Indian River Co. Sheriff’s Office renews plea for tips in 1999 cold case
GIFFORD, Fla. (CBS12) — Twenty-six years have passed since Stephanie Jackson was found shot to death in her home on 46th Place, and the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office is once again asking the public to help solve the cold case that continues to haunt the community. On...
Boston man extradited to St. Lucie County for allegedly defrauding elderly resident
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A 25-year-old man from Boston is behind bars in St. Lucie County, accused of a fraudulent scheme that exploited an elderly woman. The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office (SLCSO) said that they launched a fraud investigation after an elderly woman fell victim to a financial scam in...
Hutchinson Island residents concerned over stalled townhome construction
Residents living near the Ocean Glass townhome development on South Ocean Drive say they’re increasingly concerned about safety hazards caused by unfinished construction and leftover debris
Stuart police find no shots fired after schools placed on lockout
FILE - Schools in Stuart were placed on a temporary lock out after shots were fired in the area. According to police, the shots were fired near Southeast Bahama Avenue. Police say at this time there is no connection to any schools, and no injuries were reported. (Stuart Police Department)
Rooms To Go truck crash on I-95 in Martin County causes major traffic delays...
PALM CITY, Fla. (CBS12) — A Rooms To Go semi-truck crashing in Martin County has blocked two left lanes on a busy I-95 intersection, causing serious congestion. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), there are injuries associated with the crash. Photos show the Room To Go semi-truck on...
New Port St. Lucie hospital set to open doors on Sept. 9
Big news on the horizon for Port St. Lucie as the city readies for the launch of a brand new hospital on September 9 dubbed the Florida Coast Medical Center. CEO Tyler Sherrill said the facility located at the corner of Becker Road in the Florida Turnpike is expansive. "The...
Experts warn migrant surge could hit Florida’s coast
A Palm Beach County woman and teacher who has dedicated her life to helping kids is now asking for help of her own. A westerly to southwesterly flow will guide showers and thunderstorms from west to east. Initial storms will develop in Palm Beach County, then spread into the Treasure Coast.
Florida Man Charged After Senior Shiba Inu ‘Coco’ Abandoned On Side Of Road
A Florida man is facing charges for allegedly abandoning a senior Shiba Inu “in a desolate area on the side of the road,” authorities said. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday that Coco, an 11-year-old Shiba Inu, was recently found abandoned on the side of the road in Indiantown. An investigation by...
St. Lucie nuclear plant sirens to be tested Sept. 4
ST. LUCIE COUNTY — A quarterly test of the outdoor warning sirens for the St. Lucie nuclear power plant will take place at noon Thursday, Sept. 4, according to county officials. The test will include a one-minute sounding of all 91 sirens within the 10-mile emergency planning zone around...
Indian River County veterans to get access to more resources with new VA clinic
Indian River County is slated to receive its very first specialty VA clinic, as the Department of Veteran Affairs continues its progress on the facility, which will be housed at 777 37th Street in Vero Beach. The facility, spearheaded by the West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System (WPBVAHCS), found its...
