Port Saint Lucie FL

Police in Port St. Lucie are working to curb pedestrian and bicycle-related crashes in multiple areas of the city. The agency said it's part of the Florida Department of Transportation High Visibility Enforcement Program aimed at educating motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians on traffic laws to improve safety on...

Fort Pierce came together in a powerful show of love and support for a member of the community at the Pick, Paddle and Play Beach Jam.

The tradition continues for the LaSala Family at the World Championships in Orlando. The Martial Arts pride of the Treasure Coast cheered on 11 year old Jonah Boyer as he won his first ever World Title in 17 & Under Self Defense & Fight Choreography, beating a number of 17 year olds, some travelling all the way from...

STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — A string of overnight car burglaries in Stuart ended with a foot chase, three juvenile arrests, and an ongoing search for stolen firearms. On July 8, officers from the Stuart Police Department (SPD) say they began investigating a chain of overnight car burglaries that affected multiple...

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — Freebies and a giant motorized shopping cart helped celebrate Publix’s grand opening at its new 48,000+ sq. ft. Port St. Lucie store. The new store is located at Riverland Town Center on the 12400 block of SW Community Blvd, and for many opening day shoppers-- it was a long time coming.

A caregiver was charged after an elderly woman was found severely neglected during a welfare check, the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office said.

FLORIDA — A multi-agency drug bust has shut down a homemade edible operation in Jupiter that was selling psilocybin and THC-laced products under the brand name “Alli’s Edibles,” according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies from PBSO, along with the Delray Beach Police Department and PBSO SWAT,...

Cooper, a 5-month-old Golden Retriever puppy, needs a new family in Jensen Beach, but his $4,000 adoption fee through the Adopt a Pet Rehome program may put him out of reach for many Florida families. His current owner said they and their fiancé decided to list Cooper through a private adoption, as they don't have...

VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — The family of two-year-old Akeelah Dixon can finally rest easy. The man convicted of her murder was sentenced to life in prison Friday, marking the end of a nearly five-year-long case that has deeply impacted the community. The tragic events unfolded on August 24,...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Read the top stories with the most viewed videos from this week. Indian River Preparatory teacher accused of sexual battery on a minor. VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A former 'Teacher of the Year' in Indian River County has been arrested, according to the Indian River County Sheriff's...