Port St. Lucie voters to weigh in on trash pickup frequency
PORT ST. LUCIE — Port St. Lucie residents could soon have an opportunity to weigh in on a long-debated issue as city officials move forward with plans to place a nonbinding straw poll on the November ballot regarding residential trash collection frequency. The proposal comes after continued public discussion...
No Vote On Chickens Yet In Stuart
City Commissioners were expected to vote on the issue last night but after hearing from people on both sides of the issue, they tabled the discussion until September.
Active investigation underway after luxury yacht sinks in Fort Pierce
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — A luxury yacht that had been anchored off Fort Pierce for years is now the subject of an active investigation after sinking in May. The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office confirmed to CBS12 News that a report has been taken and the case is awaiting assignment to a detective.
Father punches through car window after young son accidentally locked siblings inside
PORT ST. LUCIE, FLA. (WSVN) - - A normal trip to the store turned into a nightmare after a young boy accidentally locked his siblings inside his father’s car, leading to his father punching through the car window to get them out. Dominique Woods said he and his family...
Missing Vero Beach man spotted in Fort Pierce before disappearing again
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — Nearly a month after a 46-year-old Vero Beach man was last heard from, investigators are asking the public for help finding him. Deputies with the Indian River County Sheriff's Office say Pierre Cauvin was last seen by the reporting party at 8 a.m. on May 29 at his home in the 800 block of 2
6 Teslas catch fire on Florida’s Turnpike, forcing highway shutdown over toxic fumes
Six brand-new Tesla vehicles caught fire on Florida's Turnpike in Martin County on Friday night, forcing the shutdown of north and southbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike and parts of Interstate 95 due to toxic fumes. Viewer video captured the moment the car carrier erupted in flames, showing the scale of...
Martin County School District announces reorganization efforts, saving $3.9 million
The Martin County School Board has approved a district reorganization plan for the 2026-27 school year that officials say will reduce administrative costs, align staffing with enrollment and direct more resources to schools and classrooms. The plan, approved during the board's June 16 meeting, includes organizational r
Cleveland Clinic Florida Announces 2026 Community Investments to Strengthen Food Security Across Five Counties
Cleveland Clinic Florida is announcing targeted 2026 community investments to support food security initiatives across Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties as part of Cleveland Clinic’s broader five-year, $50 million enterprise commitment to reduce hunger and improve access to nutritious foo
Jupiter sets service fee as fire department nears October launch
JUPITER — The Jupiter Town Council has approved a fire assessment fee to help pay for the town's new fire department that will begin service in October. The council voted 3-1 on June 16 in favor of a per-property fee determined by the square footage of the site being assessed. Mayor Jim Kuretski voted against approval,
Martin County receives $10M land donation to preserve scrub habitat and prevent development
Martin County just received a generous donation of 9 acres across three separate parcels, valued at approximately $10 million. It's aimed at expanding scrub habitat and preventing future development in the area. This altruistic gift from Louise Yeiser came after months of negotiations and a growing concern she noticed
