Good Samaritans save autistic boy who wandered into pond in Port St. Lucie
PORT ST. LUCIE, FLA. (WSVN) - - Neighbors jumped into action after they spotted a boy on the autism spectrum heading toward a retention pond in Port St. Lucie. Good Samaritan Melinda Dryer said it was her intuition that told her something wasn’t right, Saturday morning. Dryer said she...
City Hall wants a glow-up
FORT PIERCE – The City of Fort Pierce is inviting professional artists and artist teams to submit proposals for a permanent outdoor sculpture to be installed at the front entrance of Fort Pierce City Hall, located at 100 N. U.S. Highway 1. This public art opportunity is part of...
Fort Pierce reviews its noise ordinances amidst 1,954 complaints
FORT PIERCE — Fort Pierce officials are considering changes to the city's noise ordinance following more than 1,900 complaints over a one-year period. Sean Coss, the city's director of community response, outlined several issues with the current ordinance, including gaps in its schedule, inconsistencies in its language
More Florida Cities and Counties Proposing Tax and Fee Increases
If you are a developer or just a local Florida homeowner, expect your property taxes and fees to go up. In South Florida, the Port St. Lucie City Commission has proposed higher fees for developers. The city wants developers to bear more of the cost of city services, claiming the higher fees ensure developers pay their
‘Worst case we’ve ever seen’: Humane Society caring for 36 rescued dogs
Staff at the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC) in Palm City are in the midst of an arduous process: medically grooming, bathing and examining 36 Border Collies brought to them Monday.
Martin County hoarding cases raise questions about Florida law
Two Martin County animal hoarding cases three weeks apart are fueling calls for tougher Florida laws on animal cruelty and hoarding.
Vet expert: Supplements, gadgets won’t fix pet heat risk
As Treasure Coast temperatures climb into the brutal summer stretch, a veterinary rehabilitation specialist is urging pet owners to separate genuine wellness tools from trendy marketing — and to know the real warning signs of heat stroke in dogs. Dr. Kelly Fishman, DVM, CVA, CCRT, founder of Strut Animal...
‘I saw my guardian angel’: Man lifts railroad crossing arm to save woman trapped...
A crossing arm came down on top of Debbie Spoelstra's vehicle, trapping her on the railroad tracks.
‘They Saved My Life’: Crash survivor reunites with Martin County firefighters
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A crash survivor who was pulled from the wreckage by Martin County firefighters returned months later to thank the crew who helped save his life. In the early morning hours of July 5, Taylor Cantin was the sole survivor of a devastating head-on crash...
Martin County woman arrested after more than 20 dogs found in deteriorated home
PALM CITY — A 62-year-old woman was arrested after deputies investigating complaints about the smell and noise from her home found more than 20 dogs living in what Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek described as severely deteriorated conditions. Paige O’Donnell, who Budensiek said was an animal breeder, was arrested.
