Port Saint Lucie FL

Flo Rida may not have rocked the mic, but for dozens of children, he brought a little purpose to the party. The world renowned entertainer and Miami Gardens native was one of the highlighted appearances – alongside performances from international artists, food trucks, vendors and bounce houses – during the recent Back

Credit: City of Port St. Lucie. The City of Port St. Lucie (PSL) has a rather unique origin story—and, despite its name, there isn’t a port within the city. “Unlike many South Florida cities, we weren’t founded along Henry Flagler’s railroad in the 1900s, which brought progress and new populations,” describes the city’

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A man in Martin County who crashed into a church is accused of driving under the influence and fleeing from police, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. MCSO says that on Monday, Geremias Pascual, 28, was seen swerving onto the grass while...

What legal process led to the 36 Border Collies being surrendered?. What conditions prompted the rescue of the 36 Border Collies?. Palm City, FL/CBS12 News — All 36 Border Collies removed from a Palm City home earlier this month have now been legally surrendered to the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, clearing the

The Weather Radar shows the storm that led to the tornado near. A landspout touched down near the St. Lucie River along Florida's Atlantic Coast, crossed the water as a waterspout, and returned to land. In 14 minutes, it traveled more than 2 miles through residential areas of the city.

STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — A routine Stuart City Commission meeting turned into a sweeping leadership shakeup Monday night, with commissioners removing the mayor, firing the city manager, and taking steps to bring a former city manager back to City Hall. The moves came near the end of the meeting,...

A Fort Pierce woman has been missing for 10 days after she was last seen getting a ride from a truck driver bound for Memphis, Tennessee, according to the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office. Racqueal Annalessa Martin was last seen on Aug. 14, and deputies say she was reported missing after traveling roughly 800 miles fr

If you’ve ever dreamed of diving into a storybook tropical escape—where pirate ships loom, mermaids twirl, and water slides twist through palms—Buccaneer Bay in Weeki Wachee, Florida, is the real-life splash of fantasy you didn’t know you needed. Located within Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, this quirky little waterpark is soaked in old-Florida charm, natural beauty, and just the right amount of mischief.

If your idea of a perfect weekend involves fresh air, flower fields, and the occasional goat photobomb, Sweetfields Farm in Brooksville, Florida, is calling your name. Nestled in the rolling countryside just north of Tampa Bay, this seasonal farm adventure feels like a postcard come to life—equal parts family fun, rustic charm, and sunflower-filled serenity.

If you’ve ever dreamed of floating alongside a gentle manatee in turquoise water so clear it looks like glass, Crystal River is your kind of paradise. Tucked along Florida’s Nature Coast in Citrus County, this small town with a big personality is the only place in North America where you can legally swim with wild manatees—and that’s just the beginning of its natural wonders.