CBS12 Exclusive: Heroic neighbor helps save couple from burning home in Stuart
STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — A quick-thinking neighbor helped save a couple after a massive fire engulfed a home on NW North River Drive early Saturday morning. Jamie Maglio, who lives next door, says she didn't hesitate to jump into action when she woke up to find the sky glowing outside her window.
From cold stress to freedom: Jameson the manatee makes incredible comeback
RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A young female manatee named Jameson made a triumphant return to the wild on Tuesday morning!. Officials said that Jameson's adventure began back in February 2025 when she was found at Cobb’s Landing in Fort Pierce. Sadly, she was suffering from cold stress, which had left her with some...
Florida man hides in Panera Bread bathroom, attempts to ignite makeshift device, deputies say
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Martin County deputies arrested a West Palm Beach man on Jan. 15 after he stole merchandise, locking himself in a bathroom stall with a makeshift single-shot device, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. MCSO said its deputies responded to the Publix due to reports of stolen...
Pompano Beach man accused of killing cousin, hiding body inside semi-truck
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — New details reveal the Pompano Beach man accused of killing another man inside a truck is the victim’s cousin, according to the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies also say the victim was found dead in the bed area of a tractor-trailer with a single gunshot wound to the back of the...
U.S. Coast Guard rescues trio from disabled sailboat 35 miles east of Jupiter Inlet
JUPITER, Fla. (CBS12) — The U.S. Coast Guard rescued three people aboard a broken-down sailboat 35 miles east of Jupiter Inlet, and towed them to the Bahamas. USCGS shared on Monday that the coast guard cutter towed the boat and three people to the coast of West End, Bahamas.
$52 million project aims to stop pollution from reaching St. Lucie River
A new project on the Treasure Coast aims to clean polluted water before it flows into the St. Lucie River. Residents and experts say they welcome the government’s increased efforts
St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office set to address two criminal investigations
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — St. Lucie County officials are expected to provide updates this afternoon on two separate criminal investigations that unfolded days apart. A press conference is scheduled for 3 p.m. at the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office. The first involves a truck stop arrest...
Crash on I-95 South in Martin County blocks traffic
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A crash on I-95 South in Martin County is blocking traffic on Tuesday morning. Florida 511 reported the crash just after Mile Marker 109, near the Martin Highway Exit, at 8:22 a.m. In the latest update at 8:24 a.m., officials said that the left...
Best Food Trucks on the Treasure Coast
Food trucks on the Treasure Coast are mobile or semi-permanent food vendors serving diverse cuisines across Stuart, Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Vero Beach, and Hobe Sound. These establishments offer alternatives to traditional restaurants with unique menus and casual dining experiences. Moreover, they provide access...
Port St. Lucie crowned hottest ZIP code in America: Report
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — Port St. Lucie has surged to the forefront of real estate trends, claiming the title of the hottest ZIP code in the U.S., according to MovingPlace's latest report. The report states that with 16.2 moves per 1,000 residents recorded in December 2025, Port...
