Crash closes two right lanes on I-95 South near Exit 102 in Martin County
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A crash on I-95 South in Martin County caused major delays late Friday morning after two right lanes were shut down near Exit 102 at High Meadows Avenue. The incident was first reported at 11:45 a.m., according to Florida 511 Within a minute, officials...
High school instructor arrested in child exploitation case
STUART - A Pennsylvanian man was arrested after he sent inappropriate messages and photos to an undercover police officer for the Stuart Police Department. SPD was posing as a 14-year-old girl on a social media app. During the chat sessions with the undercover detective, the suspect sent harmful material and...
11 canine parvovirus cases confirmed in Fort Pierce, officials say
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — Fort Pierce officials are warning residents after the Fort Pierce Animal Adoption Center confirmed 11 cases of Canine Parvovirus, a sharp increase that has prompted an urgent call for prevention and vigilance among dog owners. Parvo is a highly contagious and potentially deadly virus,...
Man charged in armed robbery of Burger King, threats to kill employees in 2024
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A man who was already in jail for an unrelated robbery has been charged with a violent robbery at a Vero Beach Burger King in 2024. Two Burger King employees had a frightening encounter in September 2024 when an armed man forced his way into the restaurant, herded them into a...
Vero Beach adopts new e-bike rules aimed at pedestrian safety
VERO BEACH — Vero Beach has approved new regulations governing electric bicycles, aiming to reduce conflicts among pedestrians, cyclists and motorists as e-bike use increases across the city. Mayor John Cotugno said the issue has been building for some time, driven by public concern and repeated reports of dangerous...
Fentanyl, Fake IDs, Fraud: Out-of-town trio busted in Florida after suspicious Wawa stop
PALM CITY, Fla. (CBS12) — A 3 a.m. Palm City Wawa stop ended in a major bust after deputies found a Massachusetts duo and their accomplice with a fraud starter kit and fentanyl. According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, a Massachusetts duo—49-year-old Kristin Irene Chase and 44-year-old Ryan...
FWC issues temporary order letting residents collect cold-stunned iguanas
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — It’s raining reptiles in South Florida, and state officials want you to grab a pillowcase and join the "iguana patrol." On Friday, the FWC issued Executive Order 26-03, a temporary rule allowing residents to collect the stunned reptiles without a formal permit.
Port St. Lucie opens home repair assistance program with $1.7 million in state funding
PORT ST. LUCIE — Port St. Lucie will open a limited application window Feb. 18 for a homeowner repair and rehabilitation program funded with $1.7 million through Florida’s State Housing Initiatives Partnership program. The program is designed to help low- to moderate-income homeowners address health, safety and...
The Literary Legacy of Zora Neale Hurston
Best known for her novel Their Eyes Were Watching God, author Zora Neale Hurston lived in Fort Pierce from 1957 to 1960 The post The Literary Legacy of Zora Neale Hurston appeared first on Stuart Magazine .
U.S. Officials urge Navy to include Fort Pierce SEAL museum in official museum system
FORT PIERCE — U.S. Rep. Brian Mast is urging the Department of the Navy to designate the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce as part of the U.S. Navy’s official museum system, citing the site’s historical role in the origins of Naval Special Warfare. Mast sent...
