Stolen Lexus recovered in Martin County; two suspects behind bars after attempted escape
STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — Two men are behind bars after the Martin County Sheriff's Office caught them driving a vehicle reported stolen out of Daytona. On Friday, deputies and detectives from the Martin County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) were notified about a stolen 2015 black Lexus sedan traveling on I-95 in Martin...
St. Lucie Co. wreck leaves semi overturned on I-95 exit
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — A rush hour wreck on an I-95 exit ramp near Fort Pierce left a tractor-trailer on its side and oil trickling onto the road. According to St. Lucie County Fire District, the crash happened around 7:30 a.m. at the eastbound Indrio Road interchange and temporarily shut down the ramp,
Fort Pierce food truck targeted by ‘Cuban Corner Carper’, escapes with cash register
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — Police are seeking the public's help in identifying the "Cuban Corner Caper," who stole the cash register from a Fort Pierce Cuban food truck. According to deputies with the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, at 1:48 a.m. on Thursday, an unknown suspect was caught breaking into the Cuban...
Best True Crime: ‘I did something bad’ Dwyer High grad shoots, bludgeons, kills relatives
The story is part of a true crime series by The Palm Beach Post . Victims : Donna Kern, 80, and William Chapman, 59 Not guilty by reason of insanity : Amy Kern, 30 Where : Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens Date : Feb. 7, 2009 She knew she needed help. She didn't feel like her medications were right. But when she banged on...
My Safe Florida Home applicant baffled why her ‘account doesn’t exist’
As the My Safe Florida Home program gets ready for a relaunch in August, at least one homeowner in Jensen Beach is wondering what happened to her progress in getting a grant from a year ago. "It says my account doesn't exist, and I can't get in," resident Aileen Flanagan...
Woman Suffers Facial Paralysis After Botox Session—Turns Out It Was Done at Illegal Backyard...
A woman from Port St. Lucie, Florida, has been charged with a long list of felony accusations after she allegedly operated an illegal “Med Spa” out of her backyard shed. This sounds like a pitch for a true crime beauty podcast. This week, Rosa Maria Mena, 50, was taken into custody after a woman complained […]
Boil water advisory issued after water main break near U.S. 1 and Monterey Road
STUART – A water main break which happened at about 11:35 a.m., July 9 has caused a disruption in service to homes and businesses in the vicinity of the Stuart Shopping Center near U.S. 1 and Monterey Road in Stuart, extending to the Monterey Extension Road, according to a City of Stuart press release.
FOX29 First Alert Weather Forecast: July 11, 2025
One day before county commissioners vote on the proposed Indian River County budget, Sheriff Eric Flowers is making a final push, arguing that the money his office receives directly impacts the safety of the entire community. Port St. Lucie reveals report about what caused fish kill in canal. Updated: Jul....
Martin County proclaims Waterway Cleanup Week
MARTIN COUNTY — Martin County has officially proclaimed the week leading up to the 18th annual Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup, scheduled for Saturday, July 26, as "Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup Week." The county follows suit from both St. Lucie and Indian River counties, which also proclaimed the week in...
PSL PD outlines warning signs of SIM card swapping
PORT ST. LUCIE — With SIM card swapping scams on the rise, The Port St. Lucie Police Department is urging residents to stay vigilant. The department shares some tips to help the public recognize signs and protect their personal information. A SIM card, also known as a subscriber identity...
