Teen arrested on 11 felonies in Salerno crime spree released again
PORT SALERNO, Fla. (CBS12) — In just days, a 13-year-old racked up 11 felonies—stealing cars and golf carts, burglarizing homes—and he's free again, deputies say. Deputies with the Martin County Sheriff's Office, say that over the past several days, 13-year-old Jesus Gaspar Rojas was arrested and booked on 11 felony...
Parents say lack of softball fields in Port St. Lucie leaves girls fighting for...
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — Parents, coaches and young athletes are raising concerns over what they say is a shortage of softball fields in Port St. Lucie, arguing the lack of access is putting girls at a disadvantage compared to boys’ sports. For families like Joshua Niemann’s,...
Celebrate the New Year with “Kaleidoscope”
Martin Artisans Guild will unveil "Kaleidoscope," on view at The Palm Room Art Gallery in Sewall's Point January 7 to February 14 The post Celebrate the New Year with “Kaleidoscope” appeared first on Stuart Magazine .
Port St. Lucie Police seek help in finding missing, endangered teen
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — The Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) is seeking assistance with locating a teen who is believed to be endangered. PSLPD said Kali Ferguson was last seen on Monday, Dec. 16, at about 9 a.m. near Southeast Melaleuca Boulevard. Police say Ferguson was...
Murder trial underway for man accused of killing Port St. Lucie store owner in...
LAKE COUNTY, Fla (CBS12) — The murder trial is underway for a convicted felon accused of shooting a store clerk to death during a robbery in Central Florida last year. The victim, 51yearold Raied “Ray” Shihadeh of Port St. Lucie, was a husband and father of five. Family members say he was a devoted provider who...
Sheriff’s office seeks info on person they say removed box of toys from Jensen...
The Martin County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) has posted photos of a person they claim removed a box of toys for a family in need from a Jensen Beach bar. They say the box of toys was taken from Barbecue Beer Co. on Friday, and that the toys were for a charity drive sponsored by local organization Elev8Hope. The items...
Residents want all-way stop to slow speeding on this Treasure Coast roadway
Treasure Coast residents want an all-way stop at Indian River Drive and County Line Road to address speeding concerns between Martin and St. Lucie counties.
La Forchetta Dishes Out Authentic Italian
You might not expect to find truly authentic Italian food at a spot nestled between a Wendy’s and a Dunkin’ Donuts. But La Forchetta has been doing things the Old World way for 16 years—and they don’t need a fancy location to do it from. Owner Francesca Di Fede says the spot was the brainchild […] The post La...
Vero Beach Book Review Breakfast to explore courage through faith and discernment
VERO BEACH — An upcoming book review event in Vero Beach will explore themes of bravery and self-awareness, drawing on a bishop’s guide to navigating life’s pivotal moments. Carol Ludwig, executive director of the Vero Beach Center for Spiritual Care, is set to review “How We Learn...
Port St. Lucie council denies proposed emergency services facility on Becker Road
PORT ST. LUCIE — The Port St. Lucie City Council voted Dec. 9 to deny a proposal that would have allowed emergency services to be added to a planned medical development on Becker Road. Senior Planner Bethany Grubs outlined the approved plans for the property, which include a 66,798-square-foot,...

















