Experts weigh in on FAU professor placed on leave after Kirk comments
Parents and teachers at a private school in Fort Pierce say they were “blindsided” after learning the school had abruptly closed its doors over the weekend, with some claiming they never received a notification. It has taken seven years, but the trial is finally underway for a man...
Martin County Deputies rescue 2 people from submerged car in rural canal
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (WSVN)– Two people are lucky to be alive after a car crash sends them into a canal. Sheriff’s deputies south of Port Saint Lucie raced into the water to rescue two people after a car was overturned in a canal, at around 10:30 p.m. Saturday night.
American Airlines Joins as the Third Carrier at a Rapidly Expanding Florida Hub
Finding airports close to home in the big state of Florida can be hard. Those that live near Vero beach just woke up with some great news. Now, American Airlines will be creating a route, allowing many to fly to Charlotte and then to other destinations. Florida’s Treasure Coast regional...
Closure on Floresta Drive extended to Evergreen Terrace in Port St. Lucie
WPTV is helping you navigate a Port St. Lucie road closure - as part of a project we've been following since it started in 2020.
Community Volunteer to Receive Award
(Press Release) West Palm Beach, FL (September 16, 2025) – The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, a not-for-profit organization that leads partnerships with donors, nonprofits and community members to address the region’s chronic and emerging issues, has announced that longtime volunteer...
Big Taste: The Treasure Coast’s premier food and spirits festival returns
The countdown is on for one of the Treasure Coast’s most anticipated culinary celebrations, “The Big Taste of Martin County.”. Presented by Publix Super Markets Charities, this premier food and spirits tasting event brings together local restaurants, breweries, and beverage vendors for a night of flavor, fun, and...
Port St. Lucie neighbors fed up with speeders after car crashes through fence
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (WPEC) — Several neighbors say they're fed up with drivers speeding down a busy parkway behind their homes in Port St. Lucie at all hours of the day and night. Some said they even hear cars racing. Ruthi Cintron's home butts up against SE Green...
When mental health crisis hits, New Horizons can help
TREASURE COAST — The call no one wants to get. The phone rings at 2 a.m. A mother in Port St. Lucie is panicked: her teenage son has stopped taking his medication and is threatening to hurt himself. The dispatcher dials a different kind of number this time, 211 — not just police, but the Mobile Response Team at New...
Trial underway for man accused of killing woman, unborn child
Parents and teachers at a private school in Fort Pierce say they were “blindsided” after learning the school had abruptly closed its doors over the weekend, with some claiming they never received a notification. Experts weigh in on FAU professor placed on leave after Kirk comments. Updated: 6...
VIDEO: Florida deputies pull husband, wife out of submerged car after crash
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Two deputies are being praised for their heroic efforts after they pulled two injured people out of a fully submerged car on a pitch-black night last week. The body camera video released by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office shows the officers, identified as Deputies Matt Fritchie and...
