DOH-Martin says don’t swim at Leighton Park
PALM CITY — The Florida Department of Health in Martin County (DOH-Martin) has issued a water quality advisory for Charlie Leighton Park, 2701 S.W. Cornell Ave. Tests completed Monday, June 2, 2025, indicate that the water at Leighton Park did not meet the recreational water quality criteria for enterococcus bacteria...
Rabies alert issued in St. Lucie County after dead raccoon found
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Protect your animals and yourself. A dead raccoon has led to the Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie County to issue a rabies alert. According to the DOH-St. Lucie County, a raccoon was killed in the Fair Crossings area off S.W. Imperial Street on Sunday.
Urgent search underway for missing, endangered 15-year-old boy from Port St. Lucie
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — An urgent search is underway for a missing and endangered 15-year-old boy. The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office (SLCSO) posted on Wednesday that Joshua Elisha Miller was last seen on June 2, headed eastbound from his home near 200 NE Solida Drive in Port St. Lucie.
Amputee sea turtle Dilly Dally returns to ocean after rescue
JUPITER, Fla. (CBS12) — A sea turtle named Dilly Dally found its way back to the ocean following a daring rescue. Dilly Dally, a subadult loggerhead sea turtle and amputee patient, was released back into the ocean by the Loggerhead Marinelife Center on Wednesday. The three-finned sea turtle was...
5 Best Pizza Places in Port St. Lucie to Try
Port St. Lucie combines Florida’s relaxed coastal lifestyle with growing suburban communities in this expanding Treasure Coast city. From New York transplants to creative local spots, these five pizzerias represent Port St. Lucie’s best in 2025. 1. Tutto Fresco. This family-owned establishment brings authentic New...
Martin County’s School Cellphone Ban Will Continue In August
Last July, Martin County schools implemented a ban on all wireless communication devices during all school hours and the school board voted yesterday to keep that in effect next fall.
Defense seeks to challenge evidence in Super Bowl Sunday triple murder case
JUPITER, Fla. (CBS12) — Courtroom proceedings resumed on Wednesday in a case connected to a deadly Super Bowl Sunday shooting, with defense attorneys pushing to challenge crucial evidence. Marcus Steward’s legal troubles stem from his alleged involvement in a Super Bowl Sunday triple murder in Jupiter on February 5,...
Recent crash along this roadway revives safety concerns
The sheriff’s office said they'll meet with residents on Indian River Drive this month and are open to hearing about any concerns.
SLCSO release details, photo of missing 39-year-old last seen in silver Nissan truck
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A search is underway for a man who went missing over the weekend. The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office (SLCSO) said it is seeking the public's help in finding Francis Kinter, a 39-year-old man who was last seen in the morning hours of May 31.
Teacher Feature: A notable name with Martin County Schools retires after 40 years
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla, (CBS12) — CBS12 News brings you back to the School District of Martin County, where our next “Teacher Feature” is a notable name in the community for her love for education, dressing up, and of course, lots of hugs for all her students. And...