$6.5 million beach renourishment project to repair damage from hurricanes Ian, Nicole
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Beaches and dunes damaged during 2022 hurricanes Ian and Nicole could soon be repaired. A $6.5 million beach-and-dune restoration project is expected to begin in November to repair about 3.1 miles of shoreline in what the county calls Sector 5, which includes parts of Vero Beach and Indian River...
Stuart city manager faces potential firing at Monday meeting
Stuart residents are packing into Monday night's city commission meeting as elected officials prepare to vote on whether to fire City Manager Mike Mortell.
Martin County Sheriff’s Office Looks For Woman Accused In Jury Duty Scam
31-year-old Kenique Bellamy allegedly posed as a sheriff's office employee and convinced her victim that he had missed federal jury duty. A man was scared out of $24,000.
Criminal traffic investigation underway in St. Lucie County
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — One person is in custody as the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office conducts a criminal traffic investigation on Monday. According to the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office (SLCSO), its Paril Operations deputies are investigating near Avenue H and U.S. Highway 1. The sheriff's office says...
Fort Pierce police chief search: Debate emerges on who to hire
A debate is emerging within the Fort Pierce Police Department to determine if its next police chief should come from an internal promotion or external hire.
‘Coming down like a typhoon’: Record rainfall soaks this city
Weekend storms along the Treasure Coast dropped nearly four inches of rain in Vero Beach in 24 hours.
Fort Pierce man charged firing gun in public, other charges
FORT PIERCE – A Fort Pierce man who allegedly fired six shots into the air was arrested by St. Lucie County Sheriff’s deputies on Oct. 26, according to sheriff’s office reports. At about 1:38 a.m., deputies responded to the 200 block of East St. Lucie Boulevard in...
Martin County ranks among top Florida counties for immigration enforcement activity
A new online dashboard from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement provides statewide data on immigration enforcement activity, showing where encounters are taking place most frequently. As of Oct. 27, the site listed 6,128 immigration enforcement encounters and 4,944 related arrests statewide. The Martin County...
Local Library Branches to Host Free Book Discussions and Events for Residents in November
The St. Lucie County Library System will hold several book discussion groups in November 2025. Events will take place at library branches in Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce. Participants can discuss a range of books and attend a movie screening based on a graphic novel.
26th Evening for Education raises support for St. Lucie County schools
PORT ST. LUCIE — The Education Foundation of St. Lucie County will host the 26th Annual Evening for Education on Nov. 8, at Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club. Presented by A&G Concrete Pools, the Margaritaville-themed evening (#E4E) will be held from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. and feature a live auction with auctioneer Travis...
