Florida Deputy Saves Terrified Puppy From Septic Drain And Makes A Life-Changing Decision
Serving as a police officer is no easy task. Every day brings risks, challenges, and unpredictable moments. Yet, the job isn’t only about arresting criminals or assisting people in danger. Sometimes, officers find themselves rescuing a helpless animal fighting for its life. The hero of this story faced exactly that...
Letter written by flight attendant who died in 9/11 attacks makes it to her...
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (WPTV) - A special arrival came by mail for a Florida man. It’s a letter dated March of 2001 from a woman who died in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks that same year. Jevon Castrillo, the real recipient of the letter, lives in Fort Pierce. “It’s...
Port St. Lucie police bust duo accused of multiple armed car burglaries
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — Two men are facing over 30 charges after police say they caught them in the middle of a string of Port St. Lucie car burglaries early Friday. Early Friday morning, officers with the Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) say they were called to the 2000 block of SE Trillo Street for...
12-Year-Old Arrested for Online Threats Against Student in Port St Lucie
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla.—A 12-year-old student has been arrested and charged with a felony for making online threats against another student, including posting photos of firearms. The Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) began an investigation on September 16 after receiving a report of threats made via Instagram....
Virginia medical school advances Vero Beach campus plan, but awaits Florida approval
VERO BEACH — A Virginia-based medical school is pushing forward with plans to establish a new campus in Vero Beach, but the project’s success depends on state approval to expand student training opportunities and residency programs at a local Cleveland Clinic hospital. The Edward Via College of Osteopathic...
Driver Injured in Collision Between Van and Brightline Train in Vero Beach
VERO BEACH — One person suffered minor injuries Friday after a vehicle collided with a Brightline commuter train at a railroad crossing in Vero Beach, fire rescue officials said. The crash occurred around 4 p.m. at the intersection of Aviation Boulevard and U.S. 1 in Indian River County, according...
Driving Safety and how it Impacts Students in Jupiter
Each year, thousands of new drivers, mostly teens, start driving for the first time. Many of these drivers may be inexperienced or uneducated about driving, leading to car crashes and accidents. One of the largest issues of safety on the road with younger drivers is the lack of experience. Becoming...
East Central Florida Beaches Warn of Rip Current Risk and Lightning Threat Into the...
MELBOURNE, Fla. — Beachgoers across East Central Florida are being urged to use caution this weekend as rip currents and afternoon thunderstorms increase the risk of dangerous conditions from Daytona Beach to Vero Beach. Breezy Winds Fuel Rip Currents. According to the National Weather Service in Melbourne, winds up...
Martin County Sheriff’s Office deploys new Tahoes to curb speeding and aggressive driving
STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — The Martin County Sheriff's Office is taking a new step stop super speeders. On Friday, the sheriff's office unveiled four brand new cars specially equipped to super speeders. Deputies say the vehicles come equipped with a built in radar, camera systems and push bumpers to stop cars in the...
Firefighters contain blaze as abandoned St. Lucie home collapses near US-1
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — St. Lucie County firefighters had to battle the flames of a fully engulfed abandoned home on Friday morning. According to the St. Lucie County Fire District (SLCFD), at about 3 a.m., fire crews responded to a fully engulfed abandoned home near US-1. Crews from...
