Speeding violation turns into DUI arrest after failed seat swap in Port St. Lucie
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — What started as a routine traffic stop turned into a full-blown arrest for two men who thought they could outsmart the law. The Port St. Lucie Police Department said late Wednesday night, Ohmarion Kershaw and Nickolas Hernandez found themselves in hot water after a speeding violation on...
Port St. Lucie buys over 100 acres in school properties
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — The City of Port St. Lucie has approved the purchase of over 100 acres of land from St. Lucie Public Schools for more than $11 million, with plans to convert the property into green space. The move comes as some residents express concern that the city is experiencing too much rapid...
Vero Beach Man, 81, in Wheelchair Killed in Early Morning Crash
VERO BEACH — An 81-year-old man using a wheelchair died Monday after a car struck him along a roadside in Vero Beach, authorities said. The incident happened shortly before 7 a.m. on 30th Street, just off U.S. 1 and south of Aviation Boulevard, according to Vero Beach police spokesperson Officer Kelsea Callahan.
Jamtronic Masters Guavatron On the Loose!
West Palm Beach prog rock/jam funk quartet Guavatron have shows looming, including this Saturday at Guanabanas Island Restaurant & Bar in Jupiter with like-mind St. Petersburg denizens MINIM. They will hit Green Parrot and also play the inaugural Halfway to 420 Music Fest before polishing off October with Halloween...
24 Martin County teachers nominated for 2025-26 Teacher of the Year awards
STUART, Fla. — The Education Foundation of Martin County has announced 24 nominees for its 2025-26 Teacher of the Year Awards. Each public school in the district submitted one candidate for consideration. Winners will be recognized during a Nov. 14 celebration in Stuart. Honorees will include an Elementary School...
Two killed, two injured, in Indiantown head-on crash
INDIANTOWN, Fla. (CBS12) — Two people were killed and two are in serious condition on Tuesday after a near-head-on crash in Indiantown. According to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR), the crash happened around 11:45 a.m. near the area of Indiantown Road and Beeline Highway. Martin County Sheriff's Office...
Neighbors want solution for SR-710 after 2 double fatal crashes on Tuesday
On Tuesday, two separate double fatal crashes occurred on State Road 710 , just hours apart, in both Martin and Palm Beach County.
2 victims identified in fatal head-on crash
Two people were killed in a crash on the Beeline Highway west of Jupiter on Tuesday, according to deputies.
Fort Pierce Adopts Citywide Transportation Safety Plan
The CSAP represents a major milestone in Fort Pierce’s commitment to creating safer streets for all users, including pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, and transit riders. Developed through months of public engagement, data analysis, and strategic planning, the plan outlines policies, programs, and projects to address...
Federal grant funds St. Lucie County’s cleanup of debris from Hurricane Milton’s tornadoes
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — A federal grant is helping St. Lucie County clear one of its canals of debris brought by Hurricane Milton and the tornadoes that sprang from the outer bands. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), through its Emergency Watershed...
