FHP trooper with ties to Fort Pierce dies from medical emergency during training
A Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper died while participating in a training academy event on Wednesday. Trooper Michael Diego was participating in a competitive process for the Patrol’s Criminal Interdiction Unit when he suffered a medical emergency. He ultimately passed away at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Diego...
New indoor pickleball facility opens at Treasure Coast mall
The Diadem Pickleball Complex is located inside Elev8 Fun at the Treasure Coast Square. The courts are available to both members and non-members.
Florida Man Arrested for Killing Father After They Had Heated Argument About Dog
A Florida man has been accused of killing his father after they got into a heated argument about a dog. Port St. Lucie police said that Sheldon Morrison killed his father, Glen Morrison, shortly before 8 a.m. on Wednesday, February 18, inside their family garage on Southwest Ketona Circle, according to a police...
Cleveland Clinic Tradition earns highest stroke care designation
PORT ST. LUCIE – Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital has earned designation as an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center from the Joint Commission — the highest level of stroke certification awarded by the organization. Tradition Hospital is the first hospital on the Treasure Coast to achieve this designation. The...
Resident seeks help from WPTV to resolve problematic power pole
WPTV morning anchor Ashley Glass is following up on a story first put on our radar from a tip sent to the [email protected] email address.
Fenn Center shines brightest at 2026 Night to Shine
FORT PIERCE — A Night to Shine lived up to its name Feb. 13, turning the Fenn Center into a high-energy, prom-style celebration for individuals with special needs 14 and up — and organizers say it was the best one yet. The evening was sponsored by Genesis Community...
Martin County seeks $69.3M federal boost for Stuart Brightline station
STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — Martin County is partnering with Brightline to request $69.3 million in Federal-State Partnership funding from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to build a Brightline rail station in Stuart. The total estimated cost for the project is now $87.15 million - up from $60 million in...
Port St. Lucie preserves 105 acres for future generations in $2.5 million deal
City officials in Port St. Lucie formally held an event Friday after the recent acquisition of nearly 105 acresthat were once slated to become homes. The land, located between Interstate 95 and Southwest Rosser Boulevard, will be preserved for generations to come after city leaders purchased the property for $2.5...
Council on Aging of St. Lucie to host Black History Month celebration
FORT PIERCE – The Council on Aging of St. Lucie proudly presents its Black History Month Celebration, “Echoes of Excellence: Preserving Stories That Shape Our Future Generation,” on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 1505 Orange Ave., Fort Pierce. This meaningful community event...
PIECES OF THE PAST: The Hills Are Alive in Florida
William John Howey (1876–1938) was born in Odin, Illinois, and spent his early adulthood in insurance, real estate development and automobile manufacturing before turning to agriculture. After ventures in Oklahoma and Mexico, he arrived in Florida in the early 1910s and began selling citrus groves near what are now...
