Attack on woman holding 5-month-old leaves child with skull fracture, FL cops say
A 5-month-old cradled in a woman’s arms suffered serious head injuries when both were subjected to a barrage of punches, according to investigators in Florida. The attack was revealed when the child arrived at a hospital just before 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, near Fort Pierce, the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office...
Teen leads deputies on short pursuit, admits ‘it was dumb’ after arrest
STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — A teen with a need for speed fled deputies during a traffic stop with multiple passengers in his car; when arrested, he said, “It was dumb" for him to flee. The Martin County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) announced on Wednesday, that Anthony Dicicco, 18, sped...
Flooding closes Shinn Road in St. Lucie County
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Flooding has closed Shinn Road in St. Lucie County on Thursday morning. St. Lucie County officials announced the closure on X, stating that the road is closed from Midway Road to SFWMD C-24 Canal. Officials are urging drivers to follow the detour signs.
No deal: City rejects all bids for beloved waterfront property
Despite five formal proposals, Fort Pierce announced this week that none of the bids for Little Jim met the qualifications to move forward.
Port St. Lucie Police secure $6,000 grant to support Project Lifesaver program
PORT ST. LUCIE — The Port St. Lucie Police Department has received a $6,000 grant to support its participation in Project Lifesaver, an international search-and-rescue initiative designed to help locate individuals with cognitive conditions who are at risk of wandering or becoming lost. “Project Lifesaver is a...
Inside American Humane Society’s Palm City Sanctuary
A new sanctuary in Palm City provides a safe haven for all kinds of animals and serves as a hub for service dog training The post Inside American Humane Society’s Palm City Sanctuary appeared first on Stuart Magazine .
Sheriff forces county to defend consultants
If you’ve been following Sheriff Eric Flowers’ pathetic public whining about the $7 million budget increase the County Commission is trying to give him, you’ve probably heard him and his amen choir of supporters complain:. “The county can spend $34 million on consultants, but it can’t afford...
Petition seeks to stop construction of 6,000-seat soccer stadium
Nearly 700 Port St. Lucie residents signed petition opposing new professional soccer stadium, citing traffic concerns and $27 million city investment.
St. Lucie County woman accused of assaulting infant during violent domestic altercation
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — A five month old baby was seriously injured after it got caught in the middle of a domestic dispute that turned physical. The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office (SLCSO) says on Thursday, at about 10:56 a.m. they were notified by a detective from the Fort Pierce Police Department that a five...
Wanted man caught at gas station, attempts to give PSL investigators a fake name
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — A wanted man attempted to provide law enforcement with a false name in an effort to evade arrest after he was spotted at a gas station on Tuesday. On Tuesday night, a detective from the Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) spotted the...
