Man arrested after woman’s body found told deputies he snapped grandmother’s neck in IRC
VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A man who was arrested after his grandmother was found dead allegedly told deputies he killed the elderly woman by snapping her neck and repeatedly punching and stomping on her head after she poked him in the back with a steak knife. The arrest...
This botanical garden offers a surprisingly immersive walk through nature in Florida
This Florida garden doesn’t just show nature, it pulls you straight into it. McKee Botanical Garden feels less like a stroll and more like stepping into a living storybook. Winding paths twist through towering bamboo, quiet ponds, and dense tropical growth that closes in just enough to make the outside world disappear.
Cold start this morning gives way to a warmer, quieter weekend
West Palm Beach, FLA. (WPEC) — South Florida is waking up to colder conditions this morning following the passage of a cold front, but a warming trend is expected to take hold as the weekend progresses. While temperatures are well below average early today, much milder weather is on the way.
‘A lifesaver’: St. Lucie County offers free after-hours rides for dialysis patients
A free transportation program is helping dialysis patients get to their appointments during off-peak hours, providing crucial access for residents who can’t drive or don’t have vehicles. The county recently accepted a $200,000 state grant to expand the after-hours transit service, which operates outside regular...
Stolen merchandise spotted in plain view; suspect also found with narcotics, deputies say
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A series of business burglaries striking northern St. Lucie County ended with the arrest of a Sebring man. The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office said that deputies responded around 4:45 p.m. on February 5 to South Kings Highway after business owners reported an overnight burglary....
Stuart railroad bridge replacement efforts continue as city seeks additional funding
The century-old railroad bridge on the St. Lucie River in Stuart remains a critical bottleneck for marine traffic, prompting ongoing efforts to secure funding for its replacement. The aging drawbridge, which carries more than 30 trains daily, has become increasingly problematic for mariners who depend on it for ocean...
Environmental Learning Center launches advisory council of more than 25 community leaders
VERO BEACH — The Environmental Learning Center has launched a new Advisory Council made up of more than 25 community leaders to boost its mission of environmental education in Indian River County. The nonprofit nature center, known for its “hands-on, feet-wet” programs, announced the council’s formation Tuesday....
Skyborne Launches Partial Pathway for PPL Holders
New program allows those with a private pilot certificate to bypass primary training and begin Part 141 instrument rating.
Florida Man Charged After Home Robbery Valued at $10,000
Authorities Arrest Florida Man in Connection With $10,000 Home Robbery I still remember reading the details of the Port St. […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
St. Lucie County readies for emergency sand transfer to Fort Pierce South Beach
FORT PIERCE — County officials are moving forward with an emergency sand transfer to Fort Pierce South Beach as erosion continues to threaten dunes, property and infrastructure. “I believe that at this point we should direct staff to seek an emergency truck haul for Fort Pierce South Beach,” said...
