Stuart Scam: Woman out $10,000 after scammer claimed to need money for FDIC investigation
STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — A new scam on the Treasure Coast residents should be on alert for. That scam just left one Martin County woman out of thousands of dollars just two days after Christmas. "The victim was contacted by telephone and instructed to go to the PNC Bank...
Salvation Army Bell Ringer Allegedly Tried To ‘Impale’ Publix Manager With Donation Kettle Tripod
A Salvation Army bell ringer was arrested in Florida after allegedly getting intoxicated on the job, harassing passersby, and trying to “impale” a Publix manager with the donation kettle tripod, authorities said. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office said 63-year-old Steven Pavlik was hired as a Salvation Army bell...
USA Softball names 2025 HPP National Selection Event Top Performers
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Top Performers from the 2025 USA Softball High Performance Program (HPP) National Selection Event, presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods, have been officially announced, highlighting top-ranked athletes across five age divisions: U-13, U-14, U-15, U-16 and U-17. These selected athletes advanced...
HOMETOWN HEROES: Jupiter students brew success with coffee sales funding school activities
JUPITER, Fla. (CBS12) — A group of high school students in Jupiter is changing lives one cup of coffee at a time. This week’s ‘Hometown Heroes’ are running their own business and using the proceeds to make sure every student on campus has access to the same opportunities.
Vero Beach to host free Lagoonapalooza festival celebrating Indian River Lagoon
The Environmental Learning Center plans to host Lagoonapalooza 2026, a free festival blending live music, environmental education and outdoor activities with a focus on the Indian River Lagoon’s biodiversity and significance. The event is set for Jan. 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on the center’s 64-acre campus...
Hibiscus Children’s Center “Seaside Sparkle Gala” Shines Bright for Youth at Hibiscus Children’s Center
Close to 200 guests gathered at the beautiful Moorings Yacht & Country Club for the Hibiscus Children’s Center “Seaside Sparkle Gala”. The evening lived up to its name, radiating not only coastal elegance but also the light of hope—the same light Hibiscus helps restore every day for youth who have endured abuse,...
New traffic signal bringing some relief to dangerous intersection
WPTV’s Treasure Coast reporter Tyler Hatfield has been digging for answers about one problem intersection brought to our attention in St. Lucie County — Glades Cut Off Road and Commerce Center Drive.
Cold weather shelters to open in these counties
A strong cold front is heading toward Florida this week, prompting cold-weather shelters to open on the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee County.
Emmy Winners Join Local Jazz Scene
Brad and Gaye Hatfield are the real McCoy when it comes to music. You never really know who’s sitting behind the microphone at a local jam session. That unassuming saxophonist blending into a Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society Tuesday night jam may have been a professor at Berklee College of Music. That pianist...
New Year’s Eve Events on the Treasure Coast
New Year’s Eve events on the Treasure Coast are annual holiday celebrations held across Stuart, Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, and Vero Beach. The region offers diverse options including waterfront fireworks displays, elegant dinner parties, live music performances, family-friendly countdowns, and dance celebrations....
