Florida drivers rev up for new license plate celebrating America’s 250th birthday
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Exciting news for Florida drivers!. Martin County Tax Collector Ruth Pietruszewski has announced a new license plate to celebrate America’s 250th birthday in 2026. Officials said that this America’s 250th Anniversary license plate will be available starting in December 2025. This...
A man from South Carolina has been arrested in the Stuart child-exploitation investigation.
Stuart Police Department arrested Robert Allen Quick from Jonesville, South Carolina, on November 13, 2025, after a two-year child exploitation probe.. The case originated in 2023 when parents discovered disturbing content on their child’s device, prompting Stuart PD to collaborate with Texas agencies, Martin County...
Natalie’s Juices and The Friendly Toast Launch Winter “Immunity Flight” Seasonal Mocktail Menu to...
New England brunch favorite debuts four juice-forward mini mocktail flight with a donation from every flight sold going to the local food banks. Fort Pierce, FL -- Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company, now part of the Perricone Farms family, and The Friendly Toast, one of the most popular brunch spots in New...
The Woods Jupiter Unveils December Dining Specials
The Woods Jupiter will dial up the festivity with limited-time entrées and a festive Christmas week special. Now through December 31, feast on a $185 dinner special for two, featuring a choice of two salads and two sides, a Prime 32-ounce Porterhouse, and a dessert. Dessert options include homemade chocolate cake,...
St. Lucie County removes 18 derelict boats from waterways in cleanup effort
St. Lucie County has been working for a year to remove derelict boats from the Indian River Lagoon and other waterways. Dennis Meyer, who kayaks in Fort Pierce, has noticed the abandoned vessels.
Emma’s Father: ‘It Didn’t Have To Happen’ At Celebration Of Life
The family of a little girl killed in a go-kart crash has obtained an attorney. Thomas Hasty with the law firm Morgan and Morgan blames the accident at Urban Air Adventure Park in Port St. Lucie on a go-kart malfunction.
Roughly 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.
Port St. Lucie sergeant moved to rehab facility after surgeries
Port St. Lucie police say Sgt. Erik Levasseur, who was shot in the face while responding to a call Dec. 1, is being transferred to a rehabilitation facility.
FWC sinks 227-foot abandoned boat to be transformed into artificial coral reef
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced on Friday the successful sinking of a 227-foot abandoned boat off the coast of St. Lucie, to become an artificial coral reef. FWC announced that they had successfully sunk the "Borocho," a 227-foot abandoned vessel, on Nov. 18. Borocho had remained in...
PCSO: Single-car crash near Lake Wales kills driver, injures 2
A Fort Pierce man died Dec. 12 in a single-vehicle crash on State Road 60 east of Lake Wales. Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched at about 12:55 p.m. to the crash scene on SR 60 near Tiger Lake Road, according to a news release. Investigators determined that Connor Houston Strickland, 21, lost...
