Speeding, allegedly late for haircut appointment lands man in jail; second accused of DUI
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — The Port St. Lucie Police Department wrangled up two more speedsters, one of whom officers claim was weaving through traffic because he was running late to his haircut appointment. PSLPD officers were patrolling St. Lucie West and U.S. Highway 1 this week when...
St. Lucie sheriff testifies in D.C on CDL rules for undocumented immigrants after deadly...
St. Lucie County Sheriff Richard Del Toro visited Washington, D.C., on March 4 to speak with lawmakers about commercial driver’s licenses being issued to undocumented immigrants. Speaking before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Del Toro shared details of a crash that made national headlines last summer. In...
PBSO detains two after gun incident sparks Jupiter manhunt
JUPITER, Fla. (CBS12) — Deputies have two people in custody after an incident involving a gun led to a manhunt and perimeter in Jupiter’s Limestone Creek. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, a vehicle fled the scene following the confrontation, and deputies later located it abandoned near Indiantown...
Martin County School Board weighs new e-bike restrictions for students
STUART — The Martin County School District is considering new restrictions on student use of electric bikes, as safety concerns push the issue to the forefront locally and statewide. School officials discussed potential changes during a recent workshop but did not take a vote, and no policy has been...
Amazing America: Split-Second decision saves family, changes officer forever
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — What began as a routine domestic violence call quickly became a life-or-death rescue — one that would forever change a Port St. Lucie police lieutenant. On September 28, 2024, Port St. Lucie Police were dispatched to a home where 911 callers reported...
Rear gate jams on burning garbage truck, tow rig helps firefighters pry it open
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — A garbage truck fire erupted in Port St. Lucie on Wednesday, prompting a firefighting response after the driver’s desperate attempt to contain the blaze was thwarted by a malfunctioning rear gate. The St. Lucie County Fire District said that crews responded to...
Vero Beach man, 22, fatally shot outside Cocoa bar; suspect sought
Brevard County sheriff’s investigators are searching for the person who fatally wounded a 22-year-old Vero Beach man outside of a West Cocoa bar early Sunday. The homicide is the first to be reported this year in Brevard County. Brevard County sheriff’s deputies were called about 2:30 a.m. Sunday, March 1, to...
Knights of Columbus honor new bishop at first confirmation Mass
PALM CITY — Members of Knights of Columbus Council #10718 in Hobe Sound served as honor guards Feb. 28 as the Diocese of Palm Beach’s new bishop celebrated his first confirmation Mass. The Most Rev. Manuel de Jesus Rodriguez, J.C.D., the sixth bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese...
Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency Offers $5,000 Commercial Sign Grants to Support Local Businesses
The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) is offering reimbursable grants of up to $5,000 per property to help businesses install new signage or replace outdated signs. This funding is available now and can significantly offset costs for business owners looking to enhance their visibility and modernize their...
The Best Kava Bars on the Treasure Coast
Kava bars on the Treasure Coast are alcohol-free social lounges serving kava drinks across Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties. These establishments offer traditional Pacific Island beverages made from kava root. Kava bars operate throughout Stuart, Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, Vero Beach, and Sebastian....
