Port Saint Lucie FL

VERO BEACH, Fla. — A legal battle over Citizens Property Insurance's controversial arbitration clause has intensified, with two Florida judges issuing conflicting rulings that leave hundreds of homeowners uncertain about their path to justice. The dispute centers on Citizens' mandatory arbitration process, which...

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — For the second time this year, an HCA Florida nurse in South Florida has been arrested on accusations of stealing narcotics meant for patients — this time at Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce, according to newly released court records. Nichole Spruitenburg, 38, of...

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla (CBS12) — With Thanksgiving just days away, thousands of families in Martin County are getting a boost thanks to a holiday food effort led by the nonprofit Elev8Hope, with help from volunteers, businesses the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. Four weeks ago, Elev8Hope leaders handed Students...

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — The Martin County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) announced Thursday that one of its own deputies has been arrested following an internal investigation. Details surrounding the arrest are limited, according to MCSO. Officials say Sheriff John Budensiek will provide comments at 2 p.m. What CBS12...

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — A missing non-verbal 5-year-old boy's body was tragically found in a lake in Port St. Lucie late Monday night. Officials with the Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) say officers responded to a home on Northwest Wisk Fern Circle regarding the disappearance of Neymir Luka Valere,...

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – It might sound crazy, but this is based on a true, horrifying story. Most drivers passing through Port St. Lucie along I-95 have likely never even heard of the “Devil’s Tree,” but for those willing to explore the local Oak Hammock Park, it could be an unnerving experience.

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — A Port St. Lucie SWAT team allegedly seized over four pounds of cannabis, a cache of drugs, firearms, and cash, leading to the arrest of five people. The Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) announced the arrest of five individuals on Thursday morning...

An affordable place to shop for furniture and other household items along the Treasure Coast is closing its doors for good this weekend. After many years of serving its customers, Habitat for Humanity ReStore locations in Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce are closing on Saturday, Nov. 22. WATCH BELOW:...

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (WTAJ) — A former UPMC doctor was arrested in Florida last week after a sting operation focusing on child predators. Mohamed Kamal Mesregah, 38, originally of Egypt, according to Florida’s Attorney General, was charged with five others Nov. 13 during a child predator investigation. According to...

St. Lucie County, Florida, will offer a series of guided nature programs in December. The county’s Environmental Resources Department manages over 11,000 acres of protected land and organizes outdoor activities to help people learn about local wildlife and habitats. These programs are led by guides and are open to...