Judge to sentence Otto Lenke in 2021 Fort Pierce murder case
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A St. Lucie County judge is expected to sentence Otto Lenke on Tuesday, deciding whether the former first responder will receive the death penalty or life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 2021 murder of Fort Pierce motorcycle shop owner Richard Benson.
Why are people so obsessed with Buc-ee’s? Florida is about to find out
Buc-ee's plans to break ground soon in Fort Pierce on the first of four planned new mega gas stations in Florida. Besides the "World's Most Famous Beach" itself, what Daytona Beach attraction draws the most visitors each year? If you guessed Daytona International Speedway, you'd be wrong. The correct answer...
Sunset Saturday dates are set
The Vero Beach Chamber of Commerce announces the dates & bands for the 26-27 Concert Series “Sunset Saturdays” held at Humiston Park on Ocean Dr. 5-8pm. Starting early this year with Oct 10th is Johnny and the Blaze, November 14th is Stacy’s Soul, December 12th will be RipTide, January 9th is 3’Oclock Storm, February 1
Thrive Welcomes Three Distinguished Community Leaders to Its Board of Directors
VERO BEACH, Fla. – July 7, 2026 – Thrive is pleased to announce the appointment of James L. Field, Stephen Pelletier, and Dr. Gerald Pierone Jr. to its Board of Directors. These respected community leaders bring exceptional expertise in healthcare, business, philanthropy, and nonprofit governance that will strengthen T
OpenAI lawsuit lands in Fort Pierce federal court before Judge Aileen Cannon
A lawsuit filed by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier against OpenAI is now before the U.S. District Court in Fort Pierce, where U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon will oversee proceedings after the company removed the case from state court. The state filed the lawsuit in the Circuit Court for Highlands...
Fort Pierce neighbors pack planning meeting over Causeway Cove high-rise development proposal
On Monday, the Causeway Cove development project was reviewed by the Fort Pierce Planning Board. The project, located off Seaway Drive, includes five high-rise buildings, including a 17-story building standing 192 feet tall — more than four times the city's height limit. WATCH OUR REPORT:. Plans also call for...
Flood Advisory in effect for St. Lucie County until 9:15 p.m.
At 752 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 3 inches of rain have fallen. FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM EDT THIS EVENING. *WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Pre-Dawn Head-On Smashup On SR 100 Kills De Leon Springs Driver
A pre-dawn collision on a rural stretch of State Road 100 west of Bunnell left one man dead and another injured early Monday, shutting down the highway as troopers and first responders worked a grim crash scene. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 57-year-old man from De Leon Springs...
Pickup truck catches fire on I-95 in St. Lucie County
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — If your Monday morning commute in St. Lucie County looked a little smoky, it's because a pickup truck caught fire on I-95. According to the St. Lucie County Fire District, crews responded to a vehicle fire on I-95 near mile marker 175. When firefighters arrived, they found a Ford F-250
Florida couple sues Publix after wife hospitalized with E. coli linked to GreenWise Organic...
FLORIDA – A national food-poisoning law firm and a Florida attorney filed the first lawsuit tied to an outbreak of E. coli that public health officials say has been linked to frozen GreenWise Organic blueberries sold exclusively at Publix stores. Ron Simon & Associates and Elizabeth Zwibel Law filed...
