Florida sheriff’s offices receive millions in immigration enforcement equipment
Local law enforcement agencies across Florida are set to receive millions of dollars in state funding for immigration enforcement equipment and gear. The funding comes from the State Board of Immigration Enforcement, making sheriff’s offices across the state eligible to receive up to $1 million each. Last Wednesday,...
Taxpayers association honors sergeant, resident and former congressman with top awards
VERO BEACH — The Taxpayers Association of Indian River County honored two local heroes and a former congressman at its annual December meeting, recognizing their contributions to the community amid a festive theme centered on constitutional officers. Sergeant Terri Sweeting-Mashkow and David Long received the group’s...
St. Lucie Citizens customers could see rate hikes, as other counties’ bills will drop
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — While insurance rates are expected to drop for many Florida homeowners next year, residents in St. Lucie County could instead see their premiums rise. Experts say the increase isn’t tied to one single issue, but a combination of factors insurers use to price...
Ocean Grill Serves Up Family Culinary Tradition
Chef Joey Replogle is part of the third generation to help Ocean Grill patrons have an unforgettable experience in his family’s restaurant
Lanes on I-95 North in Jupiter reopen after crash with injuries
JUPITER, Fla. (CBS12) — A crash with injuries on I-95 North in Jupiter was blocking lanes on Monday morning. Florida 511 reported a crash at Exit 87B, Indiantown Road West, at 6:33 a.m. As of 9 a.m., the crash has been cleared, and all lanes have been reopened. The...
Sheriff: Martin County Jail housing undocumented detainees from other counties
Stuart, FL/CBS12 News — Martin County has a role in housing illegal immigrants who are being detained in South Florida. According to Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek, the Martin County Jail in Stuart is an IGSA-certified jail. The term IGSA stands for Intergovernmental Service Agreement. That means it's a...
Florida teen accused in 11-felony spree back on the street once more
CBS 12’s Al Pefley says Martin County deputies are now putting out a public safety alert that sounds more like something you’d expect for an adult repeat offender, not a kid.
Former Jupiter Papa John’s employee accused of stealing over $8K in fake return scheme
JUPITER, Fla. (CBS12) — Police arrested a Jupiter man Thursday, accusing him of pocketing $8,499 in fake refunds from Papa John’s over 10 months. Officers with the Jupiter Police Department say they began investigating a Papa John's employee, 37-year-old Eric Hawrylciw, for stealing from the pizza spot from October...
AAUW to present ‘How We Learn to Be Brave’
VERO BEACH — “The courage to be brave when it matters most requires a lifetime of small decisions that set us on a path of self-awareness, attentiveness, and willingness to risk failure for what we believe is right. ... I want to expand our notion of what constitutes a decisive moment, for they come in many forms,”...
Happy noon year party at the Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast
JENSEN BEACH ── The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast is hosting a family-friendly New Year’s celebration. Say goodbye to 2025 and welcome 2026 with laughter, creativity, hands-on fun, face-painting, and more at this fun-filled event. Families can make a time capsule to open next year...
