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St. Lucie County in active talks with airlines to fly out of Treasure Coast International
ST. LUCIE COUNTY — It could be just a matter of months before there are commercial flights at Treasure Coast International Airport in Fort Pierce, according to county leaders, with ongoing talks taking place with at least two unnamed airlines. Once that ball gets rolling, those same leaders say, travelers could see destinations,...
City leaders in Fort Pierce announce new community-based solution to help fight gun violence
FORT PIERCE, Fla. — City leaders in Fort Pierce are working on a community-based solution to help stop gun violence and improve the community. City Manager Nick Mimms and staff members are working on something called the Peace and Safety Initiative. Mimms said it's a very comprehensive, multi-faceted initiative...
Combatting Addiction: Rehab facilities concerned by emergence of highly lethal 'ISO'
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — As more potent, lethal drugs like fentanyl circulate in the streets, mental health and substance abuse rehabilitation centers across the country and the state are working overtime to help save lives. “We’re at war and we may or may not be winning this war...
Clark Advanced Learning Center Expands to Include 9th Grade
Fort Pierce - Thursday July 18, 2024: The Clark Advanced Learning Center has announced a significant expansion of its program to include 9th grade. Starting in the 2024 - 2025 academic year, Clark will welcome 9th graders, expanding its current program that serves sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The Clark Advanced...
Fort Pierce Animal Adoption Center offers 100 free adoptions in 100 days
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — The Fort Pierce Animal Adoption Center has launched an initiative offering free animal adoptions. The offer aims to clear the shelter of 100 animals in just 100 days. The shelter is at capacity, and these animals are in search of fur-ever homes. The adoption...
This Fall is the Launch of the NEW Waterway Code Enforcement Vessel
This fall, we are launching a Waterway Code Enforcement Vessel to help promote clean and navigable waterways! This collaborative effort between the Fort Pierce City Marina and St. Lucie County aims to address the overcapacity of anchoring boats along our beautiful Intercoastal and inlet. The goal is to alleviate congestion...
Fort Pierce considering creation of a 'Jobs Corridor' similar to Port St. Lucie
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — The rapid growth of the Jobs Corridor in Port St. Lucie is inspiring Fort Pierce to consider creating one themselves. Like Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce is about 100 miles from Miami and Orlando in either direction, making it a wise choice for companies to call home.
Five new oceanfront homes may be built on North Hutchinson Island in St. Lucie County
ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Five oceanfront homes could soon be built on North Hutchinson Island, in a scaled back development proposal, after receiving site plan approval from county commissioners Tuesday. Previous plans for the 3.88-acre property — known as "Sea Loft" and located directly across State Road A1A from...
Dive team recovers, identifies body of man who drowned in Port St. Lucie lake
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — The body of a man who drowned while in a lake has been recovered by the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office dive team. According to the Port St. Lucie Police Department, Nariendra Sudama, of Port St. Lucie was in a lake by McCarty Ranch when he went under and never resurfaced.
My Safe Florida Home Program Runs Out of Money
The Florida program that offered free home inspections and up to $10,000 for home improvements and upgrades has now run out of money. In less than two weeks, from July 1st through July 12th, the ‘My Safe Florida Home’ program churned through its allocated funding for 2024. The...
Sasse resigns as University of Florida president to focus on “what matters most” as wife’s health worsens, will transition to teaching
Former Nebraska U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse announced Thursday he was stepping down as president of the University of Florida to help his family cope with his wife’s worsening health. Sasse, in a statement from the University of Florida, said he was no longer able to meet the time demands...
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