Martin County deputies seek help finding missing autistic teen last seen in Palm City
PALM CITY, Fla. (CBS12) — The Martin County Sheriff's Office is seeking assistance in locating a 14-year-old boy who authorities say is autistic. According to MCSO, Ethan Boyd was last seen at about 5:20 p.m. on Wednesday running towards the south side of Grand Oaks Living Facility in Palm City near Coquina Cove.
3 people arrested for DUI, 1 causes vehicle to go airborne, crash into train...
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Three suspected drunk drivers were arrested in Martin County on Monday night, including one whose car went airborne before crashing onto a railroad crossing. According to the Martin County Sheriff's Office, road patrol deputies arrested three people in separate DUI cases Monday night. The.
Crash report sheds new light on crash that killed high school senior
STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — A crash report from the Florida Highway Patrol provides new details on a fatal accident in Martin County on May 21 that killed a high school senior. Christopher Brooks, 18, died in the accident that happened hours before he would've graduated. The FHP report says...
Florida school districts focus on security upgrades ahead of new school year
Fla. — The Palm Beach County School District has focused on upgrading security systems, including cameras, over the summer to improve safety measures for the upcoming school year. Police Chief Sarah Mooney also addressed swatting calls that caused school lockdowns last year, urging parents to avoid rushing to campuses
Three DUI Arrests in One Night Include a Car That Landed on Railroad Tracks
Most nights on patrol are routine. Last night in Martin County wasn’t one of them. In the span of a single shift, deputies made three separate DUI arrests, and one of them involved a car ... Read more
4th arrest made in death of 3-month-old child in St. Lucie County
A fourth person has been arrested in connection with the death of a 3-month-old child following an investigation, the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office said. WATCH BELOW: Detective outlines 3 arrests after infant dies. Jason Gunter, 45, the child's biological father, was taken into custody by the United States Marshals
Search warrant underway at Fort Pierce home tied to $7 million Southern Truss fraud
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — A large law enforcement presence descended on a Fort Pierce neighborhood Tuesday morning as detectives executed a search warrant connected to an alleged fraud scheme that investigators say cost a local business nearly $7 million. The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office confirmed to CBS12...
This Pirate-Themed Waterpark In Weeki Wachee Has Slides, Splash Zones, And Real Mermaid Vibes
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.
This Whimsical Florida Farm Has Sunflower Mazes, Goat Yoga, And Homemade Lemonade Worth The...
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.
This Crystal-Clear Florida River Lets You Swim With Manatees And Kayak Through Magical Springs
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.
