IRSC welding students build Tomb of the Unknown Soldier sculpture for America’s 250th anniversary
Sixteen welding students at Indian River State College built a sculpture honoring the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier ahead of Memorial Day and in celebration of America's 250th anniversary. The piece was constructed entirely by students from the ground up using repurposed tools and parts that were cut, bent and...
New Fort Pierce Causeway Span Finally Opens, Ending Drawbridge Headaches
After years of stop‑and‑go traffic at the D.H. “Banty” Saunders drawbridge, Fort Pierce drivers are about to get a smoother ride to the barrier island. A new high‑span replacement for the A1A North Causeway is set to open Friday morning, a move local officials say will cut delays, strengthen evacuation routes and tight
Fort Pierce museum preserves legacy of Navy SEALs as America marks 250th anniversary
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, one small coastal city in Florida is drawing attention for its outsized role in American military history. Fort Pierce is known for its beaches, but it is also the birthplace of the Navy SEALs — and home...
Treasure Coast Songwriters Festival Returns for Fifth Year
The event gives fans a rare opportunity to hear the stories behind some of country music’s biggest hits
A Sky-High New Way to Experience Tradition’s Heart Sculpture
A new skybridge now lets visitors walk through the 73-foot Heart in the Park sculpture in Port St. Lucie — adding an elevated, interactive layer to a landmark already drawing couples, families, and visitors from across the region. On Saturday, May 9, visitors to Tradition's Heart in the Park...
Teacher Feature: Ag. teacher has most sought-after elective at Martin County middle school
STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — Teacher Feature is sponsored by Kogan & DiSalvo. CBS12 News’ next “Teacher Feature” is known for making learning hands-on, engaging, and fun, and has helped grow a thriving FFA program within the Martin County School District, with students already representing the school at the state level.
Deadlock over Stuart ball fields sparks debate over filling commission vacancy
STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — A split vote over the future of city-owned recreational land is fueling an urgent debate on whether the Stuart City Commission should appoint a new member to fill a vacant seat. During a meeting on Monday, an agenda item concerning the potential sale or lease...
Water quality health advisory issued for Roosevelt Bridge, Stuart Sandbar
The Florida Department of Health in Martin County has issued a water quality advisory for the Roosevelt Bridge and the Stuart Sandbar.
Police ID woman found in Fort Pierce waterway; was seen hours earlier at park,...
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — Fort Pierce police have identified the woman found dead in the Turn Basin between the north and south bridges Tuesday as Chelsea Nicole Williams. Police say officers had two separate encounters with the 33-year-old woman in the hours before her body was discovered floating in the water near
New designer drug 10x more potent than fentanyl raising concerns in South Florida
West Palm Beach, FL/CBS12 News — Drug experts in South Florida are concerned about a new designer drug that they say is 10 times more potent than fentanyl. It's called cychlorphine, a highly-potent synthetic opioid. "Having something ten times more potent than what was already killing people is extremely...
