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Fort Pierce Teen Begged Fort Lauderdale Officers for an Escort Before Fatal Shooting

Fort Lauderdale Police Department — Department That Announced Arrest. Body-camera footage shared by Myrah Zeigler’s mother shows the 19-year-old Fort Pierce woman asking Fort Lauderdale police officers for help retrieving her friends’ keys and asking to be walked to a nearby park. An officer appears to agree to accompany the group. Minutes later, as Zeigler and a friend walked toward the park, two gunshots can be heard on the recording.

Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2d
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I-95 South shut down for miles in Fort Pierce as police activity prompts major closure

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — A miles-long stretch of southbound Interstate 95 is shut down in Fort Pierce Saturday morning as police activity and emergency vehicles force drivers off the highway. According to Florida 511, the closure begins near Exit 129 at State Road 70/Okeechobee Road, where all southbound...

Fort Pierce, FL · 23h
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Restaurants with the best fish and chips in town? Here are 10 to try

It doesn't always take an elaborate recipe to make a crave-worthy dish. Fish and chips is a British staple built around two delectable elements, battered fish fried until golden and a generous serving of chips. With a crunchy exterior, tender fish and crisp potatoes, it's easy to see why the combination has remained highly sought after. Here are some restaurants that offer fish and chips, one in each Treasure Coast city where applicable, including some that are less-obvious choices than your tried-and-true favorite. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY Portside Pub & Grille, Sebastian English chef Jonathan Preece took over Portside Pub & Grille in 2018 and serves British-American pub food. Its large, eclectic menu features everything from British staples and French classics to fresh seafood, Black Angus steaks, Italian and Jamaican dishes, Irish fare, schnitzel, Philly cheesesteaks, Maine lobster, New Orleans-inspired cuisine, ribs and crab boils. There's even a menu for dogs. The casual restaurant offers a cozy, nautical-themed atmosphere with a large central bar, indoor seating and an outdoor dog-friendly patio. It prides itself on serving the best fish and chips, which are a notoriously popular menu item. Preece has been making the dish for over 70 years. The menu features

Fort Pierce, FL · 1d

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18-year-old dies after being struck by car in St. Lucie County; family raises concerns

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla (CBS12) — An 18-year-old man was killed after being struck by a car while walking on North Boulevard in unincorporated St. Lucie County, according to a Florida Highway Patrol crash report. Omari Linzell Williams was walking west in the westbound lane near Lee Boulevard when...

St Lucie County, FL · 1d
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This not-so-little piggy went rogue! 250-pound boar hog found in Vero Beach

VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Somebody's hog has gone rogue, and now Indian River County deputies are trying to bring home the bacon — all 250 pounds of it. The Indian River County Sheriff's Office is searching for the owner of a hefty domestic boar hog found in the 5600 block of 69th Street.

Vero Beach, FL · 17h

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St. Lucie County deputies search for suspect in 3:45 a.m. corner store burglary

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help in finding a man accused of stealing from a corner store in the middle of the night. SLCSO says that on Nov. 11, at around 3:45 a.m., an unidentified man entered the MLK Food Corner Store located at 1107 S. 33rd Street, stole $278 in cash from the register while also filing a bag with “smoking-related merchandise.”

St Lucie County, FL · 1d

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Fort Pierce man sentenced to life in prison in 2020 stabbing death of Calvin Bates

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — Collin O’Hara was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday for the 2020 killing of Calvin Bates in Fort Pierce. A jury found O’Hara guilty of second-degree murder on Sept. 17, according to St. Lucie County court records. The judge denied the defense’s request for a reduced sentence. O’Hara will receive credit for 3,341 days already served.

Fort Pierce, FL · 1d

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St. Lucie County Rejects Housing Plan Near Midway Road Over Flooding

St. Lucie County commissioners voted 3-2 against a land-use change for about 34 acres The site near South 25th Street and West Midway Road could have allowed nearly 500 homes Creekside and White City residents pressed the county on drainage after recent flooding The St. Lucie County Commission rejected a land-use change on a roughly […] The post St. Lucie County Rejects Housing Plan Near Midway Road Over Flooding appeared first on TreasureCoast.com .

St Lucie County, FL · 1d

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Cracker Barrel in Indian River County, FL, Cited for 8 Violations in State Inspection

An Indian River County Cracker Barrel Old Country Store location at 9380 19 Lane in Vero Beach was cited for 8 total violations during a routine food inspection by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation on Nov. 5, 2026.

Vero Beach, FL · 14h

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Rio Waterfront Site, Empty Since 2004 Hurricanes, Finally Breaks Ground

N.E. Dixie Hwy. — Approximate Pedestrian Connection to Waterfront. A stretch of St. Lucie River waterfront in Rio that has sat empty since 2004 is finally being rebuilt. Developers broke ground Thursday on Rio Marine Village, a mixed-use project planned for the site where a hotel, restaurant and marina once stood before hurricanes tore them apart more than two decades ago.

Martin County, FL · 18h

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All-You-Can-Eat Brazilian Steakhouse Finally Fires Up at Old Buffalo Chophouse Spot

Gatlin Blvd. & Port St. Lucie Blvd. — Reported Restaurant Opening Location. Port St. Lucie has a new destination for endless skewers of grilled meat. Estampa Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse is now open at the corner of Gatlin and Port St. Lucie boulevards, bringing an all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse concept to a spot that sat empty after its last tenant shut down.

Port St Lucie, FL · 2d

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Sebastian Inlet Bridge 5 months into construction work

The Florida Department of Transportation began construction in June to build a taller and wider bridge to enhance safety and traffic flow along State Road A1A, also known as Jimmy Buffet Memorial Highway, between Indian River and Brevard counties over the Sebastian Inlet. Construction of the new James H. Pruitt Memorial Bridge, commonly known as the Sebastian Inlet Bridge, initially estimated by the Florida Department of Transportation to cost about $102 million, is a $111.7 million project, according to the Sebastian Inlet District's website. The replacement is to address structural and functional deficiencies of the existing bridge and provide areas for bicyclists and pedestrians, according to the Florida Department of Transportation. The new bridge will be east of the existing span, with a 51-foot vertical clearance, 12-foot travel lanes and 8-foot shoulders. Observation decks will be constructed under the bridge from the north and south shores. Two way traffic is to be maintained across the inlet at all times, according to FDOT. Estimated construction completion is fall 2031. The original bridge was dedicated Feb. 27,1965, to State Rep. James H. Pruitt, who had been instrumental in shepherding the bridge into reality, according to the Sebastian Inlet District. He was the

Indian River County, FL · 2d

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Flood hit Florida communities struggle to find a path forward

Imagine waking up to find your home surrounded by floodwater, your belongings damaged, and nowhere to go. That is the reality facing dozens of families in Jensen Beach, Florida, after historic rainfall flooded their neighborhoods in early November 2026. More than 60 homes were affected, and many residents are still...

Jensen Beach, FL · 1d

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'It feels like Lake Okeechobee': Martin County community underwater after years of drainage concerns

What was once a sprawling cattle pasture in western Martin County now looks more like a lake. What residents described as 3 to 4 feet of floodwater currently covers parts of Hungryland Farms in the Trailside community, forcing cattle to wade and swim through submerged pastures in search of dry ground.

Martin County, FL · 2d

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Florida Firefighters Union Mad At County For Canceling Hiring Event

The Martin County Firefighters Union is asking the County Commission to reconsider canceling a firefighter hiring class that was planned for January. In a lengthy Facebook post, the union says the department is already short-staffed by 17 firefighters and claims the loss of new hires could increase pressure on those currently on the job.

Martin County, FL · 2d

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911 caller said Palm City man was chasing her with guns, newly released video shows

PALM CITY, Fla. (CBS12 ) — A woman who called 911 during a Palm City standoff told dispatchers a man was chasing her with guns and had fired them, according to the call transcript released through a public records request. “Please, quickly,” the woman said at the start of...

Palm City, FL · 1d

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A Car Ran a Stop Sign in Okeechobee and a School Bus Ended Up Inside Someone’s House

Okeechobee School Bus Slams Into Resident Home After Another Driver Blows Stop Sign Wednesday morning started like any other in […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.

Okeechobee County, FL · 2d

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Fishack: Family-Run Seafood, Baskets and Margaritas, Vero Beach

Fishack is a family-owned and operated seafood restaurant at 1931 Old Dixie Highway, which the restaurant describes as the heart of downtown Vero Beach. It calls its style hook-to-table seafood cuisine, and its website says the freshly made seafood specialties continue to be a local favorite. The menu runs from...

Vero Beach, FL · 1d

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United Way Day of Caring showcases power of community

Roughly 600 eager volunteers, all ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work, gathered at the Vero Beach High School Citrus Bowl for the 2026 United Way Day of Caring kickoff breakfast. Meredith Egan, United Way of IRC CEO, welcomed the enthusiastic crowd and introduced Rev. Benny Rhyant,...

Vero Beach, FL · 1d

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Look: Upside-down bobcat rescued from barbed wire fence in Florida

Deputies, animal services officers and state wildlife officers in Florida teamed up to rescue a bobcat found dangling upside-down from a barbed wire fence.

Martin County, FL · 2d