Port St. Lucie police report nine weekend arrests, including eight suspected DUIs
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — From speedsters to hit-and-run DUIs, the Port St. Lucie Police Department said it had a busy weekend. The police department said on Monday that officers made nine arrests, including eight who were suspected of driving under the influence. "Each of these individuals made...
What salary do I need to afford a house in Port St. Lucie in...
What salary do I need to afford a house in Port St. Lucie in 2026?. The cost of living has grown to historic levels since the pandemic, as home prices and the cost of everyday goods have far outpaced wages. A large portion of this increase has come from housing. The national median sale price hit a record in 2022 and...
After 35 years and 17 appeals, killer of Fort Pierce officer to be executed
Billy Leon Kearse is scheduled to be executed Tuesday for the 1991 murder of Fort Pierce Police Sgt. Danny Parrish.
4 deputies, U.S. Marshals officer involved in Vero Beach shooting
Five officers were involved in a Vero Beach shooting Monday night. A male suspect was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
Port St. Lucie advances road projects to ease southwest traffic
PORT ST. LUCIE — As growth continues to reshape southwest Port St. Lucie, city leaders are advancing road projects and traffic studies aimed at easing congestion and preparing for future development. At its Feb. 18 Winter Workshop, the Port St. Lucie City Council approved recommendations from a transportation study...
Siren test set for St. Lucie nuclear plant emergency zone
ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Emergency management officials will conduct a quarterly test of the outdoor warning sirens for the St. Lucie nuclear power plant at noon Thursday, March 5. The drill is a coordinated effort involving St. Lucie County’s Public Safety Department, the Martin County Emergency Management Agency and...
Police: Gunfire strikes Port St. Lucie home; no injuries reported
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla (CBS12) — Police are investigating after gunfire struck a home Sunday afternoon, leaving a bullet lodged outside the home, according to the Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD). Officers responded around 1:45 p.m. on March 1 after receiving reports of shots fired in a northwest...
Fort Pierce on the hook for nearly $200k Crabby’s dockside unpaid taxes and rent
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — The City of Fort Pierce is facing a nearly $200,000 financial hit in unpaid rent and taxes following the abrupt closure of Crabby’s Dockside. As city leaders prepare for a public meeting tonight, the City Manager has walked back previous claims regarding the cause of the shutdown,...
Martin County Reviewing Multiple Projects for Jensen Beach, Stuart, and Hobe Sound
At a Glance Martin County is reviewing several major development applications including mixed-use buildings, apartment complexes, and marina expansions Projects span Hobe Sound, Stuart, Jensen Beach, and Palm City with residential and commercial components Developments include redevelopment of existing properties and...
New owner brings fresh energy to Indian River Stone & Gravel
VERO BEACH — Indian River Stone and Gravel is putting down roots in Vero Beach under owner Dean Roegener, who took over a business in June of last year after relocating from New York with his family. Rogener said he was drawn to Florida for a change of scenery...
