Suspect found guilty in fatal shooting at MLK event
A man was convicted Friday in a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 29-year-old mother and injured several other people during a Martin Luther King Jr. celebration in Fort Pierce.
Ex-housing employee charged in Riviera Beach rent scam now eyed in Fort Pierce probe
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A Port St. Lucie woman, who's charged with grand theft in Riviera Beach could face similar charges in Fort Pierce. Police say she ripped off numerous people just trying to make their monthly rent. Police say a woman who worked at two apartment complexes in Riviera Beach took advantage...
From Sushi To Korean BBQ, This Jupiter, Florida Spot Is Quietly Becoming A Local...
Florida has no shortage of places to eat, especially in coastal towns where great food seems to be around every corner. But every now and then, you come across a spot that feels completely different from the rest. It is not about flashy signs or over-the-top presentation. It is about...
2 bodies found in Jupiter over the weekend determined to be murder-suicide, police say
Two people found dead in Jupiter over the weekend have been identified as a married couple, and the incident has been ruled a murder-suicide. Officers were called to East Indian Creek Drive and Wandering Trail at around 11:30 Saturday night. A husband and wife, both in their 80s, were found dead from gunshot wounds...
Navy SEALs, K-9s show off skills at Palm Beach rec center celebration
Under blue skies and next to the stars and stripes, a pair of agile service dogs sprang into action — not to effect a daring rescue for the Navy SEALs, but to educate children about what it takes to be a member of the military's elite squad. The demonstration was just one of several by the National Navy UDT-SEAL...
Cyclist sues Vero after accident with a police vehicle on A1A
A Port St. Lucie man is suing the City of Vero Beach after suffering “significant head trauma” and other injuries when a city police vehicle turned in front of him while he was riding a bicycle in the bike lane on Highway A1A south of Beachland Boulevard, according to court documents.
St. Lucie County deputy on unpaid leave after DUI arrest, officials say
SEBASTIAN, Fla. (CBS12) — A St. Lucie County deputy was arrested on Saturday night in Sebastian after officers allegedly caught him driving well over the speed limit, leading to a DUI accusation. According to the Sebastian Police Department, at around 11:11 p.m., officers spotted a black sedan traveling at...
‘Bittersweet’ Final Countdown For Fort Pierce Cop Killer Billy Kearse
The clock is running out for the man convicted of killing Fort Pierce Police Sgt. Danny Parrish during a 1991 traffic stop, with an execution now set for Tuesday evening. The death warrant has yanked a decades-old case back into the spotlight, stirring fresh grief on the Treasure Coast as courts grind through a...
Man convicted of killing Fort Pierce police officer set to be executed
Billy Leon Kearse is set to be executed Tuesday for the 1991 murder of Fort Pierce Police Sgt. Danny Parrish. He would be Florida’s 21st execution in just over a year. Parrish was 29 years old when he was killed. I will be witnessing the execution. Our team of...
Vero raises alarm on state’s push for property-tax cuts
Whether you see Tallahassee politicians who are proposing property tax reductions as barbarians at the gate of home rule and Vero’s prized quality of life, or as prudent fiscal hawks protecting homeowners and senior citizens, there’s no doubt they have become obsessed with the issue in the last year or two.
