Fort Pierce Extends Impact Fee Waiver for Local Construction Through November 2026
The City of Fort Pierce has extended its impact fee waiver for new residential and commercial construction in the Urban Infill and Redevelopment Area. The waiver will remain in effect through November 3, 2026. The City Commission approved this extension on November 3, 2025. The policy was first adopted in 2020 to...
Search underway for missing autistic teen last seen leaving Palm City home
PALM CITY, Fla. (CBS12) — Authorities in Martin County are actively searching for a 14-year-old autistic boy who was last seen leaving his home in Palm City following an argument with his mother. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) said that they are searching for Ethan R. Boyd, who...
Bleu Clarinet is Now Open in Fort Pierce
We shared the news about Bleu Clarinet's plans to open in Fort Pierce a few months ago; now, they're open for business. Bleu Clarinet is now open at 901 Ave D, Fort Pierce, FL 34950, debuting as an upscale live-music lounge with a full restaurant. What to Expect. A 110-seat...
Sorensen Real Estate opens third island office in Riomar
Dale Sorensen Real Estate opened its third office on the barrier island this week in the former PNC bank building at the northeast corner of the A1A and 17th Street intersection. The beautifully remodeled 3,880-square-foot building – shaded by four of Riomar’s signature oak trees – will be the company’s...
Florida reimburses over $2 million to local sheriffs for immigration enforcement efforts
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Florida’s Chief Financial Officer, Blaise Ingoglia, says Florida’s state government is giving more than $2 million to three Sheriff’s Offices as reimbursement for immigration enforcement efforts. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office, and the...
2 victims in Port St. Lucie double shooting identified
Police say Mark Douglas Golden, 54, and David Walter Gasik, 75, were shot during a neighbor dispute by Paul Maraio, 62, who is also deceased.
Florida deputies recover victim’s $17K from Uber after fraud scheme
Detectives with the Martin County Sheriff's Office were able to recover $17,000 on Monday after it had been taken from a victim as part of a fraud scheme.
‘How many eggs chickens can lay’: Florida man fires shots after pub argument over...
PORT ST. LUCIE, Florida (WPBF) — A heated conversation about chickens reportedly led a Port St. Lucie man to fire a handgun at several patrons outside Harper’s Pub around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday. Master Sergeant Dominick Mesiti and Public Information officer said the suspect, 44-year-old Peter Riera, fired shots...
Buccee’s project makes headway in St. Lucie County
ST. LUCIE COUNTY — After facing months of delays, the highly anticipated Buc-ee’s travel center planned near Interstate 95 in St. Lucie County is beginning to move forward, county officials said. “So the developer that is handling the Buc-ee’s project has submitted all their permits and plans to...
Fort Pierce City Hall meeting erupts into arrest; all caught on camera
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — A routine City Hall meeting turned into a scene straight out of a courtroom drama Monday morning, ending with police dragging a man out of the commission chambers in front of stunned onlookers. The incident unfolded during the public comment portion of the meeting,...

















