New Fort Pierce city manager declines media interviews
FORT PIERCE – A series of attempts by Hometown News to arrange an “introductory” news interview with Fort Pierce’s new city manager Richard Chess ended Thursday when the city issued a statement saying, “At this time, Mr. Chess will not be conducting interviews.”. The media...
Crews working to contain brush fire
Fire crews are actively working to contain a brush fire that was reported Thursday afternoon, Martin County Fire Rescue said.
Home prices fall, inventory going up on the Treasure Coast
WPTV spoke to Maureen Evans, who moved to Martin County six years ago to be in paradise. But she's noticed the real estate market is quite different from when she first bought her home in Palm City. “It has changed,” said Evans. “It definitely has changed.”. We researched...
Rory McIlroy’s cult hero from unforgettable PGA Championship week has major return confirmed
Michael Block was the unlikely star of the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill, where he was paired with Rory McIlroy in the final round and made a hole-in-one
Investigation Underway After Teen Found Unresponsive at Stuart Behavioral Health Facility
A tragic incident has unfolded at Coral Shores Behavioral Health in Stuart, where 17-year-old Denzelle Sullivan was found unresponsive in a shower with the water still running. Despite efforts made by emergency personnel, the young teen sadly passed away. According to CBS12, the Martin County Sheriff's Office...
Chlorine leak prompts evacuations, road closures
One person was taken to a hospital, and portions of Dixie Highway are closed in Martin County after a chlorine leak Thursday morning.
FIERY PHOTOS: Fire engulfs RV in Indiantown
INDIANTOWN, Fla. (CBS12) — A fire engulfed an RV in Indiantown on Thursday, leaving nothing but burnt remains behind. Martin County Fire Rescue (MCFR) said at 11:33 a.m., units were dispatched to a vehicle fire involving an RV near 20000 SW Warfield Boulevard, north of SW Fox Brown Road.
Deadly Fort Pierce shooting
Homeowners who lost money to Port St. Lucie Properties fear they may not recover full investment. WFLX dug into Montalto’s bankruptcy filing and found Montalto claiming he has $656 in assets, and more than $8 million in liabilities. Updated: 1 hour ago. Drivers in Martin County are sharing their...
GALLERY: Day of mayhem with fires, crashes, evacuations for first responders in Martin Co.
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — It was a busy day for first responders in Martin County on Thursday. The Martin County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) said its deputies and Martin County Fire Rescue (MCFR) said they faced a series of serious incidents across the county. In addition to handling routine...
Martin County drivers share visibility concerns on Mapp Road
Homeowners who lost money to Port St. Lucie Properties fear they may not recover full investment. WFLX dug into Montalto’s bankruptcy filing and found Montalto claiming he has $656 in assets, and more than $8 million in liabilities. Updated: 1 hour ago. The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office is...