Sheriff’s office warns about ‘alarming’ increase in counterfeit $20 bills
There has been an "alarming" increase in the circulation of counterfeit money in Martin County, according to the sheriff's office.
Treasure Coast law enforcement expands drone use to boost safety and speed
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Law enforcement agencies across the Treasure Coast are taking their investigations to new heights, increasingly relying on drones to respond to emergencies, track suspects, and map crime scenes in minutes. At the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office, deputies say drones are now part...
Port St. Lucie trash collection schedule for Thanksgiving
PORT ST. LUCIE — With Thanksgiving approaching, the City of Port St. Lucie reminds its residents of changes to the trash collection schedule after the holiday. The following schedule will be in effect for collecting garbage, recycling, yard and bulk waste. • Monday, Nov. 24, through Wednesday, Nov. 26,...
Paramedic hit, killed after attempting to help crash victim on Florida highway
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA)— A North Carolina paramedic was hit and killed over the weekend after stopping to help a driver who was hit and killed while exiting his vehicle after a crash. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a Chevy Impala and a Volkswagen ID.4 were traveling in the northbound lanes of I-95 when...
Port St. Lucie police search for missing and endangered non-verbal child
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — The Port St. Lucie Police Department is searching for a 5-year-old missing and endangered non-verbal boy. Neymir Luka Valere was last seen around 4:30 p.m. today in the 5200 block of NW Wisk Fern Cir, officers say. He was last seen wearing a red t-shirt, a diaper, and no shoes, police...
Experience Beatles tribute and global culture/cuisine at International Fest
PORT ST. LUCIE ── Well, this sounds like a whole lot of fun. The entertainment lineup at this year’s International Fest includes everything from Scottish Athletics Highland Games and dachshund dog races to live mariachi music and Bollywood dancers ── plus a Beatles tribute band that Rolling Stone Magazine called the...
St. Lucie eighth graders explore career paths at hands-on workforce event
PORT ST. LUCIE — More than 760 St. Lucie Public Schools eighth graders participated in hands-on demonstrations of careers ranging from healthcare and construction to logistics, technology, communications and public service during the 8th Grade Experience on Nov. 12 at the school district offices in Port St. Lucie....
Fort Pierce planning board backs Okeechobee/I-95 residential development
FORT PIERCE — The Fort Pierce Planning Board voted 4-1 Nov. 10 to recommend rezoning a 50-acre site at the intersection of I-95 and Okeechobee Road so Pulte Homes can build 250 single-family homes on land currently zoned commercial. Assistant Planning Director Chris Suneson outlined the proposal at 2721...
Port St. Lucie seeks public input on East Torino Parkway improvements
PORT ST. LUCIE — The City of Port St. Lucie is planning improvements along East Torino Parkway and is inviting residents to provide input during an open-house style public meeting Nov. 19. The city said the effort aims to enhance safety, accessibility and traffic flow along the corridor. Residents...
SWAT busts Vero Beach backyard ‘shooting gallery’ after rounds hit youth camp
VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A Vero Beach man is accused of firing rounds into a campground, leading SWAT to bust into his home and find guns, snakes, and a backyard “shooting gallery.”. Deputies with the Indian River County Sheriff's Office (IRCSO) say they responded to the 7800...
