First flight after a year ends in fuel exhaustion
The pilot told investigators that the Remos GX Light-Sport Aircraft had not flown for about a year. He was told about 5 gallons of automobile gasoline remained in it during that time. The pilot said he added an additional 10 gallons of automobile gasoline before the accident flight. However, he...
Watch: Florida deputies rescue driver, passenger from submerged car
Two people were rescued from a submerged car over the weekend in southeastern Florida.
Commercial airlines coming soon to Treasure Coast
VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Changes are coming to two airports on the Treasure Coast. Those airports are bound to get a lot busier soon. Airline passengers on the Treasure Coast who want to board a commercial flight soon may not have to drive all the way to West Palm Beach or Orlando much longer. They'll soon have...
Coast Guard finalizes operating schedule for Florida East Coast Railroad Bridge in Stuart
STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — The Florida Coast Guard issued a final ruling on Wednesday on the operating schedule for the Florida East Coast Railroad Bridge over the Okeechobee Waterway at mile 7.41 in Stuart. The Coast Guard says the rule is effective starting Nov. 17, and it will allow...
Neighbors discuss their approval or disapproval of new heart sculpture in Port St. Lucie
It’s been less than a month since Heart in the Park officially opened in Port St Lucie. So WPTV wanted to ask neighbors to reflect on how they feel about it so far. The tall, twisting and turning heart sculpture is hard to ignore. “It’s the heart of Tradition...
Valencia Parc residents in Port St. Lucie fall victim to check washing amid mail...
Residents at the Valencia Parc at Riverland complex in Port St. Lucie are facing a new wave of mail-related crimes, with thieves stealing and altering checks worth thousands of dollars from unsecured mailboxes — the latest security failure at a development that has struggled with mail delivery issues for months.
Living Shorelines, Lasting Heritage: Protecting Jupiter’s Lighthouse
The shoreline of Jupiter Florida’s inlets are being eroded and as of Jan. 2025, a 16 million dollar project was put in place that aims to replenish the dunes by installing sea walls, mangroves and other resources to prevent further erosion. “The Outstanding Natural Area(ONA) is losing approximately 7...
Two rescued from sunken car after hit-and-run in Martin County
Two individuals were rescued after their car was submerged in water following a hit-and-run in Martin County over the weekend. The victims managed to call 911, but the call dropped before they could get their precise location, complicating the rescue efforts.
Florida health officials issue water quality advisory in Martin County
MARTIN COUNTY — The Florida Department of Health in Martin County has issued a water quality advisory for Roosevelt Bridge in Stuart and Charlie Leighton Park in Palm City after tests showed elevated levels of bacteria. Samples collected Monday, Sept. 15, indicated that the water at both sites did...
Cleveland Clinic Florida considers donated land for housing in Vero Beach
VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Cleveland Clinic Florida is taking an unexpected step into the housing sector as it considers plans to help address the urgent need for affordable and workforce housing in Indian River County. The hospital system is exploring options to either donate or sell, at a nominal fee, a nearly...
