FPUA suspending utility shutoffs until Monday
FORT PIERCE – Fort Pierce Utility Authority (FPUA) customers who were scheduled to have electric, gas, water or sewer services disconnected between Dec. 30 and Jan. 4 for non-payment of bills are getting a temporary reprieve. FPUA says this week’s “very cold weather forecast” has prompted the utility to...
‘Pretty frustrated’: Guest details fire evacuation from Jensen Beach resort
Fire at Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa in Jensen Beach evacuated dozens Monday. Guests criticize poor communication during emergency response.
Ah-Beetz Pizza to open Jan. 6
PORT ST. LUCIE ── There’s a new pizza place in town and it is serving authentic New Haven pizza. Ah-Beetz Pizza is scheduled to open its location at 1401 NW St. Lucie West Blvd. at 11:30 a.m., Jan. 6. If you are from the Connecticut area, you...
Canadian Tourist Drowns In Waters Off Jupiter Island
The 51-year-old man was in town with family when he was snorkeling at Blowing Rocks Preserve on Jupiter Island on Monday and went missing.
Longtime Vero Beach real estate attorney retires after 42-year career
VERO BEACH — Christopher Marine, a veteran real estate attorney with Gould Cooksey Fennell, has retired after a 42-year career marked by deep community ties and client dedication in Vero Beach. Marine, who specialized in real estate law, built a reputation as a go-to advisor for families, businesses and...
Co-workers shocked by deadly Barnes & Noble stabbing, court date set for accused killer
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (CBS12) — Co-workers of a Stuart woman who was stabbed at a Palm Beach Gardens Barnes & Noble last week are stunned by her death. Rita Loncharich, 65, was a server at Rancho Chico, a Mexican restaurant in Tequesta. She was stabbed on December 22,...
On housing site, Vero’s tough call was right one
A divided Vero Beach City Council has decided the “old nursery site” – a 14-acre parcel along the Florida East Coast Railway tracks and adjacent to Crestlawn Cemetery – shouldn’t be used to build affordable housing under the state’s Live Local Act. It was...
‘Members Only: Palm Beach’ premiere dazzles at lavish mansion debut party
JUPITER, Fla. (CBS12) — Netflix's 'Members Only: Palm Beach' debuted in true high-society fashion at a premiere party Monday hosted inside a sprawling Jupiter mansion. Inside, a live DJ kept the energy high as sparkling and feathered dancers weaved through the crowd, setting the tone for a night that mirrored the...
Indian River County, FL Restaurants With Most Food & Health Violations November 2025
Local diners rely on their favorite restaurants to uphold strict cleanliness standards and proper food safety procedures. When these standards are not met, concerns arise about what occurs behind the scenes. Last month in Indian River County, inspectors identified several establishments that fell below state...
Twin Connections Make Birth at HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital Extra Special
December 29, 2025 – A heartwarming story unfolded Sunday at HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital when Melissa Morales and her fiance Antonio Ruggiero welcomed twins Ronin and Alina into the world. The meaningful moment was made even more special by a rare connection. Melissa is a twin herself, as is...

















