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Lake Okeechobee is more than a foot above its target level at this time of year, and heavy rains have fallen across much of the state in recent days. The big question for the Fort Myers-Cape Coral-Sanibel area is: will we see heavy releases when there's a toxin blue-green algae bloom on...

Osceola County. FL – On April 20, 2023, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint regarding Deputy Arturo Dominguez. The complaint came from a detective who works for the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office. A detective from Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office did an arrest warrant on suspect...

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — New developments in a Thanksgiving shooting in Stuart, as St. Lucie County deputies arrested a Port St. Lucie man who is accused of selling the gunman a deadly piece of equipment. Police say, Derick Moulton, supplied an auto sear to Lonnie Smalls III,...

The Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie County has issued a swimming advisory for River Park Marina in the North Fork of the St. Lucie River due to higher than normal levels of enteric bacteria, which can cause upset stomach, diarrhea, eye irritation, and skin rashes.

Jeremy Scott Hargett was found guilty of violating Fish and Game Rules in Glades County after two tiger cages were found during a bi-annual inspection at Wild @ Heart, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission. Florida Fish and Wildlife officers say they then found tiger enclosures, with three...

Cover photo for illustrative purposes only.Photo byFlorida Fish and Wildlife | Flickr. The last thing one might expect while enjoying a day out with their pet is to be attacked by an alligator, but that was the case for a Florida woman and her Labrador Retriever according to a release from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Video released Tuesday from the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office shows several swimmers being rescued from jetty rocks at Fort Pierce Inlet State Park. The swimmers became stranded on the rocks shortly before Noon on Memorial Day, according to a Facebook post from the sheriff’s office. “Unfortunately, what transpired […]

Police in Port St. Lucie said that a middle school teacher who was killed in a murder-suicide last week was stabbed to death.

St. Lucie County's fertilizer ban is back in effect from June 1 to Sept. 30. The ban prohibits the use of fertilizers containing nitrogen or phosphorus during this time, and all fertilizer products used between Oct. 1 and May 30 must contain at least 50% slow-release nitrogen and 0% phosphorus.

The phrase "cancel culture" is a product of its era, coming into vogue since the dawn of the new century. Just a few years ago, "cancel culture" was a derogatory term used to suggest some people were too easily offended by things they saw and heard. The prevailing sentiment then: Don't be so sensitive. If it's not bothering the majority of people, it shouldn't bother you.

Scattered showers and storms dropping 1 to 3 inches of rain, possibly 4-plus inches in isolated areas, are expected as slow-moving sea breeze thunderstorms roll across the Treasure Coast into the weekend, a weather forecaster said. There's a 50 to 60 percent chance of showers and storms in Indian River,...

Peanut, Rufus and Leo spend most afternoons at the dog park in Port St. Lucie. “He’s not scared of anything other than maybe a hurricane,” said St. Lucie County resident, Debbie Day. Peanut's safety is top of mind this hurricane season. “After we’ve got the house all shuttered...

Treasure Coast - Friday June 2, 2023: Niki Norton, President and Owner of n2 architecture + design, has been elected President of the Treasure Coast Builders Association (TCBA) for 2023. Her presidency in what has traditionally been a male-dominated field comes as the TCBA is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary. Norton...

It’s the price of living in paradise. Hurricane season begins on Thursday, June 1 and local officials have advice for residents. “Always be prepared,” said Erick Gill, communications director for St. Lucie County. “Never let your guard down.”. “Be prepared,” said Earl Wooten, fire chief and public...

ST. LUCIE COUNTY - The UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County, in conjunction with the St. Lucie County Parks and Recreation Department, will be conducting the Bicycle Iguana-thon at Savannas Recreation Area. Participants will ride along the paved trail on the lookout for iguanas and native wildlife such as American alligators, birds and mammals.

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — It’s always better to prepare for a storm while the sky’s still blue. That’s the message officials in St. Lucie County want to make sure all residents hear loud and clear. June 1 is the start of the hurricane season...

LUCIE COUNTY – The award-winning guided hike program offered by St. Lucie County’s Environmental Resources Department is extended into the summer months. Led by trained staff and volunteers, this series helps residents and visitors better understand our area’s natural environment.

A flood watch was issued for South Florida Wednesday through Friday as the area was dealing with unsettled weather. The flood watch was issued for Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach as widespread rainfall of 2 to 4 inches are possible over the next few days, with localized amounts of 6+ inches possible, the National Weather Service said Wednesday.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Glades and Hendry Counties until 8 p.m. on Friday, June 2nd. A flood watch means that conditions are set up in such a way that times of heavy rain could lead to flooding, especially in areas with poor drainage or where storms drop particularly substantial rain totals.

Fort Pierce - Friday June 2, 2023: The St. Lucie County’s Parks & Recreation Department will host a variety of activities to commemorate the 23rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration. Recognized as U.S. federal holiday by President Biden in 2021, Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Juneteenth is an...