MCSO issues safety alert about juvenile felon
SALERNO — Martin County Sheriff’s Office has released a public safety statement regarding a juvenile felon that is residing in the Salerno area. The 13-year-old juvenile was arrested and charged with 11 felony offenses including:. • Three counts of grand theft auto. • Four burglaries. • One charge...
Alleged ‘Grinch’ in ‘Queen’ shirt nabbed for stealing toys meant for family in need
JENSEN BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Her shirt said "Queen," but her actions were more like the Grinch. The Martin County Sheriff's Office said its deputies arrested 64-year-old Cecilia Josephine Milano Thursday after tips from the public led to her identification. Milano is accused of stealing a donation box filled with...
Keeping the magic alive: Pinewood’s holiday elf brings smiles year after year
STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — A beloved holiday tradition has returned to Pinewood Elementary School, thanks to a familiar face who just couldn’t stay away. Former assistant principal Patty Morris, who retired last school year, is back once again as the school’s festive Elf on the Shelf. Morris...
LaVasseur continues to make progress from surgery on both eyes
PORT ST. LUCIE – Sgt. Erik LaVasseur, 55, continues to improve from surgery on both eyes, injured during a shooting on Dec. 1 at the Tradition community in Port St. Lucie, according to an update released on Dec. 11 by Port St. Lucie Police. On Dec. 9, surgeons successfully...
Meet Two New Residents of the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center
From graceful glides through the lagoon to gentle curiosity beneath the surface, Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center recently welcomed two remarkable new residents who embody the heart of its mission: inspiring environmental stewardship through education, research, and advocacy. Located on Hutchinson Island, Florida...
A look inside Tiger Woods’ restaurant in Jupiter, with new menu, updates
Tiger Woods’ Jupiter restaurant, The Woods at Harbourside Place , is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a refreshed culinary direction and a brand-new executive chef in Luis Castaneda, a Le Cordon Bleu graduate from Peru, the country celebrated for its culinary reputation. This is a promotion; he was formerly the...
Grinch Steals Toys Donated For Children From Martin County Restaurant
A woman wearing a Santa hat is caught on video, stealing a toy donation box from Barbecue Beer Company restaurant in Jensen Beach.
Many gather to mourn and celebrate ‘Queen of Port St. Lucie’
PORT ST LUCIE – In what was an emotional, and sometimes humorous event, about 100 local business leaders and residents gathered together to reminisce about a woman they all knew and loved, Jane Rowley. Rowley died in October and her memorial service was recently held at the Mid-Florida Event...
Parents say lack of softball fields in Port St. Lucie leaves girls fighting for...
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — Parents, coaches and young athletes are raising concerns over what they say is a shortage of softball fields in Port St. Lucie, arguing the lack of access is putting girls at a disadvantage compared to boys’ sports. For families like Joshua Niemann’s,...
Teen faces 11 felony charges in Port Salerno crime spree
WPTV is learning more about a 13-year-old accused of causing a crime spree in the Port Salerno neighborhood in Martin County.
