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Senior Resource Association seeks gifts for more than 1,000 local older adults

SEBASTIAN — The Senior Resource Association Foundation is collecting holiday gifts for more than 1,000 older adults in Indian River County through its annual Santa for Seniors drive. Donations are due by Friday, Dec. 11. The program provides items to seniors who receive services from the association, many of...

Indian River County, FL · 1d

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40 Arrests Made, Guns, Drugs & Cash Seized During 'Operation Score Board' On Treasure Coast

The investigation in northwest Fort Pierce and surrounding areas focused on the '23rd Street Gang,' which has plagued the city for years.

Fort Pierce, FL · 1d

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Indian River County asks residents to report flood damage after heavy rainfall

Indian River County is asking residents and business owners to report property damage caused by recent heavy rainfall and flooding as recovery efforts begin. Damage assessment teams began surveying residential areas Thursday, Nov. 5, to document impacts and identify recovery needs. Preliminary reports from the National Weather Service in Melbourne...

Indian River County, FL · 1d

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Sebastian City Council approves $2.5 million purchase of Sembler waterfront property

SEBASTIAN — The Sebastian City Council voted unanimously Monday night to approve a $2.5 million purchase and sale agreement for the Sembler waterfront property at 1527 and 1528 Indian River Drive, clearing the way for the city to acquire the roughly 1.3-acre parcel and its docks next to Fisherman’s Landing.

Sebastian, FL · 2d

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2026 City of Fort Pierce Annual Thanksgiving Meal Distribution with Treasure Coast Food Bank

The City of Fort Pierce, in partnership with the Treasure Coast Food Bank, is excited to host its 6th Annual Thanksgiving Meal Distribution on Saturday, November 21, 2026, to support families preparing for the Thanksgiving holiday. This annual tradition reflects our community’s commitment to sharing, caring, and ensuring that families can enjoy a holiday meal together.

Fort Pierce, FL · 2d

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PUBLIC NOTICE: City of Fort Pierce Conducting Property Assessments Following Recent Rainfall

City of Fort Pierce Conducting Property Assessments Following Recent Rainfall. Following the recent heavy rainfall, the City of Fort Pierce Building Department will be visiting affected neighborhoods to conduct routine property assessments. These assessments are being conducted in conjunction with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). What Residents Can Expect:. City...

Fort Pierce, FL · 1d

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No school Nov. 5 in Florida counties

Schools in Indian River and St. Lucie counties will remain closed Nov. 5 following the deluge of rains and flooding from earlier in the week, according to officials. While the Indian River County School District reports buildings are dry and secure with power and air conditioning, there are concerns about whether students and employees can travel safely to and from school. “Students need safe bus routes, roads, bridges, sidewalks, and pathways to reach school,” the district stated. “Many major roads remain closed across the county, including in South County and along the Oslo corridor . In parts of Highlands, roads remain unsafe and some homes are without power.” Nearly 100 employees can’t report to work “because of conditions in their areas.” Practice fields are closed, and extracurricular activities and practices are canceled until further notice. Schools in St. Lucie County also will be closed, according to spokesperson Lydia Martin. Nov. 2 was at least a 500-to-1,000-year rainfall event , said Robert Haley, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Melbourne. St. Lucie County received varying amounts of rain that day, with the highest rainfall in the area of Interstate 95 into the Port St. Lucie area, which received about

Indian River County, FL · 3d

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Driver with unregistered vehicles tells cop he’s headed for Belize

A driver pulled over for towing an unregistered, broken-down truck down the Florida Turnpike without any license plates offered a rather ambitious excuse: He was driving to Belize. Phillip Uriah Tillett, 65, of Fort Pierce, was arrested on Tuesday on a pair of misdemeanor charges for failing to register a...

Fort Pierce, FL · 1d

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23rd Street gang investigation leads to nearly 40 arrests in St. Lucie County

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla (CBS12) — A nearly two-year investigation into the 23rd Street gang has led to nearly 40 arrests and the seizure of guns, drugs and cash, law enforcement officials said Thursday. The multi-agency investigation, called Operation Score Board, focused on alleged gang activity in northwest Fort...

St Lucie County, FL · 2d

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Watch: Marine life spotted swimming through Florida streets amid intense and historical flooding

A large fish and potentially a shark were caught on video making Florida streets their temporary home during heavy flooding on Monday.

Fort Pierce, FL · 2d

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Treasure Coast Food Bank delivers aid to flood-stricken communities

TREASURE COAST — As floodwaters continue to affect neighborhoods across our region, the Treasure Coast Food Bank is bringing food, water and other essential supplies directly to residents struggling to recover. The organization recently celebrated the grand opening and dedication of its facility at 401 Loop Road in Fort...

Fort Pierce, FL · 1d

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Flooding leaves another concern: Wastewater in local waterways

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — This week’s flooding has brought another concern: wastewater in local waterways, with warnings to avoid swimming in some areas and using the water for irrigation. Palm Beach County health officials issued wastewater-related alerts naming seven locations, including a stormwater canal near Washington...

Palm Beach County, FL · 1d

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City of Fort Pierce Announces Enhanced Code Enforcement Pilot Program Within FPRA District

The City of Fort Pierce, in partnership with the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA), is launching a one-year Enhanced Code Enforcement Pilot Program aimed at improving property conditions, reducing blight, and supporting ongoing redevelopment efforts throughout the FPRA District. Through this initiative, the FPRA will fund two dedicated Code Enforcement...

Fort Pierce, FL · 2d

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36th Annual Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival Returns January 21–24, 2027, With Famous Frog Legs, Gator Tail Dinners and Family Fun

BREVARD COUNTY, FELLSMERE, FLORIDA – One of Florida’s most popular winter food festivals returns in January as the 36th Annual Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival takes place Thursday, January 21, through Sunday, January 24, 2027, at the Old School Complex in historic downtown Fellsmere, Florida. Known for its famous...

Fellsmere, FL · 3d

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Floodwaters leave Fort Pierce chimp sanctuary relying on tractors and a drone for care

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — Five days after heavy rain flooded parts of the region, water still covers much of the Save the Chimps sanctuary in St. Lucie County, limiting how staff can reach the property and care for more than 200 rescued chimpanzees. The 150-acre sanctuary is accessible...

Fort Pierce, FL · 1d

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Heavy rain leaves St. Lucie neighborhoods underwater

ST. LUCIE COUNTY —Weeks of steady rain, a historic downpour and elevated tides have combined to leave neighborhoods across the Treasure Coast underwater, with some residents stranded in their own communities and no clear timeline for when floodwaters will recede. St. Lucie County officials say the unprecedented rainfall has...

St Lucie County, FL · 2d

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St. Lucie County asks residents, businesses to report flood damage through online survey

St. Lucie County is asking residents, businesses and agricultural property owners affected by recent flooding to report damage through an online survey as officials work to document the extent of the impacts. The survey is open to property owners and tenants across the county, including Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie,...

St Lucie County, FL · 1d

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Displaced Florida alligator safely captured at Vero Beach apartment complex

VERO BEACH, Fla. (WSVN) – Released body camera footage shows officers approaching a large alligator in Vero Beach after it found itself in the driveway of an apartment building. The video shows one of the officers successfully getting a lasso around the reptile, but the animal resisted. A second...

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