Port Saint Lucie FL

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Crews from the St. Lucie County Fire District and the U.S. Coast Guard successfully executed a life-saving offshore rescue of a seriously ill passenger from a cruise ship, just seven miles off the coast. The St. Lucie County Fire District (SLCFD) said that...

PORT ST. LUCIE — GL Homes, a privately owned Florida-based homebuilder, recently celebrated the grand opening of its highly anticipated Pulse Fit Studios in the Riverland community of southwest Port St. Lucie. The 12,000-square-foot facility, located within Riverland’s Wellness & Fitness Center, is open exclusively...

FORT PIERCE — As the federal government shutdown stretches into November, the Treasure Coast Food Bank warned Monday that the crisis is worsening food insecurity for tens of thousands of local families, with SNAP benefits suspended for the first time in history and resources at the nonprofit pushed to the brink.

Due to unscheduled aircraft maintenance and logistical and scheduling considerations for DOC’s maintenance program, B-29 DOC’s remaining scheduled tour stops in Florida have been canceled. “While the decision to cancel the appearance of B-29 DOC at the 2025 Stuart Air Show is disappointing, it is necessary to ensure...

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — New details confirm a woman’s body in the roadway caused Saturday morning's I-95 North shutdown in Port St. Lucie. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the woman has not been identified, but has been described as a 23-year-old from Fort Pierce.

Two people are facing charges for allegedly abusing an elderly Florida woman in their capacity as caretakers, and stealing her home’s deed out from under her, authorities said Friday. The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office said the “disturbing” investigation began back in July when a complaint was made to the Florida...

The nation’s first search and recovery otter, named Splash, was introduced to authorities in Florida this week. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office said Splash and his owner/trainer Michael Hadsell, from Florida-based nonprofit Peace River K9 Search and Rescue, visited this week to show off his skills, which they hope...

Finding the perfect gym can be a daunting task, especially when you have a plethora of options to choose from. Palm City, FL, is home to a variety of fitness centers, each offering unique features and programs. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or someone just starting their fitness journey, there’s a gym in Palm...

VERO BEACH — With a federal freeze on SNAP benefits creating uncertainty for many families in Indian River County, a local nonprofit is offering vouchers to help keep food on the table. United Against Poverty will begin distributing vouchers for its Member Share Grocery Program on Monday at its...

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — A Port St. Lucie mother’s Halloween night ended in handcuffs after officers say they found 'crowds' of teens drinking at her home. A Halloween night party ended in handcuffs after officers say minors were caught drinking outside a home where adults were gathered inside.