Good Samaritan rescues mother and 3 kids from submerged car in incident caught on...
A mother and her three children are alive thanks to the actions of a stranger, as well as the first responders who came to their rescue after their car became submerged in a Florida canal. The Feb. 8 rescue was caught on body‑camera footage and shared by the Martin County...
Massachusetts Woman Fatally Struck by Car While Sunbathing in Fort Pierce, Florida
A tragic incident occurred on February 7 in Fort Pierce, Florida, when a Massachusetts woman lost her life after a car careened into the pool area where she was sunbathing. Boston.com reported that the Fort Pierce Police Department responded to the 911 call around 2:10 p.m. at the 1600 block of Laurel Leaf Lane,...
Indiantown Sheriff Slams ‘Death Trap’ SR 710 As Deadly Crashes Pile Up
State Road 710 was supposed to be a quiet rural connector. Instead, a two-lane stretch in Martin County has become notorious, with the local sheriff now blasting it as a “death trap” as fatal wrecks mount and patience for slow-moving road projects runs thin. Martin County Sheriff John...
Critical point: Fort Pierce emergency sand project nears 40% completion
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — An emergency sand operation is underway along South Beach in Fort Pierce as crews work to slow rapid beach erosion that officials say has now reached a critical point. The project near Jetty Park is being led by St. Lucie County and is about...
Humane Society’s Bark in the Park: Don’t worry, be yappy!
The dogs were back in town as the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County hosted the return of Bark in the Park, transforming Riverside Park into a full-on canine carnival. Dog-lovers and their four-legged companions enjoyed a beautiful day celebrating all things animal related. With yips of...
Foster Pit bull mauls small dog to death near Hobe Sound’s Zeus Park
HOBE SOUND, Fla. (CBS12) — A peaceful Friday walk near a popular Hobe Sound park turned violent when a fostered pit bull mix escaped a home and fatally attacked a small dog, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. The deadly mauling happened near Zeus Park in the...
Mosaic grave caps honoring Highwaymen artists to be unveiled in Fort Pierce
A public unveiling of new mosaic grave caps honoring Florida Highwaymen artists Rodney Demps, Al Black and Mary Ann Carroll is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, at Pine Grove Cemetery in Fort Pierce. The cemetery is the final resting place for nine of the original 26 Florida Highwaymen...
Fall in love with a WPTV Underdog this Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air, and these WPTV Underdogs are looking to be your Valentine! They are all up for adoption at a local shelter
The 32963 Bite-Sized Dining Review: Wave Kitchen
Hours & Address: Daily, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. 3244 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach 32963 | Phone: 772-410-0100. What and Where: When island residents think about dining out at one of our top local restaurants, the big hotels seldom come to mind. But the Wave Kitchen at the Costa d’Este Resort & Spa – owned by Gloria and Emilio...
65-Year-Old Woman Killed After Jeep Crashes Into Pool Area in Fort Pierce
Fort Pierce, Florida – A 65-year-old woman was killed Saturday afternoon after a vehicle lost control and crashed into a residential pool area, trapping her beneath the SUV, authorities said. The tragic incident occurred in a quiet neighborhood and is being described as a rare and devastating accident. According...
