Brothers arrested after $10k rampage at Jupiter barber shop over job dispute
JUPITER, Fla. (CBS12) — Two brothers allegedly wreaked havoc at a Jupiter barber shop, leaving behind thousands in damages after a chaotic late-night rampage fueled by a bitter misunderstanding over job recommendations. The Jupiter Police Department (JPD) said on June 21, officers responded to the Classic Barber Shop...
Dead man’s home looted in Vero Beach, suspect arrested with gun and narcotics in...
VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A Vero Beach man is facing a long list of felony counts after deputies say he allegedly burglarized the home of a deceased man — then was caught hours later with a hidden gun, a loaded syringe, and stolen prescription drugs during a traffic stop.
Anesthesiologist charged in alleged fentanyl theft from ICU patient
A Florida physician has been charged with felony possession of fentanyl after allegedly extracting it from a patient’s IV line at HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce, West Palm CW 34 reported June 25. According to the report, Sasha Grek, MD, an anesthesiologist, allegedly used a syringe to...
St. Lucie County proposes merging 3 schools into brand new campus
A major change could be coming to three schools in St. Lucie County. District officials are exploring a proposal to merge three Fort Pierce schools into one K-8 campus.
Port St. Lucie man faces 8 counts of animal cruelty, held on $600K in...
A 23-year-old Port St. Lucie man is accused of multiple counts of animal cruelty after multiple kittens allegedly died while in his care, police said. The suspect, Alairic Alec Ramsbott, was arrested Wednesday by a U.S. Marshals Service Task Force on eight counts of aggravated animal cruelty after landing at Miami...
Hurricane Grill introduces 2025 summer menu for 30th anniversary
FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands-owned Hurricane Grill & Wings has launched a new limited-time summer 2025 menu, available until 3 August, featuring seasonal flavours and classic combinations to commemorate its 30th anniversary. The menu features Spicy Peach Wing Sauce, a blend of sweet and heat, which can be...
Ninety-Year-Old Vero Beach Resident Betty Nielsen Wins Golf Ball Launcher Competition at 19th Annual...
On Friday, May 30, 2025, nearly one hundred golfers, sponsors and members of the community teed off at Indian River Country Club to support Catholic Charities’ Samaritan Center, a twenty-hour safe haven for area homeless families. Coming up big was Vero Beach resident Betty Nielsen who participated in the...
Renter accused of ‘brutally’ attacking landlord, ramming vehicle into home
A suspect is in custody after he attacked his landlord Tuesday night in Jensen Beach, according to deputies.
Martin County School District launches new school supply tool for families
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — The Martin County School District is launching a new resource to help with back-to-school shopping called "TeacherLists." The online tool lets families look at supply lists catered to their child's classroom. Parents have the option to shop directly through major retailers like Amazon, Walmart,...
‘He lit up the room’: Widow speaks out year after husband’s death in DUI...
One year after Martin Drummond, 67, was killed in a hit-and-run on the 10-Cent Bridge, also known as the Evans Crary Bridge that connects Stuart to Sewall’s Point, his family continues to mourn the loss while seeking accountability and healing. On June 28, 2024, Drummond was struck while riding...