Port Saint Lucie FL

Nine Central Florida restaurants shut down the week of March 2-8, according to data from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Orange Juicy Pot at 5206 W. Colonial Dr. in Orlando shut down on March 3. Inspectors found 11 violations, three of which were high priorities. Those violations...

Florida’s Barbecue Scene Has a New Champion—See Who Took the Title. Florida’s barbecue scene is as diverse as its population, shaped by traditions brought from across the South. This year, Southern Living readers have named Big John’s in Tampa the best barbecue spot in the Sunshine State, celebrating its decades-long...

A 49-year-old boat owner from Ocala has been found guilty of seaman’s manslaughter, nearly five years after a woman was killed during an unauthorized scuba diving charter that he led. Last week, a federal jury in Fort Pierce found Dustin Sean McCabe guilty of manslaughter, both in his capacity...

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — A duo was arrested after attempting to steal nearly $300 worth of merchandise from the Port St. Lucie Home Depot, just months after a $1,800 heist at the same location. The Port St. Lucie Police Department said they responded to a report of...

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Fla (CBS12) — Law enforcement officials in Indian River County have made multiple arrests on Monday. Among those detained, at least seven individuals were found to be undocumented immigrants. Deputies responded to a 911 call about a possible burglary at a Vero Beach business. While no...

Several cities are at risk of facing a housing market downturn this year, according to a new report by ATTOM.

New Bill Aims to Increase Affordable Housing Options Amid Rising Rental Prices, With Support from Key Organizations and Amendments to Prevent Misuse. Fla. News Network — As Florida faces a dire housing shortage and rental prices soar, state lawmakers are pushing a bold fix: allowing accessory dwelling units (ADUs),...

Attention, shoppers: Sprouts is opening soon in Melbourne. Florida already has over 50 Sprouts Farmers Market locations — five more are set to open, including the Brevard County location this week, and another is apparently being built . A “healthy lifestyle” grocery store chain, Sprouts touts fresh, natural, organic...

Florida High-Speed Chase Ends in Major Crash, Multiple Arrests. Car theft continues to be a growing concern across the country, with a recent case in Florida highlighting its dangers. A high-speed police chase involving a stolen SUV ended in a major crash on March 7, resulting in multiple injuries and arrests.

There are many reasons that some Floridians enjoy shopping at thrift stores. There can be a feeling that you are on a bit of a treasure hunt. You can also save some money. And at times, you can find things that you didn't realize you needed or wanted, but the item is so unique that you take it home anyway. Florida's...