Deputies search for missing 74-year-old Gifford man
GIFFORD, Fla. (CBS12) — Deputies are searching for a missing elderly man last seen leaving his Gifford home on Saturday. According to the Indian River County Sheriff's Office (IRCSO), 74-year-old McKinley Anderson was last seen leaving his home on foot at around 5 p.m. IRCSO describes Anderson as 6'1"...
‘That’s a lot of money’: Taxpayers could foot bill if city manager is fired
A Stuart city manager faces potential termination after a commissioner called for his resignation during a public meeting this week, and a WPTV investigation finds taxpayers may foot the bill.
Landlord, companion accused of storming tenant’s room with gun in Fort Pierce
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — A Fort Pierce landlord and her companion are accused of turning a tenant dispute into a violent confrontation at gunpoint. Deputies with the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office (SLCSO) say they responded to the 5200 block of Seagrape Drive just before 11 p.m. on Saturday for reports of a...
Residents launch petition opposing Port St. Lucie soccer stadium project
PORT ST. LUCIE — On Oct. 13, the city of Port St. Lucie held a special City Council meeting to announce the creation of a new United Soccer League team in the city, along with plans for a 6,000-seat soccer stadium near the MIDFLORIDA Event Center. The announcement has...
Vero Beach Book Review Breakfast spotlights Vietnam War novel and women’s service
VERO BEACH — A U.S. Army veteran will review Kristin Hannah’s novel “The Women,” a story of a nurse’s experiences in the Vietnam War, at a free community event next month. Michelle L. Auton, a veteran and current veteran service officer, is set to discuss...
The Buggy Bunch to Host A Night at The Patch
The Buggy Bunch will host the free, family-friendly A Night at The Patch at Vero Beach Church of Christ on October 24
Education Foundation to host annual ‘Evening for Education’ gala Nov. 8
PORT ST. LUCIE — The Education Foundation of St. Lucie County will host its 26th Annual Evening for Education on Nov. 8, 2025, at Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club. Presented by A&G Concrete Pools, the Margaritaville-themed event will run from 6 to 9 p.m. and feature entertainment by the Aquaholics, an...
Six Iowa PGA Members to Compete in the 2025 Senior PGA Professional Championship
Six Iowa PGA Members to Compete in the 2025 Senior PGA Professional Championship- Port St. Lucie, Florida –Six of our Iowa PGA Members will take on the 2025 Senior PGA Professional Championship at the PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida (October 23-26, 2025). Stay up to date...
Keep Martin Beautiful offers scholarships for environmentally minded Martin County seniors
STUART — Keep Martin Beautiful (KMB) is offering two $500 scholarships for Martin County high school seniors who demonstrate a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and plan to pursue environmental-related degrees. The organization launched its scholarship program last year. “We had a tremendous outpouring...
Martin County schools enhancing learning with A.I. starting in elementary school
HOBE SOUND, Fla. (CBS12) — Martin County schools are leading the way in integrating artificial intelligence into classroom instruction, with students as young as elementary school benefiting from the technology. At Hobe Sound Elementary, teacher Barb Cagni utilizes the Magic School A.I. program to enhance math...
