Port Saint Lucie FL

FORT PIERCE — Lifeguards rescued a swimmer in distress Monday afternoon in rough surf conditions just a few hundred yards off South Beach Park, according to local officials. Emergency crews responded to a reported drowning March 30 and learned upon arrival that lifeguards, who had been preparing to leave for the day,...

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A tool theft escalated into a pursuit when deputies said they used stop sticks and a PIT maneuver to arrest two suspects and recover more than $14,000 in stolen equipment. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrests on Tuesday, and said the incident...

Firefighters rescued a trapped occupant and five dogs from a house fire in Port St. Lucie, Sunday. Crews responded around 1:50 a.m. after reports of smoke and a possible person calling for help inside the home, according to a St. Lucie County Fire District Facebook post. Upon arrival, firefighters observed...

Looking for something useful around Jupiter? Neighbors are giving away some great free items this week — from solid wood furniture to a working stair lift. Check out what’s available below.

STUART — One of Martin County’s most anticipated charity tournaments returns May 29 as the Tee Fore Two Robert “Pops” Bauman Memorial Golf Tournament once again comes to Sailfish Point Golf Club on Hutchinson Island. Named in honor of Robert “Pops” Bauman and his lasting legacy...

STUART – In Martin County, environmental stewardship is not just an idea; it’s something people roll up their sleeves and act on every day. From large-scale shoreline restorations and protecting local waterways, to innovative beautification projects, community education about ocean plastic pollution, and grassroots...

STUART – More than 140 guests gathered to honor women who demonstrate creativity, problem-solving skills and innovation in their fields and communities during the Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida Annual Emerald Awards Martin County Luncheon. The afternoon of recognition and celebration honored five remarkable women...

HOBE SOUND, Fla. (CBS12) — A dead great hammerhead shark found on the sand in Hobe Sound over the weekend is raising new concerns among scientists and conservation groups, who say the animal’s death was likely tied to human activity. Beachgoers discovered the endangered shark lifeless on the...

FORT PIERCE – The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency voted unanimously March 19 to authorize staff to execute a contract for the property at 1238 Avenue D adjacent to the new Highwaymen Museum in hopes of using that parcel to augment museum operations. Community and Economic Development Director Shyanne Harnage...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Tiger Woods’ eyes were bloodshot and glassy, his pupils dilated and he had hydrocodone pills in his pocket when interviewed at the scene of his car crash in Florida, according to a sheriff’s office report. Woods’ movements were slow and lethargic, he was sweating...