Fresh Bowls, Salads, and Smoothies Coming to Stuart
STUART, FL — Saladworks, operated locally by Jeffrey and Leilane Espinola, is preparing for an early 2026 opening in Stuart at a co-branded location with Frutta Bowl. The new establishment will be located at 2345 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994. Together, these concepts aim to deliver a varied menu featuring fresh,...
Tiny house offers temporary refuge for Port Salerno woman after tornado damage
STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — A Port Salerno woman is moving into a tiny temporary house in her front yard today, while her home awaits extensive repairs after a tornado hit the neighborhood last October. She has been staying with her daughter in Port St. Lucie for months. The tiny...
Firefighters rescue kitten stuck in a ladder in St. Lucie County
PORT ST. LUCIE, FLA. (WSVN) - - Firefighters rescued a kitten from a tight spot in St. Lucie County. The kitten got its head stuck in a ladder on Saturday. After being unable to free the feline on their own, the owners rushed the kitten to a nearby station, where firefighters quickly jumped into action.
Murals, music, and community: Vero Beach prepares for first-ever mural festival
VERO BEACH — Downtown Vero Beach is about to transform into an open-air art gallery, as blank walls throughout the city become vibrant landmarks during the inaugural Main Street Vero Beach (MSVB) Mural Festival, happening Nov. 7–9. The festival will celebrate art, culture, and community with live mural installations,...
Vero Beach Museum of Art presents plans for major expansion
VERO BEACH — The Vero Beach Museum of Art is marking its 40th anniversary with a major transformation: an $85 million new campus that will expand its footprint, modernize its facilities, and strengthen its role as a cultural hub for the Treasure Coast. “The building that we’re housed in...
Riverside’s 40 for 40 makes Broadway shows affordable
VERO BEACH ── Fans of the arts, especially theater fans, are well aware of the Riverside Theatre. The theater in Vero Beach is as close as you can get to Broadway in Florida. For the uninitiated, the Riverside Theatre is not a community theater. It is a state-of-the-art...
Martin County teachers to receive pay raise
On Tuesday, the school board voted unanimously to ratify an agreement that would boost starting pay to $51,300. Martin County teachers are close to becoming the highest paid on the Treasure Coast.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County tackles summer hunger
INDIANTOWN – This summer, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County launched an innovative model to help fight childhood hunger in Indiantown, serving approximately 211,000 meals to children. Throughout the summer, families could pick up free weekly meal kits every Friday for their kids, each containing seven...
Semi crash on I-95 North causes major traffic delays in Port St. Lucie
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — A semi crash on I-95 North near exit 131 blocked three lanes and snarled traffic Tuesday afternoon. According to FL511, the crash occurred around 3 p.m., and first responders are on scene working to clear the roadway. Authorities are urging drivers to slow...
Vero Beach blends art, music and cocktails in fundraiser for no-kill animal shelter
VERO BEACH — Art and animal lovers gathered at a downtown Vero Beach bar Sunday to raise funds and supplies for a local no-kill animal shelter, featuring live music, and a community mural project in a creative push for pet rescue. During the Pints4Paws event at The Stamp Bar,...

















