More than 50 reports linked to law enforcement impersonation scam in St. Lucie County
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office is sounding the alarm after receiving more than 50 reports from people targeted by a scam involving callers impersonating law enforcement officers. According to the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, scammers have been using the names of...
‘No cause for worry’: Professor shares thoughts on nuclear reactor shutdown
FPL says Unit 1 at St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant is back at full power after a manual shutdown caused by dropped control rods.
Man arrested after hit-and-run, police chase in Martin County
A 27-year-old man was arrested early Saturday after deputies say he crashed into another vehicle on SE Dixie Highway, fled the scene and later led deputies on a short pursuit. A female driver involved in the crash was left behind with her damaged vehicle and called for help, according to the Martin County Sheriff's Off
Martin County Sheriff’s Office saves distressed man in middle of the ocean
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A man who was attempting to harm himself by swimming out into the ocean was saved by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. MCSO says that they were called to assist a “very distraught individual” who said he was going to swim out into the ocean without intending to return.
Stuart asks state to reconsider water quality standards for blue-green algae
The city of Stuart has agreed to send a letter to the state asking officials to reconsider a recent decision regarding water quality standards and blue-green algae. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection periodically reviews water quality standards as conditions change and new contaminants are discovered. D
Florida prosecutors, sheriffs back federal bills targeting animal fighting and trafficking
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Recent animal hoarding cases on the Treasure Coast have renewed concerns about animal cruelty, but advocates say some of the most troubling cases extend far beyond a single home or neighborhood. Now, Florida prosecutors and sheriffs are backing three federal bills they say...
Two men honored after stopping armed attack
PORT ST. LUCIE — What began as a peaceful Sunday morning at church quickly turned into a potentially deadly confrontation when two men witnessed an armed man attempting to abduct his former girlfriend.. James “Jimmy” Mawhinney Jr. of Fort Pierce and Todd Moore of Port St. Lucie were honored...
Former St. Lucie County attorney gets nod for interim city post
FORT PIERCE – Salary terms are set to be negotiated with former St. Lucie County attorney Daniel S. McIntyre selected Monday to serve as interim Fort Pierce city attorney when incumbent Sara Hedges is scheduled to end her tenure Sept. 15. A last-minute motion from Commissioner Michael Broderick to...
Stove sparks apartment fire at Stuart 55+ community; no injuries reported
STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire that broke out inside a Stuart 55+ community Sunday afternoon, officials said. Martin County Fire Rescue and Stuart Fire Rescue crews responded to The Sovana at Stuart 55+ apartment community shortly before 2 p.m. after a fire started inside an apartment n
‘Beloved’ Jupiter middle school teacher passes away, principal says
Jupiter Middle School principal Lisa Hastey said that Kevin Burns, a U.S. History and Civics teacher at the school for 20 years, passed away. Hastey's statement to families and staff over the weekend did not outline the cause of his death.
