Boca Raton, Fort Pierce police help feds take down transnational jewelry robbery crew
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (CBS12) — A years-long investigation involving multiple South Florida law enforcement agencies — including Boca Raton and Fort Pierce police — has led to the final sentencing of a member of a transnational robbery crew responsible for millions in losses. Federal officials announced Friday that...
‘Opportunity zones’: Port St. Lucie looking at new ways to boost economic growth
The city of Port St. Lucie has looked to revitalize and redevelop Walton and One, the area around the MidFlorida Event Center. Now city council wants to make it and other areas in the city "opportunity zones" to hopefully attract business and create jobs. WATCH BELOW:. Opportunity zones are federally...
Treasure Coast High evacuated after bomb threat in Port St. LuciePolice sweep finds no...
PORT ST. LUCIE – Port St. Lucie Police is investigating a bomb threat which caused an evacuation of Treasure Coast High School on May 1, according to police reports. The police station received a call at about 2:45 p.m., May 1, where the caller said that a bomb was in the area of Southwest Darwin Boulevard, according to police reports.
Martin County Approves $74M Operations Center Despite Single Bid Concerns
At a Glance: Martin County approved the construction of a $74 million public operations center off Southwest Waterside Way Commissioner Eileen Vargas dissented over concerns about the single bid process The 118,000-square-foot facility will house Public Works, General Services, and Parks and Recreation departments Martin County has approved moving forward with a $74 million public […] The post Martin County Approves $74M Operations...
Bound by military duty, brought together by love, family settles in Viera
After a military career took them around the country, Shawn and Jaime Rhude chose Viera to settle after retirement from the Air Force. Shawn Rhude served in the United States Air Force for 24 years, before retiring in 2022. He works as an Air Force JRTC instructor at Vero Beach High School. His wife, Jaime Rhude, is well known in the community as a...
Indian River Clay seeks to acquire former school site for expansion in Vero Beach
VERO BEACH — Indian River Clay, a nonprofit ceramic arts organization, announced plans to acquire a former school district property at 1427 19th St. as it looks to expand operations and meet growing demand. The organization, founded in 2018, currently operates out of a 4,000-square-foot facility with 75 artists...
Suspect in Fort Pierce store manager killing allegedly boasted he felt ‘no remorse’
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — The suspect casually chatted with a Fort Pierce manager before emptying his gun into her and bragging he felt "no remorse," chilling new court documents reveal. According to a criminal complaint obtained Friday, 20-year-old Landen Julian Ballard was captured on Ring surveillance video on...
Bomb threat prompts evacuations, heavy police presence in Port St. Lucie
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — The Port St. Lucie Police Department is investigating a bomb threat that sparked evacuations and a heavy police presence Friday afternoon. The threat reportedly triggered a code yellow at Treasure Coast High School this afternoon. Authorities say the threat was called directly into...
Port St. Lucie police investigating bomb threat near SW Darwin Blvd.
Port St. Lucie police are investigating a bomb threat in the area near SW Darwin Blvd. on Friday afternoon.
Two to Do with Busch Wildlife Sanctuary
Looking for a little pre-summer fun for a great cause? Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter has you covered!. Savor a brunch of light bites and refreshing beverages while painting for a cause alongside animal ambassadors at Painting with a Twist Boynton Beach (2288 North Congress Ave) May 3. Tickets are $52 per person and advance registration is required. The event is open to...
