home Fashion Show & Luncheon has been known for dazzling fashion, good food, a lively silent auction and basket raffle filled with themed baskets, and inspiring real-life stories. This year, with a sold-out crowd of 300 guests, Mary’s Home added one...
Martin County Sheriff’s Office and FDOT push for safety on SR-710 after 3 deaths...
The Martin County Sheriff's Office and the Florida Department of Transportation are working to curb dangerous driving on State Road 710 following a series of deadly crashes. Along the roadway, fast-moving traffic squeezes into two lanes, creating a setup deputies say makes safety a constant concern. The sheriff's office considers the two lanes the most dangerous in the county.
Florida News That Impacts You – April 20th, 2026
Bottom Line: Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast. 2,000 additional acres in Martin County will be permanently preserved as part of the Florida Forever Program. The $17 million conservation project includes 1,700 acres of the Bar-B ranch.
Suspect shot FedEx driver 7 times after road rage incident, arrest report says
A man who allegedly shot a FedEx driver seven times at his workplace claimed self-defense after following the victim from a highway road rage incident, according to police documents.
Martin County celebrates permanent preservation of over 2,000 acres
INDIANTOWN, Fla. (CBS12) — Martin County officials gathered at Timer Powers Park on Friday to celebrate the permanent preservation of more than 2,000 acres. The $17 million project was voted upon and funded through the Florida Forever Program, with costs split between the state and Martin County, according to previous reports.
Small plane makes emergency landing on road, skids into field near Jupiter
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A pilot narrowly escaped injury Saturday night after making an emergency landing in Hungryland Preserve near Jupiter. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue crews responded to reports of an aircraft emergency near Indiantown Road and Pratt Whitney Road at 9:36 p.m. When units arrived,...
Port St. Lucie Gets Massive 1,000-Home Senior Community Opening in 2027
At a Glance What’s Happening: Dream Finders Homes is building Reverie at Solaeris, a 1,000-home age-restricted community inside the Solaeris master-planned development in Port St. Lucie Opening Date: Spring 2027 (land work already underway) Who Can Live Here: Residents 55 and older Home Sizes: Three collections ranging from 1,475 to over 3,000 square feet Amenities: […] The post Port St. Lucie Gets...
Florida Officers Pull A Frightened Puppy From A Dangerous Drain And Then Make One...
Being a police officer is never simple. Every day can bring danger, surprise situations, and split-second decisions that demand both calm thinking and fast action. The job is not just about enforcing laws or helping people in emergencies. Sometimes, officers are the ones called in to save animals in desperate situations. This story is one of those times.
Firefighters contain 30-foot sailboat blaze at Riverside Marina in Fort Pierce
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — Firefighters battled a sailboat fire at Riverside Marina in Fort Pierce on Saturday, quickly containing the blaze with no reported injuries. Crews with the St. Lucie County Fire District say they responded to reports of a vessel fire at the marina at 11:40 a.m.

















