Multiple school threats lead to the arrest of 25-year-old man in Indian River County
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A 25-year-old man is facing charges after authorities say he submitted a series of false threats aimed at local high schools, setting off a full-scale safety response. The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office announced on Tuesday that Antonio Mojica was arrested and charged...
Jeremiah Baron, Founder of Baron Academy for Autistic Children, Leaves Lasting Legacy
Jeremiah Baron was a well-known real estate developer and businessman whose work left a lasting mark across the Treasure Coast region of Florida. He was widely recognized for his involvement in commercial projects spanning retail, restaurant, office, industrial, and income-producing properties over more than two decades. His career reflected a...
Port St. Lucie celebrates Tree City honor with 700-tree giveaway
PORT ST. LUCIE — The City of Port St. Lucie will be giving away an assortment of Florida-friendly trees May 2. Fitting, as the City recently received the Tree City USA Award for the 21st consecutive year. Tree City USA is an annual national recognition program designed to raise...
Amusement center agrees to pay $300K after investigation into girl’s death
WPTV's Dave Bohman obtained documents showing the Florida Department of Agriculture has reached a $300,000 settlement agreement with Urban Air Adventure Park.
Tradewinds 41 serves up views of the water with a side of Highwaymen history
VERO BEACH – On a recent visit to Vero Beach, we decided to have lunch at a restaurant I had recently heard about. Tradewinds 41 is on Royal Palm Pointe along the water featuring a large two-story tiki bar. We checked out the inside dining room as well as...
Vero Beach Doc Gets Year In Jail As State Still Lists Him “Clear/Active”
A Vero Beach physician is headed to jail for a year and a day on a battery conviction, but state records still show him as a fully active doctor. The disconnect is stirring local frustration over how long it takes Florida regulators to move on a clinician’s license after a criminal conviction.
One person killed in I-95 crash near Viera, all lanes cleared
A two-vehicle crash along Interstate 95 near the Wickham Road exit in Viera early Tuesday, April 28, left an 81-year-old Port Saint Lucie man dead and briefly caused major traffic delays, the Florida Highway Patrol reported. A 75-year-old woman, a passenger, was seriously injured, FHP said. The deadly crash happened about 6 a.m. in the northbound lanes near mile...
Janine Jones Hits the Right Notes
Osceola Magnet School music teacher Janine Jones’ love of her field is contagious—and award winning
Hooks of Hope Casts Lifelines to Local Veterans
Hooks of Hope fishing retreats bring military veterans a renewed sense of strength, purpose, and hope
Martin County celebrates the near completion of a $15 million beach renourishment project
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — On Monday, Martin County leaders, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla. are celebrating the near completion of a $15 million federally funded beach renourishment project with a ribbon cutting at Bob Graham Beach. WATCH BELOW: 'We're just looking at revolutionizing...
