City P&Z Board rejects Gatlin variances
PORT ST. LUCIE – A Planning & Zoning Board majority rejection of a May 5 variance request for a proposed retail building at the northwest corner of Southwest Bougainvillea Avenue and Southwest Gatlin Boulevard could mean the Dollar Tree Corporation will rescind its application and look for a different site altogether along that busy commercial corridor.
Orchid Island event raises support for Habitat homes
VERO BEACH – Nearly 80 guests gathered for an evening of purpose and philanthropy at the annual “Home is Where the Heart Is” Cocktail Reception, hosted at the private residence of Andrea and Bryan Davidson. Hosted by members of Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club in partnership...
Authorities investigating fatal Indian River County crash on Florida’s Turnpike hours before Mother’s Day
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Saturday night on Florida's Turnpike in Indian River County, just hours before Mother's Day. Authorities were dispatched near mile marker 174 on the northbound side of the Turnpike in the Vero Beach area shortly after 10 p.m., according to FHP.
Jupiter Farms fundraiser brings horses, music, and hope to local farm
JUPITER FARMS, Fla. (CBS12) — A local nonprofit is inviting the community out to the farm for a night of music, horses, food, and fundraising in Jupiter Farms. “Fields of Hope: Grace in the Garden” is happening Saturday night at Jupiter Creamery, hosted by Nourishing Food for Thought.
St. Lucie deputies bust child exploitation suspect in SWAT operation
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — Deputies executed a SWAT-assisted takedown Thursday after a Port St. Lucie man allegedly used the internet as a tool to commit child sex crimes. Investigators with the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division, a SWAT Team, and the Internet Crimes Against...
Fentanyl trafficker faces federal prosecution after St. Lucie County arrest
A Fort Pierce man faces federal fentanyl trafficking charges after a joint St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office and DEA investigation.
Local popular Rick’s Diner in St. Lucie County, FL, fails inspection
Rick's Diner, located at 466 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd., Suite 101, in Port St. Lucie, received a follow-up inspection required result after a routine food inspection on May 1, 2026, in St. Lucie County, FL.
‘The data center backlash isn’t close to peaking’: Graph shows project cancellations are at...
The U.S. is on pace to top last year's number of cancellations just five months into 2026.
Port St. Lucie police seek man accused of trying to break into car
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — Port St. Lucie police are searching for a man they say tried to break into a car in a neighborhood, prompting a police response and perimeter on Friday. Officers said they have secured a perimeter at the corner of Prima Vista Boulevard and...
1.3-million-square-foot industrial facility proposed in St. Lucie County
"Project Orchid" involves a $310 million glass and aluminum manufacturing facility from a company that remains confidential under state economic development law.
