Six-time Purple Heart recipient passes final medal to wounded Port St. Lucie sergeant
PORT ST. LUCIE — A highly decorated Marine Corps veteran and former police chief has passed on his final Purple Heart to a Port St. Lucie police sergeant wounded in the line of duty, the department announced. Thomas Matteo, a six-time Purple Heart recipient, gave the medal to the...
5 New and Coming Soon St. Lucie County Restaurants
Hungry in St. Lucie County? Here’s a quick guide to what’s open now and what’s opening soon across Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce. From a music-driven supper club and a bigger BBQ spot to a grab-and-go breakfast café, fine dining in a historic landmark, and authentic, regional Italian cuisine, this lineup has range....
A Woman Was Caught Driving a Stolen U-Haul to Court
A Florida woman was busted this week for driving a stolen U-Haul to court, where she's on trial for defrauding $29 MILLION from government COVID-relief loans.
Florida fraud suspect tracked down and taken into custody in North Dakota
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A year-long fraud investigation that began in Florida ended more than 2,000 miles away in North Dakota, where authorities arrested a 24-year-old suspect accused of defrauding St. Lucie County residents. With help from authorities in Bismarck, North Dakota, the St. Lucie County...
Nearly 9,500 truck drivers sidelined as DOT ramps up English-language enforcement
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) says roughly 9,500 commercial truck drivers have been placed out of service this year for failing to meet federal English-language proficiency requirements, as the agency ramps up enforcement of a rule that has been on the books for decades.
Vero Beach native serves with Navy’s elite special ops group
VIRGINIA BEACH — Petty Officer 1st Class James Seroski, a native of Vero Beach, serves among the Navy’s quiet professionals assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Group 2, bringing precision and lethality wherever the Navy needs it. Seroski graduated from Vero Beach High School in 2012 and Florida...
FWC Sinks 227-foot Freight Vessel to Build New Marine Habitat
On Nov. 18, with funding from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Derelict Vessel program, in partnership with Martin County Environmental Resources, the FWC successfully sank the Borocho, a 227-foot derelict freight vessel, to create a new artificial reef. The ship now rests nearly 200 feet...
CareerSource Research Coast launches rural workforce training initiative
TREASURE COAST — CareerSource Research Coast has launched the Rural Grant Initiative, a program providing free career training and upskilling opportunities to residents of the rural communities of Fellsmere and Indiantown. The initiative is part of CareerSource Florida’s statewide effort to expand workforce...
Port Barna offers a cultural tapestry of foods
JENSEN BEACH – I’m just going to throw this out there – I love Christmas shopping. I love the hustle and bustle of the crowds, the department stores showing off their holiday finery and the Christmas carols being played. But shopping does make me hungry. On a recent shopping trip to the Treasure Coast Square, we...
Martin County synagogues on high alert following mass shooting in Australia
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — The recent mass shooting in Australia is having a direct impact on the Jewish community in Florida, prompting synagogues in Martin County to elevate their security status. The Martin County Sheriff's Office and local police are stepping up their presence to ensure safety during the...
