Mom pushes for safe sidewalk to Martin County high school
Parent raises safety concerns over unfinished sidewalk near South Fork High School as county, school district, and developer Pulte outline plans for long-awaited connection.
Undocumented man accused of illegal palmetto berry harvesting in St. Lucie County
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — An undocumented man from Brazil is accused of illegally harvesting saw palmetto berries in St. Lucie County. On August 13, the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office (SLCSO) agricultural department arrested Macendy Georges for harvesting saw palmetto berries without a permit. Deputies say...
Man Arrested for Killing Girlfriend Inside Storage Shed They Lived In
A man from Florida was arrested after police said he shot and killed his girlfriend early Sunday morning. The shooting happened in a storage unit in Jensen Beach, where the couple had been living. Javier Saenz, 43, is charged with second-degree murder for the death of Tonya Sidebottom. Tonya Sidebottom, 55, was found...
‘UNSAFE HEAT CONDITIONS’: Residents removed from assisted living facility
Residents at an assisted living facility in Jupiter were relocated Tuesday evening after an air conditioning outage, according to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue.
St. Lucie County Deputy Jailed for Civil Contempt After Flouting Court Orders
A St. Lucie County deputy was taken into custody for civil contempt after failing to comply with multiple court orders. Deputy Darius Anderson was arrested following what Sheriff Richard Del Toro described as a persistent failure to adhere to judicial directives. According to a release from CBS12 News, Anderson did...
Johnston Road developer pulls application to avoid denial
FORT PIERCE – The land use attorney representing the owner of 41 acres wedged between Angle and Johnston roads withdrew his client’s application for planned unit development zoning Aug. 5 rather than face a potential denial by the St. Lucie County Commission after nine members of the public and all five commissioners...
Homicide suspect dead after armed standoff shuts down I-95 in St. Lucie County
WFLX’s Kayla McDermott reported from Riviera Beach, where officers were actively pulling over drivers accused of speeding in school zones. Lowe’s is moving its South Central Florida headquarters to Palm Beach County. Could we see an end to unwanted robocalls?. Updated: 5 hours ago. A nationwide crackdown is...
Mill Creek development hits speed bump
FORT PIERCE – A last-minute request by the representative of the owner of the 439-unit Millcreek Planned Development slated for the north side of Orange Avenue prompted a larger City Commission discussion Aug. 4 than the normally simplistic second reading and provoked a two-week delay on the final approval.
Jupiter Medical Center First in the Region to Perform Robotic Whipple Procedure
The minimally invasive approach is associated with faster healing for pancreatic procedure. August 12, 2025 — Jupiter Medical Center (JMC), the region’s only independent, not-for-profit hospital, is again leading the way in robotic surgery, as the first from between Palm Beach and Orange Counties to offer a robotic...
Fall Festivals Treasure Coast Locals Will Love in 2025
Fall festivals Treasure Coast residents look forward to every year are back and better than ever. Whether you’re in Vero Beach, Port St. Lucie, Stuart, or somewhere in between, Treasure Coast events are happening every weekend. These events bring the community together through food, music, art, and family-friendly...