#  @cbs12newswpec CBS [--] News - WPEC CBS [--] News - WPEC posts on YouTube about breaking news, palm beach, breaking, st lucie the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCsIzhRSKbRtvBGsiLHfcGOA/interactions)  - [--] Week [-------] -37% - [--] Month [---------] -27% - [--] Months [---------] +18% - [--] Year [----------] +1,258% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/youtube::UCsIzhRSKbRtvBGsiLHfcGOA/posts_active)  - [--] Week [---] +20% - [--] Month [---] +9.40% - [--] Months [-----] +33% - [--] Year [-----] +309% ### Followers: [------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCsIzhRSKbRtvBGsiLHfcGOA/followers)  - [--] Week [------] +0.91% - [--] Month [------] +5.40% - [--] Months [------] +45% - [--] Year [------] +319% ### CreatorRank: [---------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCsIzhRSKbRtvBGsiLHfcGOA/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [finance](/list/finance) 8% [celebrities](/list/celebrities) 4.44% [countries](/list/countries) 4% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) 3.56% [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) 3.56% [nascar](/list/nascar) 3.11% [social networks](/list/social-networks) 2.67% [nba](/list/nba) 2.67% [stocks](/list/stocks) 2.67% [musicians](/list/musicians) 2.22% **Social topic influence** [breaking news](/topic/breaking-news) #3386, [palm beach](/topic/palm-beach) #145, [breaking](/topic/breaking) #2748, [st lucie](/topic/st-lucie) 13.33%, [palm](/topic/palm) 11.11%, [cbs](/topic/cbs) 10.67%, [daytona 500](/topic/daytona-500) #357, [nascar](/topic/nascar) #1301, [west](/topic/west) #79, [law enforcement](/topic/law-enforcement) 6.67% **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@cbs12com](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [Noble Corporation (NE)](/topic/$ne) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "Haitian Community Reacts to TPS Termination The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced it will terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals on February [--] [----] a move that could uproot tens of thousands of families across the United States. Currently more than [------] Haitians live and work legally in the U.S. under TPS protections. Nationwide there are [---] million TPS holders and nearly a third reside in Floridahome to one of the largest Haitian communities in the country. Community leaders say the decision ignores the harsh realities in Haiti where conditions" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UpaVQod9Mg4) 2025-12-01T10:41Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements "Influencing at 70: Suebelle Robbins of Palm Beach captures hearts online Social media influencers who often have large followings use their content to promote products ideas or lifestyles. It can range from fashion and beauty to tech and gaming and even social causes. The rise of platforms like TikTok Instagram and YouTube has made influencing more accessible with short-form videos and authentic storytelling being key trends. Brands collaborate with influencers to reach targeted audiences leveraging their trust and relatability. Influencers are normally anywhere from [--] to [--] years old but" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-T-rBfMLxaE) 2025-04-02T22:42Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements "Crocodile spotted with dog in jaws near Florida homes A chilling encounter in Brevard County left residents shaken after a large American crocodile was spotted swimming through a canal with a large dog clutched in its jaws. The incident occurred near South Patrick Shores not far from Sea Park Boulevard and South Patrick Drive and prompted an immediate response from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officials. The disturbing scene was captured on video Tuesday by local resident Zack Spurlock who told WESH News he rushed to the area after receiving a text from a friend" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=03U7gk6d6NA) 2025-10-30T16:30Z 33.1K followers, 262.8K engagements "FAA Flight Path Brings Relief for Some Noise for Others Some neighborhoods near downtown West Palm Beach are experiencing a spike in aircraft noise following recent adjustments to temporary flight paths at Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA). While the changes brought relief to some areas residents in historic Southland Park say the skies have only grown louder. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has made several modifications to local flight paths in recent months to accommodate security measures when the president is at MaraLago. But local and state leaders argue that required" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=07Aiudtvick) 2026-02-06T04:20Z 33K followers, [--] engagements "School employee arrested after teen says she deleted messages to hide relationship A high school senior told police she deleted messages at a school employees request to keep their relationship hidden leading to the arrest of a 42-year-old man on a felony charge. The West Palm Beach Police Department arrested Jeffrey Fleuridor a Port St. Lucie resident on one count of Offenses Against Students by Authority Figures a second-degree felony under Florida law. Investigators say Fleuridor worked as a job coach an educator who helps students with employment including managing and documenting work" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0bOmf7hYS2k) 2026-02-09T22:47Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements "Gov. DeSantis defends First Lady during news conference involving Hope Florida initiative Governor Ron DeSantis First Lady Casey DeSantis and Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo appeared together on Thursday at Palm Beach State College unveiling the latest round of the states Healthy Florida First food-testing initiative releasing new findings that show several widely sold bread brands contain high levels of glyphosate the active ingredient in Roundup. This marks their latest joint public event just weeks after unveiling statewide candy testing results that found arsenic in most" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0r117H4DJ0I) 2026-02-06T16:40Z 33K followers, [----] engagements "200 rehabbed sea turtles return to the Gulf after Florida cold snap Floridas record-low temperatures last week didnt just send residents scrambling for warmth they also left hundreds of sea turtles cold-stunned and in need of rescue. On Wednesday marine and wildlife groups carried out their largest turtle release ever along the shores of Cape San Blas. According to the Florida Panhandle Marine Institute the dramatic swing in temperatures was one of the most severe cold snaps the state has experienced since [----]. For the areas sea turtles the sudden chill proved especially dangerous. Turtles" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=19JQHynEGDw) 2026-02-06T17:23Z 33K followers, [---] engagements "Missing Florida mission plane found in Haiti mountains; ministry believes no survivors Agape Flights a Florida-based missionary aviation ministry confirmed that its Embraer [---] Bandeirante aircraft registration N315AF was found in the mountains of Haiti after disappearing from radar over Jrmie on February [--] and the organization believes there were no survivors. In a deeply emotional announcement CEO Allen Speer shared that the aircraft dropped off radar yesterday afternoon triggering an intensive search-and-rescue mission that continued through the night and into today. The wreckage was" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1P2YNMgO6-4) 2026-02-06T20:07Z 33.1K followers, 18.2K engagements "'My heart dropped: Port St. Lucie woman says boyfriend used Bluetooth device to stalk her A Port St. Lucie woman is speaking out after discovering a hidden Bluetooth tracking device on her car that was allegedly placed there by her boyfriend. Her story comes just weeks after our reporting on the hidden dangers of Apple AirTags and other Bluetooth tracking devices being used to stalk unsuspecting victims. The latest victim came forward to share her experience exclusively with CBS12 News. The 22-year-old woman asked not to be identified for safety reasons. Full story:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=29IVmSqHLAc) 2025-10-20T22:03Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "Trump arrives in Palm Beach County; Super Bowl watch party planned at Mar-a-Lago President Donald Trump has made his return to Palm Beach County. Trump's plane landed a little after [--] p.m. on Friday after he left the White House. According to reports he is expected to be in Palm Beach County for the weekend and make his return on Sunday following his Super Bowl Watch Party at Mar-a-Lago. Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/local/president-donald-trump-super-bowl-mar-a-lago-watch-party-obama-meme-florida-news _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2QKI7Xvv7jE) 2026-02-07T03:07Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements "Wells Fargo shifts gears picks West Palm Beach for new wealth management HQ Wells Fargo is relocating its wealth management headquarters to West Palm Beach making it the first major U.S. bank to do so. The bank has signed a lease for a 50000-square-foot office in the One Flagler building working with Related Companies. Bloomberg reported that by the end of the year around [---] employees mostly senior executives will make the move with the new office expected to open this August. CBS12 reached out to Related Ross and received the following statement from Executive Vice President Jordan Rathlev:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3_d4mmRfvFg) 2026-01-22T04:32Z 33K followers, [---] engagements "Vero Beach sets age restriction for young e-bike riders to curb accident rates After five e-bike crashes left three people dead last year along the Treasure Coast and Palm Beach County efforts are underway to make streets safer for our youngest riders. Young e-bike riders being careless on the streets particularly down Ocean Drive is an all too common issue in Vero Beach. "Im a medical professional here at a local clinic and I see a lot of e-bike accidents a lot of kids as well especially kids not wearing helmets. So I see this all the time said Sarah Swaboda a Vero Beach resident. In a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4f6IA438bEI) 2026-01-27T22:38Z 33K followers, [---] engagements "President Trump has so much talent and listens Alan Dershowitz says but there's a catch Alan Dershowitz sat down with CBS12 News I-Team Chief Investigator Mike Magnoli for a comprehensive interview spanning the world-famous defense attorney's decades-long career which included the times he represented some of the United States' most infamous defendants such as O.J. Simpson and Jeffrey Epstein. During the interview Dershowitz went on to talk about the cases brought against President Donald Trump explaining his concerns and saying which one he thought would likely end in a conviction. He" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4xb_a-l-JhI) 2025-06-02T17:38Z 33K followers, [----] engagements "Rehabilitated manatee mother and calf swim free again after rescue in the Florida Keys A mother manatee once found in critical condition with a fishing line deeply embedded around her flippers is now back in the wild alongside her surviving calf. After a month-long rescue and rehabilitation effort that ended with a successful release on Wednesday at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. Dolphin Research Center said Stripes the mother manatee and her calf Argyle were released on January [--] following a coordinated recovery effort led by DRC with assistance from SeaWorld Orlando and the Florida" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=50XHVqJdBDM) 2026-01-29T15:36Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "Pregnant woman survives sinking car crash welcomes baby girl in Florida A terrifying crash a life-or-death rescue and now a joyful reunion. The pregnant woman pulled from a sinking car off I-95 last week is speaking publicly for the first time sharing how she survived the ordeal and welcomed a healthy baby girl just hours later. Shedly Apollon [--] was driving to a prenatal massage on her birthday February [--] when she suddenly began feeling faint. She tried to pull over near the weigh station in Stuart but her car veered off the road and plunged into a pond. Immediately I tried to open my" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5apWxGeDXo8) 2026-02-10T04:33Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "TGL unveils new features at SoFi Center for season two promising immersive fan experience After a successful first season TGL is rolling out dozens of enhancements at the SoFi Center as it tees up for year two. Fans can expect a more immersive experience including new complimentary headphones for the TGL Match Audio feature bringing them closer to the action than ever. "You're gonna be able to hear the players and their audio for the broadcast feed" said Andrew George SVP of Live Event Experience at TMRW Sports. "Each of the teams themselves and our Sirius XM radio." Officials say that season" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=65JEfwZvZ9w) 2025-12-16T00:23Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "Severe beach erosion threatens Florida homes MORNING MINUTE Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County dump truckloads of sand to combat severe beach erosion on Hutchinson Island. Read more: https://bit.ly/3MrfdLH" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6qQQlFgqg4c) 2026-02-11T12:27Z 33.2K followers, [----] engagements "Palm Beach police step up enforcement on boats in Lake Worth Lagoon If youve ever walked or boated along the Lake Worth Lagoon youve probably noticed boats that look like theyve been sitting there for a while. On Tuesday Palm Beach police updated town council members on what theyre doing about it as they step up enforcement aimed at boats tied to illegal moorings or left anchored long-term in town waters. Along the lagoon some of those vessels are easy to spot. Police say they are now cracking down on illegal moorings and enforcing a law passed in November that limits how long boats can stay" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=79DGiE0RIOk) 2026-02-10T23:13Z 33.2K followers, [----] engagements "Mystery tech firm revealed: D-Wave Quantum Inc. to relocate HQ to Boca Raton MORNING MINUTE D-Wave Quantum Inc. a leader in quantum computing is moving its HQ to Boca Raton Innovation Campus. The tech company is expected to bring over [---] jobs to the area. Read more: https://bit.ly/4k8a4Vo" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=93uwEQkDaB0) 2026-01-28T12:26Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "Who gets in Florida bill could tip the scales at top state universities For Florida high school students aiming for the states top public universities the competition has never been tougher even for those with strong grades and test scores. Now Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that could change that equation by shifting more seats toward in-state students at the states most competitive public universities and potentially pushing out-of-state applicants to the margins. HB [----] would require Floridas preeminent public universities including the University of Florida (UF) Florida State" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AfCxcjnRYMY) 2026-02-10T22:53Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "Xander Powers the Scots as this week's CBS12 News Athlete of the Week The Saint Andrews boys basketball team entered the week ranked among the top [--] teams in the state in Class 3A competing in one of the most competitive districts in Florida. The Scots have leaned on strong team play and steady execution as they push toward the postseason. At the center of that run is senior Xander Gerard this weeks CBS12 News Athlete of the Week. Over the past two weeks Gerard has rewritten the Saint Andrews record book first setting a new single-game scoring mark with [--] points. He followed that by raising" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=And7c7PkFYk) 2026-02-06T00:39Z 33K followers, [---] engagements "Florida testing finds triple-digit levels of weed killer chemicals in popular bread brands WEED KILLER IN BREAD Florida testing finds triple-digit levels of weed killer chemicals in popular bread brands CBS12's Dani Travis reports. Did your favorite make the list Bread lovers listen up. The latest round of the states "Healthy Florida First" food-testing initiative shows several widely sold bread brands contain high levels of Glyphosate -- the active ingredient in Roundup. People place trust in groceries every day without really knowing the ingredients in the food they're buying. "It's coming" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AntBW-zHT6k) 2026-02-09T21:48Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements "Viral door-kicking challenge reaches Port St. Lucie police issue warning to teens A dangerous viral trend has made its way to the Treasure Coast. Police say what some teens see as a prank could lead to serious charges or even put them in danger. A homeowner in Port St. Lucie recently shared a video from the Becker Road area showing someone walking up to their front door around [--] a.m. banging and kicking repeatedly before driving off. The homeowner wrote that the person appeared to be roaming the neighborhood overnight possibly in a Ford vehicle. People online quickly connected the video to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BaPzRbjodsQ) 2025-10-08T22:29Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "Knife-wielding Florida man in alleged crisis invades Port St. Lucie homes A man in an alleged crisis believing someone was after him was arrested after he entered two Port St. Lucie homes while armed with a knife. The Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) said that police responded to a report of a man armed with a knife who entered two separate homes in the [----] block of SW Marblehead Way at around 6:30 p.m. on August [--]. When police arrived they reported that one of the homeowners had managed to disarm and contain the suspect identified as 44-year-old Clarence Orange in a laundry room" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BbNVsDrJ9S4) 2025-09-05T03:26Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "Vero Beach restaurant turns roadside marquee into memorial after deadly eviction shooting A simple roadside marquee in Vero Beach has become a memorial to the victims of Fridays deadly eviction shooting a tragedy that has shaken this tight-knit community. Outside Nicks Family Restaurant on 20th Place three names stretch across the sign in bold black lettering: TERRI MASHKOW. DAVID LONG. TINO ARIZPE. The tribute honors Sgt. Terri Sweeting-Mashkow the Indian River County deputy killed as she and her team served a court-ordered eviction inside the Bermuda Club community; Deputy Florentino Arizpe" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BrRvH9QhIfs) 2025-11-25T22:36Z 33K followers, [--] engagements "South Florida businesses hurt as beach erosion worsens Severe beach erosion has forced the Island Beach Bar & Restaurant to close its popular "Dune Bar" amid safety concerns. The closure comes as an emergency sand dump enters its second day on South Beach. To facilitate the work the road outside the restaurant is closed during the day to allow dump trucks and bulldozers to deliver sand Assistant General Manager Jennifer Cranwell says the mood among the community is shifting from enjoyment to anxiety. There's concern some discouragement Cranwell told CBS12 News. This location in particular is" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=C5Y1NBwXlv4) 2026-02-12T00:59Z 33.2K followers, [---] engagements "West Palm Beach police arrest [--] near area residents call 'dope hole' West Palm Beach Police have arrested six people who they say are part of a years-long drug-trafficking organization. Police say the area surrounding the [----] block of North Tamarind Avenue is known to residents business owners and law enforcement as a quote: a long-standing dope hole. Tied to narcotics sales and violent crimes including homicides. They say it's common for customers to pull up to the Sam's Food Market and meet with street-level dealers. Read the full story here:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=C_5R7GfybRo) 2025-12-09T23:36Z 33.1K followers, 48.2K engagements "An otter may be the answer to finding missing people underwater A new furry friend is helping Martin County deputies find human remains and missing people in the water. Normally K-9 units can lead authorities to the waters edge but that leaves dive teams struggling with murky water and no further leads. A Florida non-profit is working to change that with a search and rescue otter. Meet Splash the Otter a search and rescue otter who is helping first responders across Florida. Splash has the unique ability to smell human remains underwater by shooting air bubbles that trap the scent. Law" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=D11ltGXXAHs) 2025-10-30T23:06Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements "Bond denied for stepson of reality TV star accused of killing son by practicing gun draw The stepson of reality TV star Dog the Bounty Hunter is accused of killing his 13-year-old son after allegedly practicing drawing a gun from his waistband a moment investigators say ended with the weapon reloaded and a single shot fired. On Wednesday a Collier County judge denied bond for 39-year-old Gregory Zecca who was arrested in connection with the July [----] shooting. Deputies say Zecca told investigators he had been rehearsing with what he believed was an unloaded handgun while his son was in the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DYGPdy249c8) 2026-02-06T15:39Z 33K followers, [--] engagements "South Florida company collects over [----] frozen iguanas. South Florida company collects over [----] frozen iguanas. Residents also dropped off hundreds at FWC facilities. Story: https://bit.ly/3O5seuV cold cold snap cold-stunned florida freeze frozen frozen iguanas iguana south florida stunned cold cold snap cold-stunned florida freeze frozen frozen iguanas iguana south florida stunned" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Dbd0FGMjvNg) 2026-02-02T21:36Z 33K followers, [----] engagements "DNA genealogy confirms Florida Jane Doe as Virginia native Patricia 'Patsy' Ritchie A woman finally has a name after being considered a Jane Doe for nearly [--] years following the discovery of her remains in Boca Raton. According to a news release from Othram in January [----] construction workers discovered the unidentified skeletal remains and contacted law enforcement. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office along with the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner's Office quickly responded to the scene and began investigating the case as a homicide. PBSO determined the skeletal remains belonged to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DwzvG2B0on0) 2026-02-12T01:33Z 33.2K followers, [--] engagements "Nancy Guthrie Disappearance: FBI special agent insights on ransom messages and investigation CBS12 News speaks with former FBI special agent and criminal defense attorney Stuart Kaplan about the case of Nancy Guthries disappearance from where things stand to the timing of unverified ransom messages being released to authorities setting up a tent Thursday morning and what the next days will look like. _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on : https://x.com/cbs12 Subscribe to WPEC on YouTube:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=E9N5kThh-U8) 2026-02-12T18:57Z 33.2K followers, [--] engagements "Trump: Renaming road to Mar-a-Lago 'Pres. Donald J. Trump Blvd.' an 'amazing gesture' Six months after Palm Beach County commissioners voted 7-0 to rename a stretch of Southern Boulevard after President Donald Trump a dedication ceremony for the formal name change took place today. President Trump attended the ceremony today at Mar-a-Lago where the segment of Southern Boulevard between Kirk Road and South Ocean Boulevard covering the highly visible route from Palm Beach International Airport to Mar-a-Lago was renamed. Read more:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EDCVc5PmStg) 2026-01-17T02:07Z 33.1K followers, 13.9K engagements "South Florida postal worker accused of involvement in $600K credit card theft scheme A man is behind bars after he was accused of being involved in a South Florida credit card theft operation that caused over $600000 in losses according to CBS12's News partners South Florida Sun Sentinel. Sajay Cole whom the South Florida Sun Sentinel says is a U.S. Postal Service Worker at the West Palm Beach Mail distribution center is accused of allegedly stealing hundreds of pieces of mail with credit cards inside. The sentinel says he was arrested on Sunday and is facing one felony count of theft of mail" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EoLIQNZt9QM) 2025-12-10T04:50Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements "On the edge: Severe beach erosion threatens South Florida homes Weve all seen the dramatic images of homes collapsing into the ocean along North Carolinas Outer Banks. The City of Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County leaders are racing to prevent that scenario on Hutchinson Island where severe beach erosion is creeping dangerously close to homes and businesses. Truckloads of emergency sand were dumped by the jetties throughout the day on Tuesday as officials work to stabilize the shoreline. But for some homeowners the ocean is already closer than theyve ever seen it. Read more:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=F45FUAPduVQ) 2026-02-11T04:14Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "Judge in St. Lucie County Issues Death Sentence to Convicted Killer A man convicted of murdering a pregnant woman and their unborn child was sentenced to death on Friday. Jose Soto-Escalera sat silently in the St. Lucie County courtroom and showed no reaction as Judge Lawrence Mirman read his decision. Judge Mirman said the death penalty for Jose Soto-Escalera who was convicted of killing Tania Wise [--] and their unborn son Josiah was appropriate and just. "Jose Soto-Escalera I hereby sentence you to death for the first-degree murder of Tania Wise. I also independently sentence you to death" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FdUTRTu9uWk) 2025-10-11T03:11Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "Miami airport becomes nation's floral superhighway ahead of Valentine's Day More than 90% of all plants entering the United States pass through Miami International Airport officials say a fact made especially clear this week as inspectors navigate a crush of Valentines Day flower shipments arriving from Colombia. With the holiday fast approaching teams of specialists are working nonstop to examine thousands of boxes filled with roses bouquets and mixed floral arrangements. The airport says each shipment is carefully inspected for insects and signs of diseasean essential step in protecting" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FiS34BJe7QE) 2026-02-09T21:16Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "$21-million Marina Square design unveiled transforming Fort Pierce downtown waterfront Imagine Fort Pierces waterfront as the citys commons. That's what city leaders are aiming for as another project part of its 'Downtown Master Plan' is coming to fruition. The site east of Indian River Drive between Marina Way and Orange Avenue is currently just a grassy area and a big parking lot. But this nearly six-acre waterfront lot is about to be transformed into what's known as Marina Square. CBS12 News first brought you this story back in September when the project was still in talks but this month" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=H0fZp-pF22c) 2025-12-09T22:37Z 33.2K followers, [----] engagements "Good Samaritan recounts moments he rescued South Florida mother and [--] children from canal crash A Martin County man is being called a hero after rescuing a mother and her three children from a Jeep that overturned into a canal hidden by tall cane grass. CBS12 News spoke with Casey Curtis the Good Samaritan who jumped into the water Sunday along Allapattah Road after seeing the vehicle veer off the rural stretch of roadway. Curtis said he had just gotten off work and was heading home when he noticed the car behind him suddenly accelerate and drive off the side of the road into the grass. I" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HVhJvrDHLtM) 2026-02-12T01:14Z 33.2K followers, [---] engagements "6 killed in Florida cross-state murder; suspect also found dead MORNING MINUTE Six lives were lost in a Florida murder spree spanning from Fort Lauderdale to Sarasota County. The suspect was found dead following the homicides. Read more: https://bit.ly/4bPIVEH" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HoS0okcZ2mM) 2026-02-12T12:46Z 33.2K followers, [---] engagements "South Florida Ballot Error: Candidate Demands Bigger Changes A mistake by the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections has sparked new questions about election safeguards after an incorrect insert sent with some vote-by-mail ballots falsely told voters that a Wellington Village Council candidate had dropped out of the race. The insert incorrectly stated that a vote for Lauren Brody would not count. Brody is still an active candidate in the March municipal election. My heart literally stopped Brody told CBS12 News reporter Katie Bente. I couldnt imagine how this mistake could possibly have" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IzkE4YK75Cs) 2026-02-11T22:39Z 33.2K followers, [---] engagements "Florida mother sentenced to probation rehab in newborn's death Bianca R. DeSouza the Boca Raton mother who pleaded guilty in connection with the [----] death of her newborn son is scheduled was sentenced on Friday in Palm Beach County court. DeSouza now [--] pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter of a child and child neglect with great bodily harm charges stemming from the May [--] [----] incident in which investigators say she delivered her baby alone in her bedroom and did not seek help as the child went into distress. According to court records her plea agreement leaves her facing a potential" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JPlc6aHHc7U) 2026-02-06T21:25Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements "Pope Leo XIV names Rev. Rodrguez new Palm Beach bishop The Diocese of Palm Beach has announced the appointment of the Reverend Manuel de Jess Rodrguez as its new bishop as appointed by Pope Leo XIV" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=K93RuQ6KnZA) 2025-12-19T17:12Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements "CBS12 Exclusive: St. Lucie County SROs catch vape shops selling to underage customers Amid a rise in nicotine and THC vapes being found on school campuses the St. Lucie County Sheriffs Office is tackling the problem at the source by launching an undercover operation targeting vape shops that sell to minors. The issue has become a near-daily problem for School Resource Officers (SROs) who report finding vaping devices carried by children as young as [--]. SROs with the Sheriffs Office sent underage undercover agents into local vape shops to conduct compliance checks. The operation revealed that" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KerjgNEVCu4) 2025-10-02T22:33Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "FDLE Investigating after Miami deputy shoots kills woman during mental health call A Miami family is demanding answers after a deputy fatally shot a mother in a mental health crisis on Saturday while her 12-year-old daughter was present. Deputies with the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office say they responded to a home near NW 55th Avenue and 189th Street just north of Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport around [--] p.m. for reports of a 52-year-old woman actively harming herself with a knife. Authorities say they attempted to de-escalate but the encounter turned into an altercation after deputies alleged" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KiX7NaPYygg) 2026-02-08T19:36Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "Good Samaritan saves Florida mother and [--] children from canal car wreck A mother is hospitalized and her three children are recovering after their vehicle flipped into a canal Sunday near Allappattah Road and Minute Maid Road. Officials say the outcome could have been far worse if not for the quick actions of a Good Samaritan who pulled the family from the water. The crash marks the second incident of its kind in Martin County since Friday highlighting a dangerous trend on local rural roads. Martin County Fire Rescue and Sheriffs deputies arrived at the scene to find a Jeep overturned in the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KvbR2e4ZKCw) 2026-02-09T22:53Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "Trump praises Liberian president's English the national language of his country President Donald Trump was visibly impressed when he praised the president of Liberia for his English-speaking skills during a White House meeting. Liberian President Joseph Boakai visited Washington D.C. Wednesday as part of Trump's meeting with five African leaders. At one point Trump asked Boakai where he learned to speak the language "so beautifully." Boakai seemed to laugh politely and nodded. He said "Thank you" and "Yes sir" when Trump asked if he was educated in Liberia. Read more:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MMOlPcrdOvc) 2025-07-10T18:23Z 33.1K followers, 12.8K engagements "Governor Ron DeSantis speaks from Vero Beach on Friday for a morning press conference. WATCH LIVE: Governor Ron DeSantis speaks from Vero Beach on Friday for a morning press conference. Read more: https://bit.ly/3LLJCUV" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MZi6nOeQDlE) 2026-01-30T17:39Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "Treasure Coast counties impose burn bans amid dry conditions South Florida is experiencing extremely dry conditions due to a lack of rain prompting several local counties to implement burn bans. Indian River St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties have all enacted bans on fires including campfires bonfires and the burning of yard waste. Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/local/treasure-coast-counties-impose-burn-bans-amid-dry-conditions _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on : https://x.com/cbs12 Subscribe to WPEC on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MZpC-_J6ZkM) 2026-02-09T11:15Z 33.1K followers, [--] engagements "Florida nurse charged with stealing pain meds meant for patients at HCA hospital For the second time this year an HCA Florida nurse in South Florida has been arrested on accusations of stealing narcotics meant for patients this time at Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce according to newly released court records. Nichole Spruitenburg [--] of Port St. Lucie was booked into the St. Lucie County Jail on Nov. [--] after being extradited from Marquette Michigan. Investigators say the Lawnwood Hospital nurse repeatedly stole pain medications and diluted doses intended for patients. Spruitenburg is charged" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=N8PrbGiDoRk) 2025-11-21T00:59Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "FBI investigating 'hunting stand' reportedly found on Palm Beach County-owned land A mysterious wooden platform reportedly discovered in the trees just [---] yards from where President Donald Trump deplanes Air Force One is raising new questions about security and oversight on county-owned land near Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA). According to federal sources the Secret Service discovered the elevated structure on October [--] during a routine sweep ahead of Trumps arrival in West Palm Beach. Read more:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NFEqIfHlk4Y) 2025-10-20T21:53Z 33.1K followers, 30.8K engagements "Diver speaks about finding over [----] gold and silver coins in Sebastian worth $1M Treasure has been found on the Treasure Coast. A long-time diver has discovered over $1 million worth of gold and silver coins from a Spanish shipwreck that sank in [----]. Levin Shavers a Captain and diver who has been treasure hunting for [--] years was diving just feet from the beach when he made the historic find. Shavers was working for Queens Jewels which leads expeditions in Sebastian throughout the summer in search of treasure from the sunken [----] Spanish ship. His find marks the largest discovery of silver" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NVkQjJiLRpk) 2025-10-03T21:43Z 33K followers, [---] engagements "Woman killed after stabbing inside Barnes & Noble in Palm Beach Gardens A woman was killed after police say she was stabbed inside a Barnes & Noble in Palm Beach Gardens Monday evening. The Palm Beach Gardens Police Department said the attack happened around 7:53 p.m. on December [--] at the bookstore at [-----] Legacy Avenue. Officers responded to a report of a stabbing and at the scene found the victim Rita B. Loncharich inside and immediately began lifesaving efforts. The 65-year-old woman was rushed to a local hospital by Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue but later died from her injuries. "I" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OV3JnXQ5zwo) 2025-12-23T23:18Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements "Trump speaks: Renaming part of Southern Blvd. as 'President Donald J. Trump Boulevard' Six months after Palm Beach County commissioners voted 7-0 to rename a stretch of Southern Boulevard after President Donald Trump a dedication ceremony for the formal name change took place today. President Trump attended the ceremony today at Mar-a-Lago when the segment of Southern Boulevard between Kirk Road and South Ocean Boulevard covering the highly visible route from Palm Beach International Airport to Mar-a-Lago. "I'm tremendously honored that the main boulevard from Palm Beach International Airport" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=O_JQ7F3GSrM) 2026-01-16T23:36Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "'You are an idiot if you commit crimes in Florida': [--] accused in $7.8M cargo theft scheme Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of six suspects allegedly involved in a grand theft ring that has been causing chaos in supply chain operations across Central and South Florida with losses exceeding a staggering $7.8 million. In a news conference on Thursday morning Uthmeier didn't mince words about the crackdown on crime in the Sunshine State: You are an idiot if you commit crimes in the state of Florida. Joining him were law enforcement leaders including Florida Highway Patrol Col." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OzyQv3GBx1g) 2026-02-12T17:30Z 33.2K followers, [--] engagements "FAU students struggle to find on-campus housing amid rise in applications In April CBS12 News told you about the record-breaking number of applicants Florida Atlantic University (FAU) received but as the student population increases what does that mean for housing Right now the campus is already dealing with a housing crisis and doesnt have enough room for its current students. In a statement released to CBS12 News in April FAU told us it is working to build more student housing: We are in the process of seeking approval to build more university housing. This is a complex permitting and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PIQHfxaMMik) 2024-05-30T10:49Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "School employee arrested after teen says she deleted messages to hide relationship A high school senior told police she deleted messages at a school employees request to keep their relationship hidden leading to the arrest of a 42-year-old man on a felony charge. The West Palm Beach Police Department said that Port St. Lucie resident Jeffrey Fleuridor worked as a job coach an educator who helps students with jobs managing and documenting the number of hours that they would work. According to the accusations he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a teenage student during the 20242025" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PomKdbIa5iw) 2026-02-09T21:12Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements "29-year-old Florida man charged in connection to deadly Pacific Palisades fire 29-year-old Florida man charged in connection to deadly Pacific Palisades fire. Authorities said they arrested a 29-year-old man in connection a fire that killed [--] people and ravaged a Los Angeles neighborhood in January. Acting United States Attorney Bill Essayli identified the suspect as Jonathan Rinderknecht an Uber driver who once lived in the area. Essayli said Rinderknecht was charged with destruction of property by means of fire a felony that carries a mandatory minimum 5-year prison sentence. Go to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Q-jlvb2xr8Q) 2025-10-08T21:37Z 33K followers, [----] engagements "Florida man behind bars after grandmother's body found inside home A man is behind bars after his grandmother's body was found inside the home they shared. According to the Indian River County Sheriff's Office on Monday February [--] at approximately 8:15 p.m. deputies conducted a welfare check at an apartment on Fairway Circle in Vero Beach. Deputies say they were asked to check on a 76-year-old woman who the sheriff's office is not identifying at this time. Deputies say no one had heard from the woman since Sunday. When deputies arrived at the home they encountered the elderly womans grandson" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Q_DtJGiZn_U) 2026-02-05T04:34Z 33K followers, [---] engagements "Seller Beware: Offers From Gold Buyers Vary Widely Despite Record Values If you have old jewelry or rare coins around the house you could be sitting on a treasure trove worth thousands of dollars. The price of gold has hit record levels this year recently valued at around $2700 for an ounce of [--] karat. But if you want to take your gold and sell it to a local buyer beware: not all offers are equal. Some are only offering to pay you a fraction of what your gold is really worth. Estate buyer Craig Bagon who owns BlackThorn Estate Buyers and Jewelers in Boca Raton evaluated our jewelry" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Qb6sW1TXqVM) 2024-11-04T19:03Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "South Florida forecast for February [--] [----] It's a quiet start to the day once again. Temperatures are in the 40s and 50s across the area to start our morning. Skies remain clear with low humidity. Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/local/dry-and-cool-start-to-the-week-fire-threat-continues-across-the-area _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on : https://x.com/cbs12 Subscribe to WPEC on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsIzhRSKbRtvBGsiLHfcGOA/sub_confirmation=1 WPEC Daily News Digest:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QrmjjwIKTLc) 2026-02-09T11:23Z 33.1K followers, [--] engagements "Red Flag Warning: Drought low humidity and strong winds raise wildfire risk in Florida A Red Flag Fire warning is in effect for portions of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee County. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag warning until [--] tonight for Okeechobee Indian River St. Lucie Volusia Lake Orange Seminole Brevard and Osceola counties. A Red Flag fire warning means serious fire weather conditions exist or will occur shortly because of strong winds low relative humidity and warm temperatures. The Florida Forest Service says there's a strong potential of hazardous wildland fire" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RaA5jTPu_Jw) 2026-02-06T19:30Z 33K followers, [----] engagements "PBC Democratic leaders call for ICE reforms as DHS funding deadline approaches Local Democratic leaders in Palm Beach County are calling for changes to Immigration and Customs Enforcement practices just days before a deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security. At a news conference Monday outside the federal courthouse in West Palm Beach U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel was joined by county officials school leaders faith leaders advocates and business owners who say current ICE enforcement tactics are causing fear and disrupting families schools and local businesses. Frankel argued ICE is" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=S11bxI-yW24) 2026-02-09T23:10Z 33.1K followers, [--] engagements "St. Lucie County Sheriffs Office addresses two criminal investigations St. Lucie County Sheriffs Office addresses two criminal investigations" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=S2MUZw_EIqY) 2026-01-20T20:13Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "Video new settlement sheds light on deadly I-95 crash involving FHP trooper Video new settlement shed light on deadly I-95 crash involving FHP trooper Video courtesy: Silva & Silva P.A. _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on : https://x.com/cbs12 Subscribe to WPEC on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsIzhRSKbRtvBGsiLHfcGOA/sub_confirmation=1 WPEC Daily News Digest: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLoGNi-_QL0YEz2Pqv7Thy30ageLTzR6p_ WPEC CBS12 is South Florida's source for local news weather forecasts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=S4izdi94sU8) 2026-02-10T23:26Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements "South Florida forecast for February [--] [----] A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for Okeechobee County until [--] a.m. Exercise extra caution on the roads this morning. South Florida will start the day with another round of patchy fog across interior areas before a weak front brushes the region later today. The warming trend continues with afternoon highs edging closer to [--] degrees. Fog possible early this morning Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/local/patchy-morning-fog-then-warmer-afternoons-with-a-weak-front-nearby _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SPDPh9ZlsJc) 2026-02-12T11:34Z 33.2K followers, [--] engagements "One teen burned another arrested in Florida fire incident Play with fire and you might get burnedor end up in handcuffs. Thats what happened to two Marion County teens after one was burned and the other arrested for allegedly setting his friend on fire. According to an arrest affidavit from the Marion County Sheriffs Office on January [--] investigators responded to UF Health Shands Children's Hospital in Gainesville after receiving reports of a teen allegedly being set on fire by another teen. At the hospital investigators made contact with the juvenile victim and the victim's mom. The teen" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Slb2kjCKuGQ) 2026-02-07T00:15Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements "South Florida officials say city is in state of emergency; beach erosion threatening homes Homeowners along South Beach in Fort Pierce say they are increasingly concerned that ongoing beach erosion could soon begin to damage or even destroy their homes. Commissioner Matthew Broderick told CBS12 that the City of Fort Pierce is now in a state of emergency as St. Lucie County moves forward with an effort to stabilize a rapidly weakening section of shoreline near Jetty Park. One beachfront homeowner said that a 40-foot dock attached to his house washed away due to the erosion and now his family" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TBmXMFds_zU) 2026-02-10T19:53Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements "Bill would clear the way for mother-in-law cottages to target affordable housing crisis Florida lawmakers are working on a bill that some say could help ease the state's shortage of affordable housing. Florida legislators are considering a bill that would require cities and counties to let single-family homeowners to build accessory dwelling units sometimes called granny flats or mother-in-law cottages on their property. The goal is to make housing in Florida more affordable for renters seeking lower-cost places to live and it would also allow homeowners to earn rental income and create more" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TitndcBUWek) 2026-02-09T23:02Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "City of Stuart secures $2.6 million settlement over 'forever chemicals in drinking water A major multi-million-dollar win for the City of Stuart in the legal battle against what's known as "forever chemicals" in the city's drinking water. Your drinking water is meant to be pure but for residents in Stuart some wells became contaminated in recent years. "There was PFAS found in the groundwater and the city of Stuart was very proactive in going after this issue said Stuart Mayor Christopher Collins. Man-made chemicals called PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances) reportedly lingers in the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VCRLjpXwvp8) 2026-02-10T23:18Z 33.1K followers, [--] engagements "President Trump returns to Palm Beach County President Donald Trump arrives in Palm Beach County for the weekend. He will return to Washington D.C. following his Super Bowl watch party at Mar-a-Lago" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WZ6DrE8Y3cE) 2026-02-07T02:17Z 33.1K followers, 13.1K engagements "Boca Raton mother sentenced in newborn's death MOTHER SENTENCED Boca Raton mother sentenced in newborn's death. WATCH LIVE: https://bit.ly/4aA89Wl" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WlmLHt-HW2Y) 2026-02-07T07:34Z 33K followers, [---] engagements "South Florida forecast for February [--] [----] South Florida will hold onto its calm and pleasant weather pattern through the rest of the week with mostly clear skies mild temperatures and only limited rain chances. Some patchy fog may develop early this morning across interior areas near Lake Okeechobee. Light winds and lingering ground moisture could briefly reduce visibility before sunrise. A similar setup is possible again early Thursday morning. Use caution and allow extra space between vehicles during the morning commute. Red more:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Wu6gWkAnG-0) 2026-02-11T11:17Z 33.1K followers, [--] engagements "Good Samaritan pulls pregnant driver from sinking vehicle in Stuart pond A driver is hospitalized with serious injuries after their car veered into a Stuart pond Friday leading to a daring water rescue by a quick-thinking bystander. Just after [--] a.m. Friday morning Martin County Fire Rescue units say they responded to the scene of a vehicle submerged in a pond near Stuart. But before divers could even hit the surface a local hero had reportedly already sprung into action. Logan Hayes was on his way to work when he decided to help. I threw my hat off ripped my hoodie off ripped my boots off" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Xba0pwlbZRo) 2026-02-08T23:50Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "Palm Beach County turns to tiny homes in fight against addiction relapse Palm Beach County commissioners unanimously approved a pilot program using opioid settlement funds to purchase a small number of tiny homes designed to help people experiencing homelessness as they recover from addiction framing the effort as an extension of treatment rather than a traditional housing initiative. The [--] vote authorizes the county to spend up to $500000 to acquire roughly five to six tiny homes each capped at $100000 per unit. The homes will be owned and operated by nonprofit substance-use treatment" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XtfiTKXGAS4) 2026-02-06T22:37Z 33K followers, [--] engagements "NTSB report details power loss in plane crash involving father 11-year-old near PSL **Viewer Discretion Advised** New information has emerged about a January plane crash that left a father and an 11-year-old seriously injured. According to a crash report from the National Transportation Safety Board the small plane climbed to [----] feet in the air before the engine suddenly experienced a total loss of power causing it to go down at about 7:25 p.m. near Port St. Lucie. The report states that before takeoff from Okeechobee County Airport the pilot topped off the fuel tanks with [--] gallons of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YQ3wgLaK4lI) 2026-02-10T00:18Z 33.1K followers, [--] engagements "This county in Florida turns to tiny homes into fight against addiction relapse FIGHT AGAINST ADDICTION Palm Beach County turns to tiny homes in fight against addiction relapse CBS12's Katie Bente reports. Palm Beach County commissioners unanimously approved a pilot program using opioid settlement funds to purchase a small number of tiny homes designed to help people experiencing homelessness as they recover from addiction framing the effort as an extension of treatment rather than a traditional housing initiative. The [--] vote authorizes the county to spend up to $500000 to acquire roughly" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Yjlk0Q9bhgw) 2026-02-06T21:55Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "Sleepin' Lizards Cold-stunned iguanas fall from South Florida trees Residents across Florida have been seeing an unexpected and strange side effect our overnight cold front iguanas literally dropping out of trees. The sudden plunge in temperatures has left the cold-blooded reptiles temporarily unable to control their muscles causing them to lose their grip and fall from their perches. Although the sight of lizards lying motionless on sidewalks lawns and driveways may surprise onlookers wildlife officials emphasize that the animals are not dead. Instead the chilly conditions have pushed them" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZI_N027h-ew) 2026-02-01T23:47Z 33.1K followers, 78.7K engagements "What happens next for the Boca Raton nurse fired over social media comments A former Boca Raton labor and delivery nurse fired over social media comments is continuing to speak publicly online as Floridas attorney general pushes for her nursing license to be revoked and expands scrutiny to a second nurse. Lexie Lawler was terminated from Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital after posting graphic remarks about White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt who is pregnant. Lawler declined to comment to CBS12 News but in a profanity-laced video she dismissed the backlash. They murdered a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZOh5WC9JQlc) 2026-01-27T22:35Z 33.1K followers, 157K engagements "U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick indicted accused of stealing $5M in disaster funds U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus McCormick was indicted on Wednesday after being accused of stealing $5 million disaster funds laundering the proceeds and using the money to support her [----] congressional campaign according to the United States Department of Justice (DOJ). According to the indictment the DOJ alleges that Cherfilus-McCormick and her brother Edwin Cherfilus used their family healthcare company to carry out a FEMA-funded COVID-19 vaccination staffing contract in [----]. In July of that year" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZYz6rPmhnpg) 2025-11-20T04:39Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "Florida's Attorney General to speak in Orlando with law enforcement officials Attorney General James Uthmeier is set to hold a news conference with law enforcement officials in Orlando on Thursday morning. Read more: https://bit.ly/4rcOBNA" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZghOJwCu9Uk) 2026-02-12T16:41Z 33.3K followers, [--] engagements "Palm Tree Music Festival hits the West Palm Beach waterfront Palm Tree Music Festival hits the West Palm Beach waterfront this weekend. https://bit.ly/4re0i6U concert downtown festival florida intracoastal music music festival palm tree music sunfest waterfront west palm beach concert downtown festival florida intracoastal music music festival palm tree music sunfest waterfront west palm beach" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZktjOlWgTGU) 2026-02-11T19:38Z 33.2K followers, [----] engagements "Florida testing finds high levels of Roundup weed killer in several popular bread brands MORNING MINUTE The Healthy Florida First food-testing initiative found "triple-digit" glyphosate levels in popular bread brandscould your go-to loaf be affected Read more: https://bit.ly/4taV794" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZsWM7zQR1RI) 2026-02-06T12:35Z 33K followers, [----] engagements "Restaurant's late-night thief puts on 6.5-minute cash register wrestling show A Fort Pierce restaurant's late-night break-in turned into an unexpected comedy act as the suspect battled their cash register for over six minutes leaving behind a trail of chaos in search of nothing but a bag of coins. Swift Grill posted on Facebook that on Tuesday night at around [--] a.m. their surveillance footage captured an active suspect breaking into their cash register leaving behind a trail of destruction. Swift Grill shared highlights from the surveillance video jokingly noting They say people are breaking" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_LytUK6V8G0) 2026-02-13T16:04Z 33.3K followers, [---] engagements "Diver speaks about finding over [----] gold and silver coins on the Treasure Coast worth $1M They call it the Treasure Coast for a reason CBS12's Jack Wu reports. Treasure has been found on the Treasure Coast. A long-time diver has discovered over $1 million worth of gold and silver coins from a Spanish shipwreck that sank in [----]. Levin Shavers a Captain and diver who has been treasure hunting for [--] years was diving just feet from the beach when he made the historic find. Shavers was working for Queens Jewels which leads expeditions in Sebastian throughout the summer in search of treasure" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=a6IQvv0ZshQ) 2025-10-03T20:26Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements "New details released in deadly stabbing at Florida Barnes & Noble The arrest affidavit was released on Wednesday shedding new light on the fatal stabbing of a woman at a Barnes & Noble bookstore in Palm Beach Gardens. The Palm Beach Gardens Police Department said that 40-year-old Antonio Moore faces first-degree premeditated murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 65-year-old Rita B. Loncharich on Dec. [--]. According to the arrest affidavit the stabbing occurred around 7:53 p.m. on Monday at the Barnes & Noble located at [-----] Legacy Avenue. Officers discovered Loncharich bleeding" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aQL0IbnzJ0M) 2025-12-25T14:16Z 33.1K followers, 12.6K engagements "American Airlines launches nonstop flight from Vero Beach to Charlotte American Airlines will launch nonstop service from Vero Beach Regional Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport Thursday expanding commercial air service on the Treasure Coast. According to the Vero Beach Regional Airport website the inaugural flight is scheduled to take off at noon. Read more:https://cbs12.com/news/local/american-airlines-launches-nonstop-flight-from-vero-beach-to-charlotte ______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on :" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=anj85t5LtrE) 2026-02-12T12:22Z 33.2K followers, [---] engagements "Lt. Gov. Jay Collins set to speak at Santa Rosa Correctional Institution Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins is set to hold a news conference in Milton on Monday morning. Read more: https://bit.ly/4tpjf83" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ay4zIYXUftc) 2026-02-09T15:11Z 33.1K followers, [--] engagements "Thousands expected for major music festival in West Palm Beach boosting downtown economy Palm Beach County is undergoing a dramatic transformation fueled by billions of dollars in new investments reshaping the skyline infrastructure and economic landscape. Part of that expansion is also more entertainment options and one event that could impact your Valentines Day weekend. The highly-anticipated 'Palm Tree Festival' is happening Saturday in downtown West Palm Beach. "I got my tickets about six months ago and I have a group of six friends meeting at my house and we're getting dressed up and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bIp5ZnjGMTA) 2026-02-12T01:24Z 33.2K followers, [---] engagements "A behind-the-scenes look at NASCARs [----] Daytona [---] media day BEHIND-THE-SCENES Media Day kicks off Speedweeks. Which team or driver do you think has the most to prove in [----] Read more: https://bit.ly/46nJT7F #Daytona500 #NASCARMediaDay #Speedweeks #NASCAR #CupSeries #DaytonaBeach #WorldCenterOfRacing #NASCARNation #RaceWeek _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on : https://x.com/cbs12 Subscribe to WPEC on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsIzhRSKbRtvBGsiLHfcGOA/sub_confirmation=1 WPEC Daily News Digest:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bKOOJj9DLVQ) 2026-02-11T22:17Z 33.2K followers, [---] engagements "Palm Beach police step up enforcement on boats in Lake Worth Lagoon ANCHORED BOATS MUST GO Palm Beach police step up enforcement on boats in Lake Worth Lagoon. https://bit.ly/4tnWtNP boats enforcement intracoastal lake worth lagoon mooring palm beach wpec boats enforcement intracoastal lake worth lagoon mooring palm beach wpec" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bOk7xPn96zQ) 2026-02-10T23:55Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "Florida's AG to speak in Fort Myers with law enforcement officials Attorney General James Uthmeier will be speaking in Fort Myers on Wednesday morning accompanied by law enforcement officials. Read more: https://bit.ly/4tsRhIu" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bgRAI2wltfs) 2026-02-11T15:24Z 33.1K followers, [--] engagements "'Everglades Pizza' goes viral: Inside the iguana pie made in North Palm Beach EVERGLADES PIZZA 🍕🦎 A North Palm Beach pizzeria just went viral for an iguana-topped pie are you in or out CBS12's Katie Bente reports. A pizza topped with iguana meat is not something most people expect to see but viral videos showing exactly that have pulled millions of viewers into a North Palm Beach restaurant. CBS12 News reporter Katie Bente met up Thursday with South Florida content creator Ryan Izquierdo and the owner of Bucks Coal Fired Pizza as they recreated the now-viral Everglades pizza a one-off dish" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bs3qFbL-NN0) 2026-02-05T22:09Z 33K followers, [----] engagements "PROSECUTING PREDATORS Multi-agency law enforcement leaders join Uthmeier in briefing PROSECUTING PREDATORS Multi-agency law enforcement leaders join Uthmeier for Green Cove Springs briefing. WATCH LIVE: https://bit.ly/4qt5KBM" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bxyJYNi3svo) 2026-02-09T15:54Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "A.I. sparks new interest in long rejected ATM safety feature A long-circulating myth about ATM safety the idea that entering your PIN backward alerts police has never been true. But the inventor behind the concept says artificial intelligence may finally make it possible. Many ATM users say theyre more aware than ever of their vulnerability. I suddenly dont feel safe one woman told CBS12 News. Im now looking behind me or to the side whenever I go. Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/local/ai-sparks-new-interest-in-long-rejected-atm-safety-feature-boca-raton-town-center-mall-murders-florida-news" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cY3hn1Hb11g) 2026-02-12T11:48Z 33.2K followers, [--] engagements "Waste Watch: 'FL's CFO isn't being truthful' Palm Beach County Administrator says The CBS [--] News I-Team is on Waste Watch. Things are only getting worse between the states Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia and Palm Beach County leaders. Thats because according to the CFO Palm Beach County is wasting hundreds of millions of dollars a year- tax money that's allegedly being squandered. In fact Ingoglia says Palm Beach County is the biggest offender in all of Florida. County officials are trying to defend themselves theyre trying to learn more about what exactly has put them on this highly" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cYLgODTZtoQ) 2026-01-12T23:10Z 33.1K followers, [--] engagements "Florida corrections pay set to jump from $22 to $28 an hour _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on : https://x.com/cbs12 Subscribe to WPEC on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsIzhRSKbRtvBGsiLHfcGOA/sub_confirmation=1 WPEC Daily News Digest: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLoGNi-_QL0YEz2Pqv7Thy30ageLTzR6p_ WPEC CBS12 is South Florida's source for local news weather forecasts sports and community events spanning West Palm Beach Port St. Lucie Fort Pierce Stuart Vero Beach Okeechobee along with the rest" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=d-q-jjXO-AU) 2026-02-09T15:25Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "Port St. Lucie officer shot suspect dead; investigation underway in Tradition community A Port St. Lucie Police officer was shot in the face on Monday night according to the Port St. Lucie Police Chief Leo Niemczyk. During a news conference Police Chief Niemczyk said that a little after [--] p.m. six officers responded to a home in the Town Park community in Tradition for a call for service. Police believe the call stemmed from a neighbor dispute that also involved a mental-health component. Police say upon the officers arrival they were met by the suspect an adult male who was holding what" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=d63aXHNqcLU) 2025-12-02T03:13Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "CBS12s Katie Bente Takes a Bite of the Viral Iguana Pizza A pizza topped with iguana meat is not something most people expect to see but viral videos showing exactly that have pulled millions of viewers into a North Palm Beach restaurant. CBS12 News reporter Katie Bente met up Thursday with South Florida content creator Ryan Izquierdo and the owner of Bucks Coal Fired Pizza as they recreated the now-viral Everglades pizza a one-off dish inspired by Floridas invasive green iguana problem. Read more:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=d94873fdzGM) 2026-02-06T00:05Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements "Boca Raton nurse fired after graphic TikTok targeting Karoline Leavitt A labor and delivery nurse at Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital is no longer employed after a TikTok video surfaced that appears to show her making graphic and violent comments about White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt who recently announced she is pregnant. The video was posted by a woman identified as Alexis Lexie Lawler. In the video Lawler says it gives her great joy to wish Leavitt would suffer a fourth-degree tear during childbirth the most severe type of obstetric tear using explicit and profane" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dG6E3bJBBjI) 2026-01-23T22:52Z 33.1K followers, 328.4K engagements "Port St. Lucie says no to hundreds of homes yes to preserving land Port St. Lucie has been growing fast building new homes schools and shopping centers at a rapid pace. "I know there's a lot of construction around here so there's got to be a lot of people moving to the area" Port St. Lucie resident Scott Herron said. More than [-----] people have moved here since [----] bringing the population to about [------]. But city leaders are now pumping the breaks. Making it clear they're against a proposal that would rezone [---] acres near Glades Cut Off Road and the C-24 Canal for hundreds of new homes." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dGuZA7wC2Pg) 2025-09-02T22:02Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements "Surprise delay halts Bocas review of new emergency room proposal A long-anticipated discussion about expanding emergency care in Boca Raton was unexpectedly delayed Tuesday night leaving residents who showed up to speak feeling frustrated and unheard. City leaders were scheduled to review a proposal for Boca Ratons first freestanding emergency room planned for the area near Glades and Yamato Roads. But just moments into the meeting the council announced the item would be postponed for two weeks. The sudden change left many residents stunned. It just kind of smells to me like there were some" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dkZprt-AyvY) 2026-02-11T04:23Z 33.1K followers, [--] engagements "Juvenile injured in Fort Pierce shooting police say A juvenile male was taken to the hospital after a shooting was reported Monday afternoon in Fort Pierce according to police. The Fort Pierce Police Department said officers responded shortly before [--] p.m. to the [---] block of North 23rd Street near Stoney's BBQ after receiving reports of a shooting. When officers arrived they found a juvenile male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Police said the victim was alert and conscious at the scene. He was transported by St. Lucie County Fire Rescue to a local hospital for treatment. His" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dl_G6GHDEF8) 2026-02-09T22:42Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "$26K for Home Insurance Florida Man Calls It 'Highway Robbery' Over the past few years the cost of homeowners' insurance in Florida has skyrocketed. A new Securities and Exchange Commission filing is raising some concerns for homeowners. The CEO of a popular insurance company and his wife are taking home a combined [--] million dollars. The news of the giant payday for Slide Insurance CEO Bruce Lucas and his wife is sparking outrage from customers including one resident in Jupiter Farms whose rate under Slide was six times more than what he was paying. Its quiet we have great neighbors said Bob" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=f4-n_UXUlYQ) 2025-09-12T08:30Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "South Florida forecast for February [--] [----] It's another quiet start to the day. Temperatures are in the 40s and 50s this morning. Skies are clear and will stay that way for the afternoon. Highs are in the mid to upper 70s. Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/local/quiet-weather-continues-tuesday-showers-possible-late-this-weekend _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on : https://x.com/cbs12 Subscribe to WPEC on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsIzhRSKbRtvBGsiLHfcGOA/sub_confirmation=1 WPEC Daily News Digest:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fL7mKdnzXqw) 2026-02-10T11:45Z 33.1K followers, [--] engagements "Friday district championship games set as teams advance through district tournaments The high school basketball postseason is heating up and for many teams the road to the playoffs runs straight through this weeks district tournaments. After battling through early-round matchups across the area the remaining squads now turn their attention to Fridays district championship games. Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/local/friday-district-championship-games-set-as-teams-advance-through-district-tournaments-friday-night-blitz-florida-news _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fOGh-Q8veJA) 2026-02-07T04:31Z 33K followers, [--] engagements "Mystery tech firm revealed: D-Wave Quantum Inc. to relocate HQ to Boca Raton The mystery tech company city leaders discussed earlier this month is now public. D-Wave Quantum Inc. a leading name in quantum computing announced on Tuesday that it will relocate its corporate headquarters from Palo Alto California to the Boca Raton Innovation Campus confirming details first outlined under the confidential name Project Vernon. The move set to be completed by the end of [----] is a significant win for the city and promises to create high-paying technology jobs. "To attract a worldwide leader not" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fTSGjdoSPIA) 2026-01-27T22:40Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "Woman killed after stabbing inside Barnes & Noble in Florida DEADLY STABBING A woman was killed after police say she was stabbed inside a Barnes & Noble in Palm Beach Gardens on Monday evening. The Palm Beach Gardens Police Department said that the attack happened around 7:53 p.m. on December [--] at the bookstore at [-----] Legacy Avenue. Officers responded to a report of a stabbing and at the scene found the victim Rita B. Loncharich inside and immediately began lifesaving efforts. The 65-year-old woman was rushed to a local hospital by Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue but later died from her" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fgYrJEXtsF4) 2025-12-23T18:01Z 33.1K followers, 14.3K engagements "Fort Pierce officials say city is in state of emergency; beach erosion threatening homes Homeowners along South Beach in Fort Pierce say they are increasingly concerned that ongoing beach erosion could soon begin to damage or even destroy their homes. Commissioner Matthew Broderick told CBS12 that the City of Fort Pierce is now in a state of emergency as St. Lucie County moves forward with an effort to stabilize a rapidly weakening section of shoreline near Jetty Park. One beachfront homeowner said that a 40-foot dock attached to his house washed away due to the erosion and now his family is" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=g6dAQ-5TJkw) 2026-02-10T22:36Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements "South Florida forecast for February [--] [----] South Florida is waking up to colder conditions this morning following the passage of a cold front but a warming trend is expected to take hold as the weekend progresses. While temperatures are well below average early today much milder weather is on the way. Cold air continues to filter into the region this morning on north-northwest winds. Temperatures across much of inland South Florida have dropped into the mid-30s to near [--] degrees with wind chills making it feel even colder - especially across inland communities. Read more:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gP8wLxxo4_A) 2026-02-06T10:44Z 33K followers, [--] engagements "Faith and immigration advocates rally in South Florida as Haiti TPS set to expire Feb. [--] ommunity leaders and Haitian immigrants in Palm Beach County are calling on federal officials to protect thousands of Haitian immigrants living in South Florida under Temporary Protected Status or TPS ahead of a major deadline next month. About [--] local Haitian immigrants faith and community leaders and immigration advocates gathered at Libby Wesley Plaza in Delray Beach on Friday afternoon urging the federal government to reverse its plan to end TPS for Haiti which is set to expire on Feb. [--]. Read more:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gbUwW3grUkg) 2026-01-31T04:16Z 33K followers, [----] engagements "Teen shot in back shoulder during exchange of gunfire between two groups in Florida A 15-year-old boy was taken to the hospital after he was shot in the back and shoulder during an exchange of gunfire in the city of Fort Pierce police say. The Fort Pierce Police Department said officers responded shortly before [--] p.m. to the [---] block of North 23rd Street near Stoney's BBQ after receiving reports of a shooting. Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/crime/juvenile-injured-in-fort-pierce-shooting-police-900-block-north-23rd-street-gunshot-wound-male-st-lucie-county _______________ Stay up to date" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gcDgmYIs_Do) 2026-02-10T04:37Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "No bond granted for bus attendant accused of molesting a young special-needs girl DENIED BOND No bond was granted for a former Palm Beach County school bus aide accused of molesting a young special-needs girl. Additionally the judge ordered no contact with minors including the suspect's own child CBS12's Paige Meyer reports. Read more: https://bit.ly/4rA1W2p" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gmRuMmmwhGs) 2026-02-05T14:25Z 33K followers, [----] engagements "Fog this morning quiet and warming weather into the weekend South Florida will continue to enjoy a stretch of calm mostly dry weather through the end of the week with temperatures gradually warming into early next week. The main concern early today is fog across inland and Southwest Florida. Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/local/fog-this-morning-quiet-and-warming-weather-into-the-weekend _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on : https://x.com/cbs12 Subscribe to WPEC on YouTube:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gpRfKd8feJI) 2026-02-13T11:10Z 33.3K followers, [--] engagements "Travis Pastrana and Cleetus McFarland hit the Daytona [---] presser DAYTONA [---] COVERAGE Travis Pastrana and Cleetus McFarland hit the Daytona [---] presser what do you want to hear from this duo when they take the mic WATCH LIVE: https://cbs12.com/sports/content/daytona-500-nascar-racing-florida-news-daytona-beach-drivers-stakes-stats-drivers-media-day-race-car-victory-lane-speedweek-fast-car-crashes" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=guMthG9kAlA) 2026-02-12T19:40Z 33.2K followers, [----] engagements "Unredacted witness dash cam video of crash that killed FHP trooper truck driver Video new settlement shed light on deadly I-95 crash involving FHP trooper Video courtesy: Silva & Silva P.A. _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on : https://x.com/cbs12 Subscribe to WPEC on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsIzhRSKbRtvBGsiLHfcGOA/sub_confirmation=1 WPEC Daily News Digest: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLoGNi-_QL0YEz2Pqv7Thy30ageLTzR6p_ WPEC CBS12 is South Florida's source for local news weather" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=h98WXiuKNNs) 2026-02-10T20:22Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "SpaceX rocket launches new astronauts to International Space Station Video courtesy NASA _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on : https://x.com/cbs12 Subscribe to WPEC on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsIzhRSKbRtvBGsiLHfcGOA/sub_confirmation=1 WPEC Daily News Digest: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLoGNi-_QL0YEz2Pqv7Thy30ageLTzR6p_ WPEC CBS12 is South Florida's source for local news weather forecasts sports and community events spanning West Palm Beach Port St. Lucie Fort Pierce Stuart Vero Beach" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hB3UAmRGm00) 2026-02-13T17:44Z 33.3K followers, [--] engagements "Influencing at 70: Suebelle Robbins of Palm Beach captures hearts online Social media influencers who often have large followings use their content to promote products ideas or lifestyles. It can range from fashion and beauty to tech and gaming and even social causes. The rise of platforms like TikTok Instagram and YouTube has made influencing more accessible with short-form videos and authentic storytelling being key trends. Brands collaborate with influencers to reach targeted audiences leveraging their trust and relatability. Influencers are normally anywhere from [--] to [--] years old but" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hLU5N-qIu8w) 2025-04-02T22:14Z 33K followers, [----] engagements "Port St. Lucie Police make first 'Super Speeder' arrest For the first time Port St. Lucie Police have arrested a driver under the new Super Speeder statute that took effect July [--]. Under this new law anyone stopped for speeding who has exceeded the posted speed limit by [--] mph or more or is driving at [---] mph will be arrested and taken to jail. In the past they would've received a speeding ticket. Read the full story: https://cbs12.com/news/local/port-st-lucie-police-make-first-super-speeder-arrest _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hN8uw9wobFk) 2025-09-09T21:43Z 33.1K followers, 18.1K engagements "Inside the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office: Growth puts spotlight on public safety ST. LUCIE COUNTY Fla (CBS12) The Treasure Coast is rapidly transforming. Farmland is becoming subdivisions traffic is thickening and waterways are more crowded than ever. With that growth comes an urgent question: How is law enforcement keeping pace CBS12 News I-Team spent a day inside the St. Lucie County Sheriffs Office riding along on patrol heading out on the water and stepping inside a developing command center for an up-close look at how deputies are adapting. Read more:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hW4Km0A-yww) 2025-12-04T11:46Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "DeSantis dismisses First Lady Hope Florida allegations as "political scam" Governor Ron DeSantis First Lady Casey DeSantis and Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo appeared together on Thursday at Palm Beach State College unveiling the latest round of the states Healthy Florida First food-testing initiative releasing new findings that show several widely sold bread brands contain high levels of glyphosate the active ingredient in Roundup. This marks their latest joint public event just weeks after unveiling statewide candy testing results that found arsenic in most children-marketed" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=huvNvUyLxUQ) 2026-02-06T16:08Z 33K followers, [----] engagements "Red Flag Warning: Drought low humidity and strong winds raise wildfire risk in Florida A Red Flag Fire warning is in effect for portions of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee County. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag warning until [--] tonight for Okeechobee Indian River St. Lucie Volusia Lake Orange Seminole Brevard and Osceola counties. A Red Flag fire warning means serious fire weather conditions exist or will occur shortly because of strong winds low relative humidity and warm temperatures. The Florida Forest Service says there's a strong potential of hazardous wildland fire" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=idSOsK5uaxI) 2026-02-06T22:34Z 33K followers, [--] engagements "South Florida restaurant's late-night thief puts on 6.5-minute cash register wrestling show A Fort Pierce restaurant's late-night break-in turned into an unexpected comedy act as the suspect battled their cash register for over six minutes leaving behind a trail of chaos in search of nothing but a bag of coins. Swift Grill posted on Facebook that on Tuesday night at around [--] a.m. their surveillance footage captured an active suspect breaking into their cash register leaving behind a trail of destruction. Swift Grill shared highlights from the surveillance video jokingly noting They say people" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=if03-TdHDaQ) 2026-02-13T22:43Z 33.3K followers, [---] engagements "Tip of the Iceberg: South Florida Candidate Calls for Broader Fix After Ballot Error A mistake by the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections has sparked new questions about election safeguards after an incorrect insert sent with some vote-by-mail ballots falsely told voters that a Wellington Village Council candidate had dropped out of the race. The insert incorrectly stated that a vote for Lauren Brody would not count. Brody is still an active candidate in the March municipal election. My heart literally stopped Brody told CBS12 News reporter Katie Bente. I couldnt imagine how this" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=inuSoUmVrXs) 2026-02-12T01:07Z 33.2K followers, [---] engagements "AG issues criminal subpoena to Jacksonville Mayor's team over alleged ICE obstruction Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a criminal subpoena targeting Jacksonville's Deegan administration over allegations of obstructing federal immigration efforts. Uthmeier made the announcement via X stating that there is evidence that Mayor Donna Deegan's administration coordinated to impede immigration enforcement. Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/local/jacksonville-mayor-donna-deegan-criminal-subpoena-immigration-customs-and-enforecement-ice-officer-ice-enforcement-attorney-general-james-uthmeier" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=j40eaWzlywE) 2026-02-09T17:49Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements "Bill would clear the way for mother-in-law cottages Law would allow backyard cottages across Florida to address affordable housing. Local governments would have to comply. https://bit.ly/4krjPhD ADU accessory dwelling unit affordable florida legislature granny flats housing law mother-in-law cottage parking street ADU accessory dwelling unit affordable florida legislature granny flats housing law mother-in-law cottage parking street" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=k2eWtjZg1t4) 2026-02-09T19:46Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "Palm Beach police step up enforcement on boats in Lake Worth Lagoon ANCHORED BOATS MUST GO Palm Beach police step up enforcement on boats in Lake Worth Lagoon. https://bit.ly/4tnWtNP boats enforcement intracoastal lake worth lagoon mooring palm beach wpec boats enforcement intracoastal lake worth lagoon mooring palm beach wpec" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kVpMSrtitiM) 2026-02-10T21:15Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements "EXCLUSIVE: Cast members of Netflix's 'Members Only: Palm Beach' sit down with CBS12 News Netflix's 'Members Only: Palm Beach' debuted Monday putting a new spotlight on the island. Members Only follows a group of five women navigating the unspoken rules inherited traditions and high-stakes hierarchies of Americas most rarefied social circles. The series also promises to pull back the curtain on Palm Beach a long-secretive members-only world that is now laid bare for audiences across America. Cast Members Maria Cozamanis (aka DJ TUMBLES) and Ro-mina Ustayev joined ARC Florida in-studio to talk" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kcPxXOL7q9I) 2025-12-31T14:14Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements "Daytona [---] revs up with haulers parade DAYTONA BEACH Fla. (CBS12) Engines werent the only things rumbling through Volusia County Tuesday afternoon. The [----] NASCAR Hauler Parade the unofficial beloved kickoff to Speedweeks brought fans lining the streets as the brightly polished team haulers made their ceremonial roll into town signaling that the countdown to the Daytona [---] is officially on. This years showcase held at ONE DAYTONA from [--] p.m. once again delivered the spectacle fans crave: towering rigs wrapped in team colors drivers faces emblazoned on the sides and crowds cheering as each" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kmmg_gyTwjA) 2026-02-11T04:21Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "Six months in a coffee shop is thriving with an all-abilities staff At No Limits Coffee Shop in southwest Miami-Dade the entire front and back-of-house operation from greeting customers to bussing tables is run by workers with autism Down syndrome cerebral palsy and learning disabilities a team that has spent the last six months proving exactly what its name promises. February [--] marked the shop's half-year milestone. For many of the [--] employees including 21-year-old Peter Bradford who has Down syndrome its their first job and their first chance to show their skills in a supportive workplace." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kn6-BJH9PFw) 2026-02-10T17:05Z 33.1K followers, [--] engagements "Missing Florida mission plane found in Haiti mountains; ministry believes no survivors MISSING PLANE FOUND Agape Flights a Florida-based missionary aviation ministry confirmed that its Embraer [---] Bandeirante aircraft registration N315AF was found in the mountains of Haiti after disappearing from radar over Jrmie on February [--] and the organization believes there were no survivors. In a deeply emotional announcement CEO Allen Speer shared that the aircraft dropped off radar yesterday afternoon triggering an intensive search-and-rescue mission that continued through the night and into today." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kzXIBzyM3D0) 2026-02-06T20:50Z 33.1K followers, 12.4K engagements "Arrest video: Truck driver accused in fatal Turnpike crash in Florida custody Harjinder Singh the undocumented truck driver accused of causing a deadly crash on Floridas Turnpike earlier this month is now in the custody of the St. Lucie County Sheriffs Office. The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office (SLCSO) said Singh [--] was extradited from California on Thursday Lt. Gov. Jay Collins personally escorting him to the plane. He faces three counts of vehicular homicide stemming from an August [--] collision that claimed the lives of three South Florida residents. Newly released video from the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lB9Z9ShZqwc) 2025-08-22T17:39Z 33.2K followers, 406.3K engagements "Florida man accused of Target card theft crashes and fake $20s found A 22-year-old Port St. Lucie man was arrested Sunday after deputies say he stole more than $200 worth of trading cards from a Target fled the store struck two vehicles while leaving the area and was later found with dozens of counterfeit $20 bills in his car. Thomas Robert Schuck was taken into custody Feb. [--] following a reported theft at the Target store at [----] NW Federal Highway in Stuart according to a probable cause affidavit from the Martin County Sheriffs Office. Investigators say store staff watched Schuck enter the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=leG07mXMB3U) 2026-02-04T04:11Z 33.2K followers, [---] engagements "Scrap fire in West Palm Beach Scrap fire in West Palm Beach sends smoke billowing through the sky. Latest info: https://cbs12.com/news/local/vehicle-fire-in-west-palm-beach-sends-black-smoke-into-the-sky-we-buy-scrap-fire-rescue-blaze blaze car fire fire fire-rescue smoke vehicle fire west palm beach blaze car fire fire fire-rescue smoke vehicle fire west palm beach" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ljPly5IaD1I) 2026-02-12T19:08Z 33.2K followers, [---] engagements "Emergency sand project underway as beach erosion threatens Florida homes Homeowners along South Beach in Fort Pierce say they are increasingly concerned that ongoing beach erosion could soon begin damaging or even destroying their homes. Now St. Lucie County moves forward with an emergency effort to stabilize a rapidly weakening section of shoreline near Jetty Park. Over the weekend county crews installed concrete barriers near two private properties along Jetty Park Beach on Hutchinson Island after officials determined portions of the dune system were vulnerable to washing out. Read more:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lvXFeTSq7jg) 2026-02-10T12:01Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "Outside Mar-a-Lago Pres. Trump clarifies U.S. is starting to talk to Cuba amid pressure Speaking to reporters outside his Mar-a-Lago club on Sunday morning President Donald Trump doubled down on his administration's strategy to isolate Cuba predicting that the communist government is ready to fall under the weight of a coordinated energy squeeze. Following his comments aboard Air Force One Saturday night where he first revealed the U.S. is "starting to talk to Cuba" the President provided more context on why he believes the regime is now willing to negotiate. "Cuba's a failing nation" The" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nWFvmj_JYVo) 2026-02-01T19:17Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "Girl sues school board middle school teacher who allegedly engaged in sex with her A girl who was allegedly sexually molested by a teacher is suing the Palm Beach County School Board and the teacher. Christopher Withers [--] a former teacher at Watson B. Duncan Middle School in Palm Beach Gardens was arrested last March on [--] counts of lewd and lascivious behavior on a victim aged 12-16 and other sex offenses involving a student. According to the lawsuit filed in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial District in Palm Beach County the alleged victim is suing the school board which oversees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nd-M0FyMO1w) 2026-02-10T22:43Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "Florida lawmakers push stricter voter registration checks Two bills moving through the Florida Legislature could significantly change how the state verifies citizenship for people registering to vote a move supporters say will strengthen election integrity but critics warn could create unnecessary barriers for lawful voters. Senate Bill [----] and House Bill [---] are companion measures aimed at tightening the process the state uses to confirm someones citizenship before adding them to voter rolls. Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/local/florida-lawmakers-push-stricter-voter-registration-checks" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nytTOjz2fVM) 2026-02-12T04:36Z 33.2K followers, [--] engagements "South Florida brush fire 100% contained scorches [---] acres in Okeechobee County Okeechobee County Fire Rescue was on scene Friday battling a brush fire along NW 160th Street near 144th Avenue where an estimated [--] to [--] acres had burned. In an update Okeechobee County Fire Rescue said the fire is 100% contained. OCFR said a trailer on the property was engulfed in flames but no injuries to people or animals have been reported. The fire comes amid critically dry conditions countywide as officials continue to warn that even a single spark could trigger a fast-moving wildfire. Earlier this week" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oBe2ILfoBKg) 2026-02-07T04:12Z 33K followers, [---] engagements "Balance healing strength: Warriors Choice connects firefighter service dog As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary Amazing America continues to spotlight the people who reflect the nations history pride and enduring spirit. For Clarksville Tennessee firefighter Dalton Reda that spirit is tested not just in burning buildings but long after the sirens stop. Reda has spent the past ten years in the fire service. What began as a career choice drawn by the flexible schedule quickly became a calling defined by danger responsibility and brotherhood. But firefighting he says is" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oEoiU2Tzfes) 2026-02-12T11:27Z 33.2K followers, [--] engagements "WATCH: Good Samaritan saves mother and [--] children from canal car wreck A mother is hospitalized and her three children are recovering after their vehicle flipped into a canal Sunday near Allappattah Road and Minute Maid Road. Officials say the outcome could have been far worse if not for the quick actions of a Good Samaritan who pulled the family from the water. The crash marks the second incident of its kind in Martin County since Friday highlighting a dangerous trend on local rural roads. Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/local/good-samaritan-saves-mother-and-3-children-from-canal-car-wreck" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=omK6PEhVW0M) 2026-02-10T00:39Z 33.1K followers, [--] engagements "Florida Sheriff briefs the media on deputy-involved shooting in Belle Glade A deputy-involved shooting took place Thursday near Glade View Elementary School in Belle Glade. CBS12 News reporter Katie Bente shared that she is heading to the scene where a Palm Beach County deputy opened fire on one person. The shooting happened just steps away from the school. At this time its unclear how seriously the person was injured but no deputies were hurt according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO). Details remain limited and many questions are still unanswered. CBS12 News will continue to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=p-b3XirakRc) 2025-10-09T18:24Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "South Florida homeless count conducted during cold front data review now underway Communities across the Treasure Coast took part on January [--] in a required one-day count of people experiencing homelessness a process officials say helps guide services and federal funding even though it captures only a snapshot in time. The annual Point-in-Time Count took place Thursday across Martin St. Lucie and Indian River counties. Volunteers service providers and law enforcement fanned out early in the morning to look for people living unsheltered conduct brief surveys and share information about" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pJPU0AVm11U) 2026-02-05T00:19Z 33K followers, [---] engagements "Over 5k iguanas caught in [--] hours MORNING MINUTE Floridians turned in over [----] cold-stunned green iguanas to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission in just [--] hours. Talk about a lizard roundup Read more: https://bit.ly/46hYhOw" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=q7-YrIedvHA) 2026-02-05T12:25Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements "Maniac charged after [--] shots fired at woman in Belle Glade BELLE GLADE Fla. (CBS12) A Belle Glade woman narrowly escaped death after nearly [--] shots were fired at her while she sat in her car deputies say. The Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office (PBSO) responded to reports of gunfire at the Prewitt Village neighborhood around 6:46 p.m. Sunday. When deputies arrived they spoke with the victim who described a terrifying series of events leading up to the shooting. Earlier that day around [--] p.m. the victim noticed a black car parked outside her home. She recognized the car as belonging to a woman" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=q8xPXc8OA6M) 2024-12-05T21:46Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements "1000-pound great white shark caught from shore along popular Florida beach Anglers on Pensacola Beach reeled in a rare [--] to 13-foot great white shark during a multiday fishing trip an extraordinary catch that stunned even experienced shark fishermen. Dylan Wier and Blaine Kenny of Coastal Worldwide were helping a group on a 48-hour shark fishing trip when the massive apex predator took the bait within the first [--] hours. The shark estimated at around [----] pounds put up nearly an hour-long fight before the crew brought it close enough to document and safely release it back into the water." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qQQSjXRjD6I) 2026-01-23T17:27Z 33K followers, 10.4K engagements "Officials give update on search for Nancy Guthrie mother of 'Today' show host. WATCH LIVE Officials give update on search for Nancy Guthrie mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie missing in Arizona. Read more: https://bit.ly/4rxlZ1m" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qslDWZuyEgk) 2026-02-06T04:10Z 33K followers, [---] engagements "Daytona [---] media day [----] puts NASCARs biggest drivers in the spotlight DRIVERS IN THE HOT SEAT🔥 It's media day in Daytona Do you have any questions for the NASCAR drivers Read more: https://bit.ly/4abQIv9 #Daytona500 #NASCARMediaDay #Speedweeks #NASCAR2026 #cupseries #daytonabeach #driversinthehotseat #thegreatamericanrace _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on : https://x.com/cbs12 Subscribe to WPEC on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsIzhRSKbRtvBGsiLHfcGOA/sub_confirmation=1 WPEC Daily News Digest:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rmwVhVQLPWw) 2026-02-11T17:57Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements "NASCAR president talks drivers race cars and Daytona [---] pressure DAYTONA BEACH Fla. (WPEC) NASCAR is officially back on track this week as teams return to Daytona International Speedway to prepare for the 68th running of the Daytona [---] on Sunday the sports biggest and most-watched event of the year. With the garage opening and haulers unloading across the infield anticipation is building for a season many inside the industry believe could mark a renewed connection to NASCARs heritage. WCYB sat down for an exclusive interview with NASCAR President Steve ODonnell to discuss the state of the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=s966s1nabho) 2026-02-12T01:22Z 33.2K followers, [--] engagements "Florida AG launches investigation into JPMorgan Chase over Trump Media de-banking Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on Monday the launch of an official investigation into JPMorgan Chase Bank. In a video posted to X Uthmeier cited concerns over the banks alleged coordination with the Biden Department of Justice and Special Counsel Jack Smith in what he referred to as Operation Arctic Frost. According to Uthmeier JPMorgan Chase de-banked Trump Media Group a Florida-based company at a critical moment just before it went public. The Attorney General claims this action harmed the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sc6ug9ex7rs) 2025-11-10T22:38Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements "Florida Teen after being accused of setting friend on fire **Warning: Viewer discretion advised.** Play with fire and you might get burnedor end up in handcuffs. Thats what happened to two Marion County teens after one was burned and the other arrested for allegedly setting his friend on fire. According to an arrest affidavit from the Marion County Sheriffs Office on January [--] investigators responded to UF Health Shands Children's Hospital in Gainesville after receiving reports of a teen allegedly being set on fire by another teen. At the hospital investigators made contact with the juvenile" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ssX4Uwf7Kms) 2026-02-07T00:06Z 33K followers, [---] engagements "Pregnant woman survives sinking car crash welcomes baby girl in Fort Pierce MORNING MINUTE From roadside danger to a heartwarming new beginning a Good Samaritan's bravery turned into a story of hope for a pregnant woman on I-95 in Stuart Read more: https://bit.ly/4kuqxU0" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=t1J0TRehAx8) 2026-02-10T12:45Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements "Strangers raise $55K for 92-year-old Florida woman who was still working to pay her bills A 92-year-old Pompano Beach woman who was still working in a Burlington dressing room to keep up with her monthly bills is getting a chance at retirement thanks to strangers who have raised more than $55000 on her behalf. April Steele had been shopping at the Pompano Beach Burlington a few weeks ago when she noticed an older woman working in the dressing room. The sight she told WSVN immediately struck her. Steele told reporters she thought the employee had to be in her 80s and it stunned her to learn" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tpNmATY1Yvo) 2026-01-26T19:35Z 33K followers, [----] engagements "Reagan statue unveiled at FIU as Florida expands its collection of America [---] monuments Governor Ron DeSantis gathered with university leaders at Florida International University on Friday to unveil a new bronze monument honoring the 40th president Ronald Reagan. The ceremony held on what would have been Reagan's 115th birthday marks the latest milestone in Floridas ambitious "America 250" initiative to commemorate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. Part of appreciating the founding principles of America. is also to recognize people that have exemplified those ideals" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uMiHiaYAjw8) 2026-02-06T18:49Z 33K followers, [---] engagements "Palm Beach County tops wasteful spending list with $344M surpassing Miami-Dade by $40M Palm Beach County is wasting a lot of money according to the Sunshine State's Chief Financial Officer. Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia announced Thursday that the county wasted an excessive amount of taxpayer money a total of $344 million. He said the figure is the highest amount of wasteful spending among the eleven local governments reviewed. Ingoglia also noted that the county outspent Miami-Dade County by more than $40 million. CFO Ingoglia is now calling on Palm Beach County to take" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uqo6Ex18_9M) 2025-12-05T22:33Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "NFL rookie ordered to stay away from WNBA player after arrest in Florida RISING STAR GETS NO CONTACT ORDER A Falcons rookie is ordered to stay away from a WNBA player after an arrestdo you think teams should do more when players face serious accusations A Miami-Dade County judge ordered Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker James Pearce Jr. to stay away from his girlfriend WNBA player Rickea Jackson following his arrest over the weekend in South Florida. Authorities said Pearce allegedly attacked Jackson on Saturday and then attempted to avoid officers who moved in to arrest him. He was taken" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vJsnVVhVSsY) 2026-02-09T18:42Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "NASCAR's Kyle Busch scores Daytona [---] pole and reignites hunt for his first [---] win Kyle Busch won the pole for NASCAR's season-opening Daytona [---] to give the driver with the longest active losing streak in The Great American Race a shot at the victory that has escaped him his entire career. Busch is [--] for [--] in the Daytona [---] and hasn't started in the top five since [----] when he still drove for Joe Gibbs Racing. He started fourth and finished third that year then was a career-best second to then-teammate Denny Hamlin in [----]. Kyle we've got to get him this [---] said team owner Richard" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vPebOLW2a3I) 2026-02-12T18:09Z 33.2K followers, [----] engagements "'Highway robbery': Former policyholder reacts to Slide Insurance CEO's big payday Over the past few years the cost of homeowners' insurance in Florida has skyrocketed. A new Securities and Exchange Commission filing is raising some concerns for homeowners. The CEO of a popular insurance company and his wife are taking home a combined [--] million dollars. The news of the giant payday for Slide Insurance CEO Bruce Lucas and his wife is sparking outrage from customers including one resident in Jupiter Farms whose rate under Slide was six times more than what he was paying. Its quiet we have great" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vu2TiJ33LkM) 2025-09-11T22:24Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "New autism-focused school coming to Port St. Lucie opening in [----] Construction is underway on a new autism-focused school in St. Lucie County giving families on the Treasure Coast another educational option designed specifically for students on the autism spectrum. Ground has been broken for the Treasure Coast School for Autism a public charter school expanding from Palm Beach County into Port St. Lucie. The school is set to open for the [--------] school year starting with pre-kindergarten through second grade. For months CBS12 News has spoken with Port St. Lucie parents who say they have" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wGsjF3apsas) 2026-01-20T22:54Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements "City in Florida to make waves with $30M surf park development A major development is set to transform the small city of Fellsmere into a surfing destination promising a significant boost to the local economy. The Point Surf Park a $30 million project will be built on the site of the former Mesa Park which has been vacant for [--] years. Developer Luiz de Araujo shared that the park will feature a 700-foot artificial wave pool capable of creating waves for all skill levels from beginners to professional surfers. "All the surfers of course are going crazy" de Araujo said. "It's about [---] surfers" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=w_VRgiAFYbg) 2025-11-04T20:24Z 33.3K followers, [----] engagements "Great white shark spotted off the coast of Palm Beach County A boat captain reached for his cell phone and got video of a great white shark off the coast of Palm Beach County recently. Capt. Dustin Richter posted the video on Instagram. He says he got video of the great white shark Saturday at about 2:35 p.m. about [---] miles from shore off the coast of Delray Beach. "He was just kind of passing through I'd say he was he was very calm. He was just kind of swimming around the boat doing laps around us kind of just I would say checking us out. And he really wasn't aggressive in any way shape or" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=x4TYg6MKB6k) 2025-12-29T23:41Z 33K followers, 77.3K engagements "South Florida police ID 65-year-old woman killed in Jeep crash The Fort Pierce Police Department has identified the 65-year-old woman killed when a Jeep veered off the road crashed into her and a nearby pool and trapped her beneath the vehicle. The Fort Pierce Police Department said that officers responded to the [----] block of Laurel Leaf Lane on Saturday at around 2:10 p.m. in response to a report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash. When officers arrived on scene they reported that a Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by a 38-year-old woman veered off the roadway crashing through hedges and fencing" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=x986U66D9hI) 2026-02-12T04:31Z 33.2K followers, [---] engagements "PBC Democratic leaders call for ICE reforms as DHS funding deadline approaches Local Democratic leaders in Palm Beach County are calling for changes to Immigration and Customs Enforcement practices just days before a deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security. At a news conference Monday outside the federal courthouse in West Palm Beach U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel was joined by county officials school leaders faith leaders advocates and business owners who say current ICE enforcement tactics are causing fear and disrupting families schools and local businesses. Frankel argued ICE is" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xUi43Sv9BMI) 2026-02-09T21:19Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements "Barnes & Noble deadly stabbing suspect appears in Florida court The arrest affidavit was released on Wednesday shedding new light on the fatal stabbing of a woman at a Barnes & Noble bookstore in Palm Beach Gardens. The Palm Beach Gardens Police Department said that 40-year-old Antonio Moore faces first-degree premeditated murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 65-year-old Rita B. Loncharich on Dec. [--]. According to the arrest affidavit the stabbing occurred around 7:53 p.m. on Monday at the Barnes & Noble located at [-----] Legacy Avenue. Officers discovered Loncharich bleeding with" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=y2ARevFEKIc) 2025-12-24T17:38Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements "'Here we go again': Another Florida nurse under fire after controversial TikTok MORNING MINUTE Another Florida nurse is facing backlash from the Attorney General after posting a controversial TikTok. Read more: https://bit.ly/4ct6yD7" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-YJ-Jj5O8p4) 2026-02-13T12:25Z 33.2K followers, [---] engagements "Deadly crashes on State Road [---] spark urgent safety push but major expansion years away The Martin County Sheriff has flat-out called State Road [---] a death trap after a series of deadly crashes along the rural highway also known as Warfield Boulevard. The narrow two-lane road connects Okeechobee County and Martin County taking drivers through long stretches with just one lane in each direction and little room for error. In the first two weeks of January alone six people were killed in crashes along the stretch in Martin County according to the sheriffs office. Its pretty dangerous. Ive seen" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=09ib8i0O7sk) 2026-02-13T04:33Z 33.3K followers, [---] engagements "NASCAR pays tribute to Greg Biffle following fatal plane crash REMEMBERING BIFFLE Sunday marks the 68th running of the Daytona [---] and when the field takes the green flag in pursuit of the Harley J. Earl Trophy many in the garage will be carrying heavy hearts. The sport is still grieving the loss of former NASCAR Cup Series driver and humanitarian Greg Biffle who was killed in an offseason plane crash. WCYBs Heather Williams reports from Daytona International Speedway on how teams plan to honor Biffle during the sports biggest weekend. The jagged-edged No. [--] font became synonymous with" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0Ak2wEz4Wg4) 2026-02-13T02:45Z 33.3K followers, [----] engagements "Lake Okeechobee fire spreads to [----] acres Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/local/800-acre-fire-burns-lake-bed-lake-okeechobee-blaze-continues-to-spread-smoke-florida-forest-service-florida-news _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on : https://x.com/cbs12 Subscribe to WPEC on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsIzhRSKbRtvBGsiLHfcGOA/sub_confirmation=1 WPEC Daily News Digest: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLoGNi-_QL0YEz2Pqv7Thy30ageLTzR6p_ WPEC CBS12 is South Florida's source for local news weather" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2NyHY8YbB2M) 2026-02-13T19:57Z 33.3K followers, [---] engagements "American Airlines launches nonstop flight from Vero Beach to Charlotte TAKING OFF American Airlines launches nonstop service from Vero Beach to Charlotte. Read more: https://bit.ly/4auFoZY" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=35whgBBolLY) 2026-02-12T14:25Z 33.3K followers, [---] engagements "Parents of Parkland victim use A.I. to revive sons voice in new podcast As the nation marks eight years since the Parkland school shooting this weekend the parents of Joaquin Guac Oliver are using AI to ensure their sons voice continues to push for change. Manuel Oliver appeared on CBS12 News at [--] p.m. Friday to discuss a new weekly podcast Guacs Going On which will be hosted by an AI-generated version of his late son. The project draws from Joaquins social media posts ideas and personal values to recreate his voice and persona. Oliver said the podcast is designed to confront gun violence" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3K6aQPH-iPM) 2026-02-13T23:05Z 33.3K followers, [--] engagements "President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrived at Palm Beach International Airport President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrived at Palm Beach International Airport on Friday. _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on : https://x.com/cbs12 Subscribe to WPEC on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsIzhRSKbRtvBGsiLHfcGOA/sub_confirmation=1 WPEC Daily News Digest: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLoGNi-_QL0YEz2Pqv7Thy30ageLTzR6p_ WPEC CBS12 is South Florida's source for local news" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5UJP4wEiozU) 2026-02-13T23:36Z 33.3K followers, [----] engagements "What happened to Nancy Guthrie Timeline of what we know so far Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos who is leading authorities amid the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie is reportedly blocking the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) from important evidence. Citing an unnamed U.S. law enforcement source Fox News Digital broke the news on Thursday night. Earlier on Thursday FBI Phoenix released new information about the suspect in connection with Guthrie's mysterious disappearance. The agency also shared images of an Ozark Trail Hiker Pack which investigators said is a style of backpack the suspect" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8ENATTiapNc) 2026-02-13T15:31Z 33.3K followers, [--] engagements "Florida's AG to speak in Winter Haven with Sheriff Grady Judd Attorney General James Uthmeier will be speaking in Winter Haven on Friday morning with law enforcement officials. Read more: https://bit.ly/4tBknWm" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9EcZHetv6CI) 2026-02-13T22:56Z 33.3K followers, [---] engagements "Regional quarterfinals tip off Friday as Treasure Coast girls chase playoff redemption The high school basketball postseason is heating up with regional quarterfinal games tipping off across our area Friday night including a pair of powerhouse programs on the Treasure Coast. Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/local/regional-quarterfinals-tip-off-friday-as-treasure-coast-girls-chase-playoff-redemption-florida-sports _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on : https://x.com/cbs12 Subscribe to WPEC on YouTube:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9dKFj_mmBOE) 2026-02-14T04:38Z 33.2K followers, [--] engagements "Over [--] full-time NASCAR drivers now juggle [---] mph & dad duty ahead of the Daytona [---] DAD DRIVERS The Daytona [---] garage is basically a nursery this week which driver do you think will be the next new dad The high-octane world of the NASCAR Cup Series has traded engine oil for baby formula as the [----] season kicks off with a record-breaking roster of racing dads. While the sport has always been a family affair the [----] garage area feels more like a playground than a pit road. The "young guns" who entered the series a decade ago have officially transformed into the "dad squad" led by veteran" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CSam16ol_pM) 2026-02-13T01:23Z 33.3K followers, [----] engagements "How B.J. McLeod just crashed the Daytona [---] party MCLEOD QUALIFIES After a post-race inspection shake-up B.J. McLeod and the No. [--] Live Fast Motorsports team are officially IN for Sunday This marks B.J.s 6th career Daytona [---] start and hes ready to make every lap count. Read more NASCAR coverage: https://cbs12.com/news/videos/nascar-honors-greg-biffle-daytona-500-after-tragic-off-season-plane-crash-florida-news-daytona-beach-racing-motorsport-911-call-audio #NASCAR #Daytona500 #BJMcLeod #LiveFast78 #TheGreatAmericanRace #Speedweeks2026 #DaytonaBeach #UnderdogStory #CUPseries #NASCARDuel" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DxLiExynozo) 2026-02-13T22:30Z 33.3K followers, [---] engagements "51 arrested in major Polk County gang and fentanyl trafficking investigation Sheriff Grady Judd and Attorney General James Uthmeier announced [--] arrests after a months-long Polk County gang investigation that seized [--] pounds of meth [----] pounds of fentanyl and [--] firearms amid a surge in overdose deaths. Story: https://cbs12.com/news/local/florida-news-attorney-general-james-uthmeier-sheriff-grady-judd-florida-department-of-law-enforcement-fdle-winter-haven _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on :" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EGipM4bu-9s) 2026-02-13T16:45Z 33.3K followers, [---] engagements "FBI hunts for Florida woman who is accused of stealing $34M in COVID-19 relief funds She vanished days before court and now the FBI says this woman from Palm Beach County may have stolen $34 million in pandemic aid. The FBI Miami Field Office said it's searching for Elaine Angene Escoe [--] who is accused of masterminding a $34 million fraud scheme targeting federal COVID-19 relief programs. Escoe was last seen in Palm Beach County on June [--] just days before she failed to appear for a scheduled court hearing on June [--] according to the news release. A federal arrest warrant was issued shortly" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ERkjGekpkbg) 2025-09-05T03:38Z 33.3K followers, 324.7K engagements "10 wins [--] straight top-fives: 19-year-old Connor Zilisch brings major buzz to Daytona As the NASCAR Cup Series prepares for the Daytona [---] the focus is shifting toward a new face in a sport where household names rarely change. While most rookies tend to slink along unnoticed during the buildup to the Great American Race 19-year-old Connor Zilisch has arrived as a rare freshman phenom already making waves across the motorsports world. Driving the No. [--] Trackhouse Racing Toyota Zilisch faces the steepest learning curve in racing as he jumps from the OReilly Series to the Cup level. "This" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FWyn8R86zr4) 2026-02-14T02:01Z 33.3K followers, [---] engagements "Homebuyer Alert: Wire Fraud Victim Shares Warning Caroline Bahadourian has closed dozens of real estate deals and flipped over [--] properties but her years of experience couldn't protect her from a sophisticated property wire fraud scheme. The Martin County Sheriffs Office is now investigating after hackers made off with over $65000 of Bahadourians life savings. While Bahadourian is usually the one facilitating deals for others this time she was the buyer. The loss occurred during what she thought was a standard property closing. The fraud began when Bahadourian received what appeared to be" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FkBVvrQHIT0) 2026-02-14T04:32Z 33.3K followers, [---] engagements "Erosion forces Fort Pierce restaurant to close off area Fort Pierce beach erosion impacts local business; city in state of emergency. beach dump erosion fort pierce renourishment sand beach dump erosion fort pierce renourishment sand" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HvPqE4fBWFs) 2026-02-11T18:37Z 33.2K followers, [---] engagements "Foster Pit bull mauls small dog to death near South Florida park A peaceful Friday walk near a popular Hobe Sound park turned violent when a fostered pit bull mix escaped a home and fatally attacked a small dog according to the Martin County Sheriffs Office. The deadly mauling happened near Zeus Park in the historic Olympia neighborhood a spot neighbors say is typically calm and pet friendly. Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/local/foster-dog-mauls-small-pet-to-death-near-hobe-sounds-zeus-park _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IVvW0snuoHc) 2026-02-13T04:07Z 33.3K followers, [---] engagements "15k tons of sand arrive to Fort Pierce beaches to fight beach erosion Beach erosion in Fort Pierce has reached a critical stage as an emergency sand dump at Jetty Park enters its third day. While crews have completed approximately 30% of the total sand haul officials warn that a permanent solution to the vanishing shoreline is still years away. The current crisis is a visual shock to many; where a wide beach stood just two years ago water now laps at the doorsteps of island residents. Read more:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=K-lWFSls4C8) 2026-02-13T12:32Z 33.3K followers, [----] engagements "NASCAR makes announcement at the Daytona [---]. Any guesses on what NASCAR makes announcement at the Daytona [---]. Any guesses on what Read more Daytona [---] coverage: https://cbs12.com/sports/content/daytona-500-nascar-racing-florida-news-daytona-beach-drivers-stakes-stats-drivers-media-day-race-car-victory-lane-speedweek-fast-car-crashes" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KhbAeg3fa-M) 2026-02-13T17:58Z 33.3K followers, [----] engagements "Deputy saves baby unconscious driver after Florida carjacking ends in fiery crash A Jacksonville carjacking turned into a blazing wreck Sunday when a fleeing suspect crashed the stolen car with the victim's baby still strapped inside. Body camera footage released by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office shows the chaotic aftermath after investigators say a man later identified as 34-year-old Richard Younger forcibly pulled a woman from her vehicle near 103rd Street and sped off with her one-year-old child still inside. Deputies report that they quickly located the stolen vehicle and attempted to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LDS_PNlpSQU) 2026-02-14T16:21Z 33.3K followers, [---] engagements "'Smoke' Rises Again: Tony Stewart returns to Daytona for NASCAR Truck Series opener 'SMOKE' RETURNS After a decade-long absence as a NASCAR driver three-time Cup Series Champion Tony Stewart returns to the track for the Craftsman Truck Series race at Daytona International Speedwaydo you think "Smoke" still has what it takes to win Heather Williams WCYB reports. Read more: https://cbs12.com/newsletter-daily/decade-away-nascar-daytona-500-tony-stewart-returns-to-daytona-for-nascar-truck-series-opener-chase-briscoe #TonyStewart #Daytona #TruckSeries #NASCAR #TonyStewart #Daytona #Smoke" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LM5rKQKArUE) 2026-02-14T01:45Z 33.3K followers, [---] engagements "President Donald Trump arrives at PBI President Donald Trump arrives at Palm Beach International Airport" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LMsQI8hCJWw) 2026-02-14T03:19Z 33.3K followers, [----] engagements "The moment NASCAR's Kyle Larson realized he wanted to be a legend. Kyle Larson isnt satisfied with just two Cup Series titleshes officially on the hunt for more. Do you think he can pull off another championship this season 🏁🏆 Read more: https://cbs12.com/sports/content/daytona-500-nascar-racing-florida-news-daytona-beach-drivers-stakes-stats-drivers-media-day-race-car-victory-lane-speedweek-fast-car-crashes _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on : https://x.com/cbs12 Subscribe to WPEC on YouTube:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=L_p-JrmUpHI) 2026-02-13T16:54Z 33.3K followers, [----] engagements "The Daytona [---] close call that almost ended NASCAR's Casey Mears run DAYTONA [---] COVERAGE A spin a patch of grass and inches from a crash Casey Mears still makes the Daytona [---]. Casey Mears spun on pit road got briefly stuck in the infield grass and missed a last-lap crash by mere inches. After all that he finished eighth a qualifying race Thursday night for the Daytona [---] good enough to get him into The Great American Race. Mears choked back tears three separate times after squeezing into the 41-car field as the highest-finishing open car in the first of two 150-mile qualifying races." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MHWOl1DDtzg) 2026-02-13T04:01Z 33.3K followers, [----] engagements "Fort Pierce beach erosion reaches critical stage as emergency sand dumping continues Beach erosion in Fort Pierce has reached a critical stage as an emergency sand dump at Jetty Park enters its third day. While crews have completed approximately 30% of the total sand haul officials warn that a permanent solution to the vanishing shoreline is still years away. The current crisis is a visual shock to many; where a wide beach stood just two years ago water now laps at the doorsteps of island residents. Coastal experts point to weather as the primary stressor driving this accelerated erosion. A" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MaNMOBNtSK0) 2026-02-12T21:12Z 33.3K followers, [---] engagements "Shocking Beach Erosion Hits Fort Pierce Beach erosion in Fort Pierce has reached a critical stage as an emergency sand dump at Jetty Park enters its third day. While crews have completed approximately 30% of the total sand haul officials warn that a permanent solution to the vanishing shoreline is still years away. The current crisis is a visual shock to many; where a wide beach stood just two years ago water now laps at the doorsteps of island residents. Coastal experts point to weather as the primary stressor driving this accelerated erosion. A series of unusually harsh winters combined" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=O7luEhfZF0w) 2026-02-13T01:29Z 33.3K followers, [---] engagements "What were seeing as Daytona [---] practice begins at The World Center of Racing PRACTICE PREVIEW 🏁 Engines are up in Daytona Beach who do you want us to check in with during practice Read more: bit.ly/4abQIv9 #Daytona500 #Speedweeks #NASCAR2026 #CupSeries #DaytonaBeach #DriversInTheHotSeat #NASCARNation #RaceWeek #Daytona _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on : https://x.com/cbs12 Subscribe to WPEC on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsIzhRSKbRtvBGsiLHfcGOA/sub_confirmation=1 WPEC Daily News Digest:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OZRdqdu2TZo) 2026-02-11T19:48Z 33.2K followers, [----] engagements "Why Jeffrey Epstein fired defense attorney Alan Dershowitz despite getting a "sweetheart deal" Alan Dershowitz sat down with CBS12 News I-Team Chief Investigator Mike Magnoli for a comprehensive interview spanning the world-famous defense attorney's decades-long career which included the times he represented some of the United States' most infamous defendants such as O.J. Simpson and Jeffrey Epstein. During the interview Dershowitz went on to talk about the cases brought against President Donald Trump explaining his concerns and saying which one he thought would likely end in a conviction. He" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RNosXyBEsL8) 2025-06-02T17:45Z 33.3K followers, [----] engagements "Authorities on Florida's Treasure Coast stepping up immigration enforcement The latest data shows there's an increased immigration enforcement effort going on on the Treasure Coast. ICE is now using at building at [----] SE Commerce Avenue in Stuart as a temporary facility. Thursday afternoon we saw a heavy law enforcement presence in a residential neighborhood not far from this ICE facility. Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/local/authorities-on-treasure-coast-stepping-up-immigration-enforcement _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SqVS7OvpmPY) 2025-10-23T22:47Z 33.2K followers, [----] engagements "American Airlines launches nonstop flight from Vero Beach to Charlotte This is a big day for airline passengers in Vero Beach. American Airlines launched nonstop service from Vero Beach Regional Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport Thursday expanding commercial air service on the Treasure Coast. Thursday morning American Airlines started service to Vero Beach Regional Airport and the first American Airlines flight arrived from Charlotte North Carolina shortly before 11:30. The new route becomes the second major airline addition at the airport since December marking continued" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ts8mlmwMoXA) 2026-02-13T01:22Z 33.3K followers, [---] engagements "JetBlue lands in Vero Beach as the regional airport becomes a Treasure Coast hub Commercial air travel on the Treasure Coast expanded significantly today as JetBlue made its inaugural landing at Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB). The airline is now offering daily flights out of Vero Beach to two major Northeastern hubs: New York's JFK International Airport and Boston Logan International Airport. The small regional airport now hosts one of the largest airlines in the country marking a major convenience for local travelers who want to avoid the over hour-long drive to West Palm Beach or" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=U1uMtM_lF70) 2025-12-12T01:28Z 33.3K followers, [---] engagements "Deadly crashes on State Road [---] spark urgent safety push but major expansion years away A peaceful Friday walk near a popular Hobe Sound park turned violent when a fostered pit bull mix escaped a home and fatally attacked a small dog according to the Martin County Sheriffs Office. The deadly mauling happened near Zeus Park in the historic Olympia neighborhood a spot neighbors say is typically calm and pet-friendly. Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/local/foster-dog-mauls-small-pet-to-death-near-hobe-sounds-zeus-park _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YYJLMNj_4_c) 2026-02-13T04:30Z 33.3K followers, [---] engagements "BODYCAM: YouTuber Jack Doherty arrested after Miami Beach traffic stunt drugs found Youtuber Jack Dohertys latest video stunt ended in handcuffs after Miami Beach police say he stepped into traffic for a bet and refused to move. According to officers with the Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD) 22-year-old YouTube influencer and streamer Jack Doherty intentionally stepped in the middle of Washington Ave. to film content and blocked traffic creating a "dangerous situation for drivers and himself." Officers say they instructed him multiple times to clear the road but Doherty allegedly refused" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Z8HAhT7KE9g) 2025-11-16T16:19Z 33.3K followers, 87.8K engagements "American Airlines launches nonstop flight from Vero Beach to Charlotte Read the story here: https://cbs12.com/news/local/american-airlines-launches-nonstop-flight-from-vero-beach-to-charlotte _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on : https://x.com/cbs12 Subscribe to WPEC on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsIzhRSKbRtvBGsiLHfcGOA/sub_confirmation=1 WPEC Daily News Digest: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLoGNi-_QL0YEz2Pqv7Thy30ageLTzR6p_ WPEC CBS12 is South Florida's source for local news weather" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZiJQO-r04xQ) 2026-02-12T20:08Z 33.3K followers, [---] engagements "'In cold blood': Florida prosecutors seek death penalty in Vero Beach triple murder Prosecutors have decided to seek the death penalty in a shocking homicide that claimed the lives of a mother and her pregnant 19-year-old granddaughter in Vero Beach. The Sheriff says this is the right step in the case. This house where this crime happened doesn't look the same as it did in November. It's been given a fresh coat of light blue paint and we're told some new residents now live here. But behind these walls a tragic case began in early November. Read more:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_JzyNWmc65E) 2025-07-17T22:40Z 33.2K followers, 40.6K engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"Haitian Community Reacts to TPS Termination The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced it will terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals on February [--] [----] a move that could uproot tens of thousands of families across the United States. Currently more than [------] Haitians live and work legally in the U.S. under TPS protections. Nationwide there are [---] million TPS holders and nearly a third reside in Floridahome to one of the largest Haitian communities in the country. Community leaders say the decision ignores the harsh realities in Haiti where conditions"
YouTube Link 2025-12-01T10:41Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Influencing at 70: Suebelle Robbins of Palm Beach captures hearts online Social media influencers who often have large followings use their content to promote products ideas or lifestyles. It can range from fashion and beauty to tech and gaming and even social causes. The rise of platforms like TikTok Instagram and YouTube has made influencing more accessible with short-form videos and authentic storytelling being key trends. Brands collaborate with influencers to reach targeted audiences leveraging their trust and relatability. Influencers are normally anywhere from [--] to [--] years old but"
YouTube Link 2025-04-02T22:42Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Crocodile spotted with dog in jaws near Florida homes A chilling encounter in Brevard County left residents shaken after a large American crocodile was spotted swimming through a canal with a large dog clutched in its jaws. The incident occurred near South Patrick Shores not far from Sea Park Boulevard and South Patrick Drive and prompted an immediate response from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officials. The disturbing scene was captured on video Tuesday by local resident Zack Spurlock who told WESH News he rushed to the area after receiving a text from a friend"
YouTube Link 2025-10-30T16:30Z 33.1K followers, 262.8K engagements
"FAA Flight Path Brings Relief for Some Noise for Others Some neighborhoods near downtown West Palm Beach are experiencing a spike in aircraft noise following recent adjustments to temporary flight paths at Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA). While the changes brought relief to some areas residents in historic Southland Park say the skies have only grown louder. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has made several modifications to local flight paths in recent months to accommodate security measures when the president is at MaraLago. But local and state leaders argue that required"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T04:20Z 33K followers, [--] engagements
"School employee arrested after teen says she deleted messages to hide relationship A high school senior told police she deleted messages at a school employees request to keep their relationship hidden leading to the arrest of a 42-year-old man on a felony charge. The West Palm Beach Police Department arrested Jeffrey Fleuridor a Port St. Lucie resident on one count of Offenses Against Students by Authority Figures a second-degree felony under Florida law. Investigators say Fleuridor worked as a job coach an educator who helps students with employment including managing and documenting work"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T22:47Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Gov. DeSantis defends First Lady during news conference involving Hope Florida initiative Governor Ron DeSantis First Lady Casey DeSantis and Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo appeared together on Thursday at Palm Beach State College unveiling the latest round of the states Healthy Florida First food-testing initiative releasing new findings that show several widely sold bread brands contain high levels of glyphosate the active ingredient in Roundup. This marks their latest joint public event just weeks after unveiling statewide candy testing results that found arsenic in most"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T16:40Z 33K followers, [----] engagements
"200 rehabbed sea turtles return to the Gulf after Florida cold snap Floridas record-low temperatures last week didnt just send residents scrambling for warmth they also left hundreds of sea turtles cold-stunned and in need of rescue. On Wednesday marine and wildlife groups carried out their largest turtle release ever along the shores of Cape San Blas. According to the Florida Panhandle Marine Institute the dramatic swing in temperatures was one of the most severe cold snaps the state has experienced since [----]. For the areas sea turtles the sudden chill proved especially dangerous. Turtles"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T17:23Z 33K followers, [---] engagements
"Missing Florida mission plane found in Haiti mountains; ministry believes no survivors Agape Flights a Florida-based missionary aviation ministry confirmed that its Embraer [---] Bandeirante aircraft registration N315AF was found in the mountains of Haiti after disappearing from radar over Jrmie on February [--] and the organization believes there were no survivors. In a deeply emotional announcement CEO Allen Speer shared that the aircraft dropped off radar yesterday afternoon triggering an intensive search-and-rescue mission that continued through the night and into today. The wreckage was"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T20:07Z 33.1K followers, 18.2K engagements
"'My heart dropped: Port St. Lucie woman says boyfriend used Bluetooth device to stalk her A Port St. Lucie woman is speaking out after discovering a hidden Bluetooth tracking device on her car that was allegedly placed there by her boyfriend. Her story comes just weeks after our reporting on the hidden dangers of Apple AirTags and other Bluetooth tracking devices being used to stalk unsuspecting victims. The latest victim came forward to share her experience exclusively with CBS12 News. The 22-year-old woman asked not to be identified for safety reasons. Full story:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-20T22:03Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Trump arrives in Palm Beach County; Super Bowl watch party planned at Mar-a-Lago President Donald Trump has made his return to Palm Beach County. Trump's plane landed a little after [--] p.m. on Friday after he left the White House. According to reports he is expected to be in Palm Beach County for the weekend and make his return on Sunday following his Super Bowl Watch Party at Mar-a-Lago. Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/local/president-donald-trump-super-bowl-mar-a-lago-watch-party-obama-meme-florida-news _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-07T03:07Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Wells Fargo shifts gears picks West Palm Beach for new wealth management HQ Wells Fargo is relocating its wealth management headquarters to West Palm Beach making it the first major U.S. bank to do so. The bank has signed a lease for a 50000-square-foot office in the One Flagler building working with Related Companies. Bloomberg reported that by the end of the year around [---] employees mostly senior executives will make the move with the new office expected to open this August. CBS12 reached out to Related Ross and received the following statement from Executive Vice President Jordan Rathlev:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-22T04:32Z 33K followers, [---] engagements
"Vero Beach sets age restriction for young e-bike riders to curb accident rates After five e-bike crashes left three people dead last year along the Treasure Coast and Palm Beach County efforts are underway to make streets safer for our youngest riders. Young e-bike riders being careless on the streets particularly down Ocean Drive is an all too common issue in Vero Beach. "Im a medical professional here at a local clinic and I see a lot of e-bike accidents a lot of kids as well especially kids not wearing helmets. So I see this all the time said Sarah Swaboda a Vero Beach resident. In a"
YouTube Link 2026-01-27T22:38Z 33K followers, [---] engagements
"President Trump has so much talent and listens Alan Dershowitz says but there's a catch Alan Dershowitz sat down with CBS12 News I-Team Chief Investigator Mike Magnoli for a comprehensive interview spanning the world-famous defense attorney's decades-long career which included the times he represented some of the United States' most infamous defendants such as O.J. Simpson and Jeffrey Epstein. During the interview Dershowitz went on to talk about the cases brought against President Donald Trump explaining his concerns and saying which one he thought would likely end in a conviction. He"
YouTube Link 2025-06-02T17:38Z 33K followers, [----] engagements
"Rehabilitated manatee mother and calf swim free again after rescue in the Florida Keys A mother manatee once found in critical condition with a fishing line deeply embedded around her flippers is now back in the wild alongside her surviving calf. After a month-long rescue and rehabilitation effort that ended with a successful release on Wednesday at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. Dolphin Research Center said Stripes the mother manatee and her calf Argyle were released on January [--] following a coordinated recovery effort led by DRC with assistance from SeaWorld Orlando and the Florida"
YouTube Link 2026-01-29T15:36Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Pregnant woman survives sinking car crash welcomes baby girl in Florida A terrifying crash a life-or-death rescue and now a joyful reunion. The pregnant woman pulled from a sinking car off I-95 last week is speaking publicly for the first time sharing how she survived the ordeal and welcomed a healthy baby girl just hours later. Shedly Apollon [--] was driving to a prenatal massage on her birthday February [--] when she suddenly began feeling faint. She tried to pull over near the weigh station in Stuart but her car veered off the road and plunged into a pond. Immediately I tried to open my"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T04:33Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"TGL unveils new features at SoFi Center for season two promising immersive fan experience After a successful first season TGL is rolling out dozens of enhancements at the SoFi Center as it tees up for year two. Fans can expect a more immersive experience including new complimentary headphones for the TGL Match Audio feature bringing them closer to the action than ever. "You're gonna be able to hear the players and their audio for the broadcast feed" said Andrew George SVP of Live Event Experience at TMRW Sports. "Each of the teams themselves and our Sirius XM radio." Officials say that season"
YouTube Link 2025-12-16T00:23Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Severe beach erosion threatens Florida homes MORNING MINUTE Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County dump truckloads of sand to combat severe beach erosion on Hutchinson Island. Read more: https://bit.ly/3MrfdLH"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T12:27Z 33.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Palm Beach police step up enforcement on boats in Lake Worth Lagoon If youve ever walked or boated along the Lake Worth Lagoon youve probably noticed boats that look like theyve been sitting there for a while. On Tuesday Palm Beach police updated town council members on what theyre doing about it as they step up enforcement aimed at boats tied to illegal moorings or left anchored long-term in town waters. Along the lagoon some of those vessels are easy to spot. Police say they are now cracking down on illegal moorings and enforcing a law passed in November that limits how long boats can stay"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T23:13Z 33.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Mystery tech firm revealed: D-Wave Quantum Inc. to relocate HQ to Boca Raton MORNING MINUTE D-Wave Quantum Inc. a leader in quantum computing is moving its HQ to Boca Raton Innovation Campus. The tech company is expected to bring over [---] jobs to the area. Read more: https://bit.ly/4k8a4Vo"
YouTube Link 2026-01-28T12:26Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Who gets in Florida bill could tip the scales at top state universities For Florida high school students aiming for the states top public universities the competition has never been tougher even for those with strong grades and test scores. Now Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that could change that equation by shifting more seats toward in-state students at the states most competitive public universities and potentially pushing out-of-state applicants to the margins. HB [----] would require Floridas preeminent public universities including the University of Florida (UF) Florida State"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T22:53Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Xander Powers the Scots as this week's CBS12 News Athlete of the Week The Saint Andrews boys basketball team entered the week ranked among the top [--] teams in the state in Class 3A competing in one of the most competitive districts in Florida. The Scots have leaned on strong team play and steady execution as they push toward the postseason. At the center of that run is senior Xander Gerard this weeks CBS12 News Athlete of the Week. Over the past two weeks Gerard has rewritten the Saint Andrews record book first setting a new single-game scoring mark with [--] points. He followed that by raising"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T00:39Z 33K followers, [---] engagements
"Florida testing finds triple-digit levels of weed killer chemicals in popular bread brands WEED KILLER IN BREAD Florida testing finds triple-digit levels of weed killer chemicals in popular bread brands CBS12's Dani Travis reports. Did your favorite make the list Bread lovers listen up. The latest round of the states "Healthy Florida First" food-testing initiative shows several widely sold bread brands contain high levels of Glyphosate -- the active ingredient in Roundup. People place trust in groceries every day without really knowing the ingredients in the food they're buying. "It's coming"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T21:48Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Viral door-kicking challenge reaches Port St. Lucie police issue warning to teens A dangerous viral trend has made its way to the Treasure Coast. Police say what some teens see as a prank could lead to serious charges or even put them in danger. A homeowner in Port St. Lucie recently shared a video from the Becker Road area showing someone walking up to their front door around [--] a.m. banging and kicking repeatedly before driving off. The homeowner wrote that the person appeared to be roaming the neighborhood overnight possibly in a Ford vehicle. People online quickly connected the video to"
YouTube Link 2025-10-08T22:29Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Knife-wielding Florida man in alleged crisis invades Port St. Lucie homes A man in an alleged crisis believing someone was after him was arrested after he entered two Port St. Lucie homes while armed with a knife. The Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) said that police responded to a report of a man armed with a knife who entered two separate homes in the [----] block of SW Marblehead Way at around 6:30 p.m. on August [--]. When police arrived they reported that one of the homeowners had managed to disarm and contain the suspect identified as 44-year-old Clarence Orange in a laundry room"
YouTube Link 2025-09-05T03:26Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Vero Beach restaurant turns roadside marquee into memorial after deadly eviction shooting A simple roadside marquee in Vero Beach has become a memorial to the victims of Fridays deadly eviction shooting a tragedy that has shaken this tight-knit community. Outside Nicks Family Restaurant on 20th Place three names stretch across the sign in bold black lettering: TERRI MASHKOW. DAVID LONG. TINO ARIZPE. The tribute honors Sgt. Terri Sweeting-Mashkow the Indian River County deputy killed as she and her team served a court-ordered eviction inside the Bermuda Club community; Deputy Florentino Arizpe"
YouTube Link 2025-11-25T22:36Z 33K followers, [--] engagements
"South Florida businesses hurt as beach erosion worsens Severe beach erosion has forced the Island Beach Bar & Restaurant to close its popular "Dune Bar" amid safety concerns. The closure comes as an emergency sand dump enters its second day on South Beach. To facilitate the work the road outside the restaurant is closed during the day to allow dump trucks and bulldozers to deliver sand Assistant General Manager Jennifer Cranwell says the mood among the community is shifting from enjoyment to anxiety. There's concern some discouragement Cranwell told CBS12 News. This location in particular is"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T00:59Z 33.2K followers, [---] engagements
"West Palm Beach police arrest [--] near area residents call 'dope hole' West Palm Beach Police have arrested six people who they say are part of a years-long drug-trafficking organization. Police say the area surrounding the [----] block of North Tamarind Avenue is known to residents business owners and law enforcement as a quote: a long-standing dope hole. Tied to narcotics sales and violent crimes including homicides. They say it's common for customers to pull up to the Sam's Food Market and meet with street-level dealers. Read the full story here:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-09T23:36Z 33.1K followers, 48.2K engagements
"An otter may be the answer to finding missing people underwater A new furry friend is helping Martin County deputies find human remains and missing people in the water. Normally K-9 units can lead authorities to the waters edge but that leaves dive teams struggling with murky water and no further leads. A Florida non-profit is working to change that with a search and rescue otter. Meet Splash the Otter a search and rescue otter who is helping first responders across Florida. Splash has the unique ability to smell human remains underwater by shooting air bubbles that trap the scent. Law"
YouTube Link 2025-10-30T23:06Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Bond denied for stepson of reality TV star accused of killing son by practicing gun draw The stepson of reality TV star Dog the Bounty Hunter is accused of killing his 13-year-old son after allegedly practicing drawing a gun from his waistband a moment investigators say ended with the weapon reloaded and a single shot fired. On Wednesday a Collier County judge denied bond for 39-year-old Gregory Zecca who was arrested in connection with the July [----] shooting. Deputies say Zecca told investigators he had been rehearsing with what he believed was an unloaded handgun while his son was in the"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T15:39Z 33K followers, [--] engagements
"South Florida company collects over [----] frozen iguanas. South Florida company collects over [----] frozen iguanas. Residents also dropped off hundreds at FWC facilities. Story: https://bit.ly/3O5seuV cold cold snap cold-stunned florida freeze frozen frozen iguanas iguana south florida stunned cold cold snap cold-stunned florida freeze frozen frozen iguanas iguana south florida stunned"
YouTube Link 2026-02-02T21:36Z 33K followers, [----] engagements
"DNA genealogy confirms Florida Jane Doe as Virginia native Patricia 'Patsy' Ritchie A woman finally has a name after being considered a Jane Doe for nearly [--] years following the discovery of her remains in Boca Raton. According to a news release from Othram in January [----] construction workers discovered the unidentified skeletal remains and contacted law enforcement. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office along with the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner's Office quickly responded to the scene and began investigating the case as a homicide. PBSO determined the skeletal remains belonged to"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T01:33Z 33.2K followers, [--] engagements
"Nancy Guthrie Disappearance: FBI special agent insights on ransom messages and investigation CBS12 News speaks with former FBI special agent and criminal defense attorney Stuart Kaplan about the case of Nancy Guthries disappearance from where things stand to the timing of unverified ransom messages being released to authorities setting up a tent Thursday morning and what the next days will look like. _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on : https://x.com/cbs12 Subscribe to WPEC on YouTube:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T18:57Z 33.2K followers, [--] engagements
"Trump: Renaming road to Mar-a-Lago 'Pres. Donald J. Trump Blvd.' an 'amazing gesture' Six months after Palm Beach County commissioners voted 7-0 to rename a stretch of Southern Boulevard after President Donald Trump a dedication ceremony for the formal name change took place today. President Trump attended the ceremony today at Mar-a-Lago where the segment of Southern Boulevard between Kirk Road and South Ocean Boulevard covering the highly visible route from Palm Beach International Airport to Mar-a-Lago was renamed. Read more:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-17T02:07Z 33.1K followers, 13.9K engagements
"South Florida postal worker accused of involvement in $600K credit card theft scheme A man is behind bars after he was accused of being involved in a South Florida credit card theft operation that caused over $600000 in losses according to CBS12's News partners South Florida Sun Sentinel. Sajay Cole whom the South Florida Sun Sentinel says is a U.S. Postal Service Worker at the West Palm Beach Mail distribution center is accused of allegedly stealing hundreds of pieces of mail with credit cards inside. The sentinel says he was arrested on Sunday and is facing one felony count of theft of mail"
YouTube Link 2025-12-10T04:50Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements
"On the edge: Severe beach erosion threatens South Florida homes Weve all seen the dramatic images of homes collapsing into the ocean along North Carolinas Outer Banks. The City of Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County leaders are racing to prevent that scenario on Hutchinson Island where severe beach erosion is creeping dangerously close to homes and businesses. Truckloads of emergency sand were dumped by the jetties throughout the day on Tuesday as officials work to stabilize the shoreline. But for some homeowners the ocean is already closer than theyve ever seen it. Read more:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T04:14Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Judge in St. Lucie County Issues Death Sentence to Convicted Killer A man convicted of murdering a pregnant woman and their unborn child was sentenced to death on Friday. Jose Soto-Escalera sat silently in the St. Lucie County courtroom and showed no reaction as Judge Lawrence Mirman read his decision. Judge Mirman said the death penalty for Jose Soto-Escalera who was convicted of killing Tania Wise [--] and their unborn son Josiah was appropriate and just. "Jose Soto-Escalera I hereby sentence you to death for the first-degree murder of Tania Wise. I also independently sentence you to death"
YouTube Link 2025-10-11T03:11Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Miami airport becomes nation's floral superhighway ahead of Valentine's Day More than 90% of all plants entering the United States pass through Miami International Airport officials say a fact made especially clear this week as inspectors navigate a crush of Valentines Day flower shipments arriving from Colombia. With the holiday fast approaching teams of specialists are working nonstop to examine thousands of boxes filled with roses bouquets and mixed floral arrangements. The airport says each shipment is carefully inspected for insects and signs of diseasean essential step in protecting"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T21:16Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"$21-million Marina Square design unveiled transforming Fort Pierce downtown waterfront Imagine Fort Pierces waterfront as the citys commons. That's what city leaders are aiming for as another project part of its 'Downtown Master Plan' is coming to fruition. The site east of Indian River Drive between Marina Way and Orange Avenue is currently just a grassy area and a big parking lot. But this nearly six-acre waterfront lot is about to be transformed into what's known as Marina Square. CBS12 News first brought you this story back in September when the project was still in talks but this month"
YouTube Link 2025-12-09T22:37Z 33.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Good Samaritan recounts moments he rescued South Florida mother and [--] children from canal crash A Martin County man is being called a hero after rescuing a mother and her three children from a Jeep that overturned into a canal hidden by tall cane grass. CBS12 News spoke with Casey Curtis the Good Samaritan who jumped into the water Sunday along Allapattah Road after seeing the vehicle veer off the rural stretch of roadway. Curtis said he had just gotten off work and was heading home when he noticed the car behind him suddenly accelerate and drive off the side of the road into the grass. I"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T01:14Z 33.2K followers, [---] engagements
"6 killed in Florida cross-state murder; suspect also found dead MORNING MINUTE Six lives were lost in a Florida murder spree spanning from Fort Lauderdale to Sarasota County. The suspect was found dead following the homicides. Read more: https://bit.ly/4bPIVEH"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T12:46Z 33.2K followers, [---] engagements
"South Florida Ballot Error: Candidate Demands Bigger Changes A mistake by the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections has sparked new questions about election safeguards after an incorrect insert sent with some vote-by-mail ballots falsely told voters that a Wellington Village Council candidate had dropped out of the race. The insert incorrectly stated that a vote for Lauren Brody would not count. Brody is still an active candidate in the March municipal election. My heart literally stopped Brody told CBS12 News reporter Katie Bente. I couldnt imagine how this mistake could possibly have"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T22:39Z 33.2K followers, [---] engagements
"Florida mother sentenced to probation rehab in newborn's death Bianca R. DeSouza the Boca Raton mother who pleaded guilty in connection with the [----] death of her newborn son is scheduled was sentenced on Friday in Palm Beach County court. DeSouza now [--] pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter of a child and child neglect with great bodily harm charges stemming from the May [--] [----] incident in which investigators say she delivered her baby alone in her bedroom and did not seek help as the child went into distress. According to court records her plea agreement leaves her facing a potential"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T21:25Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Pope Leo XIV names Rev. Rodrguez new Palm Beach bishop The Diocese of Palm Beach has announced the appointment of the Reverend Manuel de Jess Rodrguez as its new bishop as appointed by Pope Leo XIV"
YouTube Link 2025-12-19T17:12Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements
"CBS12 Exclusive: St. Lucie County SROs catch vape shops selling to underage customers Amid a rise in nicotine and THC vapes being found on school campuses the St. Lucie County Sheriffs Office is tackling the problem at the source by launching an undercover operation targeting vape shops that sell to minors. The issue has become a near-daily problem for School Resource Officers (SROs) who report finding vaping devices carried by children as young as [--]. SROs with the Sheriffs Office sent underage undercover agents into local vape shops to conduct compliance checks. The operation revealed that"
YouTube Link 2025-10-02T22:33Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"FDLE Investigating after Miami deputy shoots kills woman during mental health call A Miami family is demanding answers after a deputy fatally shot a mother in a mental health crisis on Saturday while her 12-year-old daughter was present. Deputies with the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office say they responded to a home near NW 55th Avenue and 189th Street just north of Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport around [--] p.m. for reports of a 52-year-old woman actively harming herself with a knife. Authorities say they attempted to de-escalate but the encounter turned into an altercation after deputies alleged"
YouTube Link 2026-02-08T19:36Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Good Samaritan saves Florida mother and [--] children from canal car wreck A mother is hospitalized and her three children are recovering after their vehicle flipped into a canal Sunday near Allappattah Road and Minute Maid Road. Officials say the outcome could have been far worse if not for the quick actions of a Good Samaritan who pulled the family from the water. The crash marks the second incident of its kind in Martin County since Friday highlighting a dangerous trend on local rural roads. Martin County Fire Rescue and Sheriffs deputies arrived at the scene to find a Jeep overturned in the"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T22:53Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Trump praises Liberian president's English the national language of his country President Donald Trump was visibly impressed when he praised the president of Liberia for his English-speaking skills during a White House meeting. Liberian President Joseph Boakai visited Washington D.C. Wednesday as part of Trump's meeting with five African leaders. At one point Trump asked Boakai where he learned to speak the language "so beautifully." Boakai seemed to laugh politely and nodded. He said "Thank you" and "Yes sir" when Trump asked if he was educated in Liberia. Read more:"
YouTube Link 2025-07-10T18:23Z 33.1K followers, 12.8K engagements
"Governor Ron DeSantis speaks from Vero Beach on Friday for a morning press conference. WATCH LIVE: Governor Ron DeSantis speaks from Vero Beach on Friday for a morning press conference. Read more: https://bit.ly/3LLJCUV"
YouTube Link 2026-01-30T17:39Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Treasure Coast counties impose burn bans amid dry conditions South Florida is experiencing extremely dry conditions due to a lack of rain prompting several local counties to implement burn bans. Indian River St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties have all enacted bans on fires including campfires bonfires and the burning of yard waste. Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/local/treasure-coast-counties-impose-burn-bans-amid-dry-conditions _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on : https://x.com/cbs12 Subscribe to WPEC on"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T11:15Z 33.1K followers, [--] engagements
"Florida nurse charged with stealing pain meds meant for patients at HCA hospital For the second time this year an HCA Florida nurse in South Florida has been arrested on accusations of stealing narcotics meant for patients this time at Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce according to newly released court records. Nichole Spruitenburg [--] of Port St. Lucie was booked into the St. Lucie County Jail on Nov. [--] after being extradited from Marquette Michigan. Investigators say the Lawnwood Hospital nurse repeatedly stole pain medications and diluted doses intended for patients. Spruitenburg is charged"
YouTube Link 2025-11-21T00:59Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"FBI investigating 'hunting stand' reportedly found on Palm Beach County-owned land A mysterious wooden platform reportedly discovered in the trees just [---] yards from where President Donald Trump deplanes Air Force One is raising new questions about security and oversight on county-owned land near Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA). According to federal sources the Secret Service discovered the elevated structure on October [--] during a routine sweep ahead of Trumps arrival in West Palm Beach. Read more:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-20T21:53Z 33.1K followers, 30.8K engagements
"Diver speaks about finding over [----] gold and silver coins in Sebastian worth $1M Treasure has been found on the Treasure Coast. A long-time diver has discovered over $1 million worth of gold and silver coins from a Spanish shipwreck that sank in [----]. Levin Shavers a Captain and diver who has been treasure hunting for [--] years was diving just feet from the beach when he made the historic find. Shavers was working for Queens Jewels which leads expeditions in Sebastian throughout the summer in search of treasure from the sunken [----] Spanish ship. His find marks the largest discovery of silver"
YouTube Link 2025-10-03T21:43Z 33K followers, [---] engagements
"Woman killed after stabbing inside Barnes & Noble in Palm Beach Gardens A woman was killed after police say she was stabbed inside a Barnes & Noble in Palm Beach Gardens Monday evening. The Palm Beach Gardens Police Department said the attack happened around 7:53 p.m. on December [--] at the bookstore at [-----] Legacy Avenue. Officers responded to a report of a stabbing and at the scene found the victim Rita B. Loncharich inside and immediately began lifesaving efforts. The 65-year-old woman was rushed to a local hospital by Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue but later died from her injuries. "I"
YouTube Link 2025-12-23T23:18Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Trump speaks: Renaming part of Southern Blvd. as 'President Donald J. Trump Boulevard' Six months after Palm Beach County commissioners voted 7-0 to rename a stretch of Southern Boulevard after President Donald Trump a dedication ceremony for the formal name change took place today. President Trump attended the ceremony today at Mar-a-Lago when the segment of Southern Boulevard between Kirk Road and South Ocean Boulevard covering the highly visible route from Palm Beach International Airport to Mar-a-Lago. "I'm tremendously honored that the main boulevard from Palm Beach International Airport"
YouTube Link 2026-01-16T23:36Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"'You are an idiot if you commit crimes in Florida': [--] accused in $7.8M cargo theft scheme Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of six suspects allegedly involved in a grand theft ring that has been causing chaos in supply chain operations across Central and South Florida with losses exceeding a staggering $7.8 million. In a news conference on Thursday morning Uthmeier didn't mince words about the crackdown on crime in the Sunshine State: You are an idiot if you commit crimes in the state of Florida. Joining him were law enforcement leaders including Florida Highway Patrol Col."
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T17:30Z 33.2K followers, [--] engagements
"FAU students struggle to find on-campus housing amid rise in applications In April CBS12 News told you about the record-breaking number of applicants Florida Atlantic University (FAU) received but as the student population increases what does that mean for housing Right now the campus is already dealing with a housing crisis and doesnt have enough room for its current students. In a statement released to CBS12 News in April FAU told us it is working to build more student housing: We are in the process of seeking approval to build more university housing. This is a complex permitting and"
YouTube Link 2024-05-30T10:49Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"School employee arrested after teen says she deleted messages to hide relationship A high school senior told police she deleted messages at a school employees request to keep their relationship hidden leading to the arrest of a 42-year-old man on a felony charge. The West Palm Beach Police Department said that Port St. Lucie resident Jeffrey Fleuridor worked as a job coach an educator who helps students with jobs managing and documenting the number of hours that they would work. According to the accusations he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a teenage student during the 20242025"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T21:12Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements
"29-year-old Florida man charged in connection to deadly Pacific Palisades fire 29-year-old Florida man charged in connection to deadly Pacific Palisades fire. Authorities said they arrested a 29-year-old man in connection a fire that killed [--] people and ravaged a Los Angeles neighborhood in January. Acting United States Attorney Bill Essayli identified the suspect as Jonathan Rinderknecht an Uber driver who once lived in the area. Essayli said Rinderknecht was charged with destruction of property by means of fire a felony that carries a mandatory minimum 5-year prison sentence. Go to"
YouTube Link 2025-10-08T21:37Z 33K followers, [----] engagements
"Florida man behind bars after grandmother's body found inside home A man is behind bars after his grandmother's body was found inside the home they shared. According to the Indian River County Sheriff's Office on Monday February [--] at approximately 8:15 p.m. deputies conducted a welfare check at an apartment on Fairway Circle in Vero Beach. Deputies say they were asked to check on a 76-year-old woman who the sheriff's office is not identifying at this time. Deputies say no one had heard from the woman since Sunday. When deputies arrived at the home they encountered the elderly womans grandson"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T04:34Z 33K followers, [---] engagements
"Seller Beware: Offers From Gold Buyers Vary Widely Despite Record Values If you have old jewelry or rare coins around the house you could be sitting on a treasure trove worth thousands of dollars. The price of gold has hit record levels this year recently valued at around $2700 for an ounce of [--] karat. But if you want to take your gold and sell it to a local buyer beware: not all offers are equal. Some are only offering to pay you a fraction of what your gold is really worth. Estate buyer Craig Bagon who owns BlackThorn Estate Buyers and Jewelers in Boca Raton evaluated our jewelry"
YouTube Link 2024-11-04T19:03Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"South Florida forecast for February [--] [----] It's a quiet start to the day once again. Temperatures are in the 40s and 50s across the area to start our morning. Skies remain clear with low humidity. Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/local/dry-and-cool-start-to-the-week-fire-threat-continues-across-the-area _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on : https://x.com/cbs12 Subscribe to WPEC on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsIzhRSKbRtvBGsiLHfcGOA/sub_confirmation=1 WPEC Daily News Digest:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T11:23Z 33.1K followers, [--] engagements
"Red Flag Warning: Drought low humidity and strong winds raise wildfire risk in Florida A Red Flag Fire warning is in effect for portions of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee County. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag warning until [--] tonight for Okeechobee Indian River St. Lucie Volusia Lake Orange Seminole Brevard and Osceola counties. A Red Flag fire warning means serious fire weather conditions exist or will occur shortly because of strong winds low relative humidity and warm temperatures. The Florida Forest Service says there's a strong potential of hazardous wildland fire"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T19:30Z 33K followers, [----] engagements
"PBC Democratic leaders call for ICE reforms as DHS funding deadline approaches Local Democratic leaders in Palm Beach County are calling for changes to Immigration and Customs Enforcement practices just days before a deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security. At a news conference Monday outside the federal courthouse in West Palm Beach U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel was joined by county officials school leaders faith leaders advocates and business owners who say current ICE enforcement tactics are causing fear and disrupting families schools and local businesses. Frankel argued ICE is"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T23:10Z 33.1K followers, [--] engagements
"St. Lucie County Sheriffs Office addresses two criminal investigations St. Lucie County Sheriffs Office addresses two criminal investigations"
YouTube Link 2026-01-20T20:13Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Video new settlement sheds light on deadly I-95 crash involving FHP trooper Video new settlement shed light on deadly I-95 crash involving FHP trooper Video courtesy: Silva & Silva P.A. _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on : https://x.com/cbs12 Subscribe to WPEC on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsIzhRSKbRtvBGsiLHfcGOA/sub_confirmation=1 WPEC Daily News Digest: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLoGNi-_QL0YEz2Pqv7Thy30ageLTzR6p_ WPEC CBS12 is South Florida's source for local news weather forecasts"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T23:26Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements
"South Florida forecast for February [--] [----] A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for Okeechobee County until [--] a.m. Exercise extra caution on the roads this morning. South Florida will start the day with another round of patchy fog across interior areas before a weak front brushes the region later today. The warming trend continues with afternoon highs edging closer to [--] degrees. Fog possible early this morning Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/local/patchy-morning-fog-then-warmer-afternoons-with-a-weak-front-nearby _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T11:34Z 33.2K followers, [--] engagements
"One teen burned another arrested in Florida fire incident Play with fire and you might get burnedor end up in handcuffs. Thats what happened to two Marion County teens after one was burned and the other arrested for allegedly setting his friend on fire. According to an arrest affidavit from the Marion County Sheriffs Office on January [--] investigators responded to UF Health Shands Children's Hospital in Gainesville after receiving reports of a teen allegedly being set on fire by another teen. At the hospital investigators made contact with the juvenile victim and the victim's mom. The teen"
YouTube Link 2026-02-07T00:15Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements
"South Florida officials say city is in state of emergency; beach erosion threatening homes Homeowners along South Beach in Fort Pierce say they are increasingly concerned that ongoing beach erosion could soon begin to damage or even destroy their homes. Commissioner Matthew Broderick told CBS12 that the City of Fort Pierce is now in a state of emergency as St. Lucie County moves forward with an effort to stabilize a rapidly weakening section of shoreline near Jetty Park. One beachfront homeowner said that a 40-foot dock attached to his house washed away due to the erosion and now his family"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T19:53Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Bill would clear the way for mother-in-law cottages to target affordable housing crisis Florida lawmakers are working on a bill that some say could help ease the state's shortage of affordable housing. Florida legislators are considering a bill that would require cities and counties to let single-family homeowners to build accessory dwelling units sometimes called granny flats or mother-in-law cottages on their property. The goal is to make housing in Florida more affordable for renters seeking lower-cost places to live and it would also allow homeowners to earn rental income and create more"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T23:02Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"City of Stuart secures $2.6 million settlement over 'forever chemicals in drinking water A major multi-million-dollar win for the City of Stuart in the legal battle against what's known as "forever chemicals" in the city's drinking water. Your drinking water is meant to be pure but for residents in Stuart some wells became contaminated in recent years. "There was PFAS found in the groundwater and the city of Stuart was very proactive in going after this issue said Stuart Mayor Christopher Collins. Man-made chemicals called PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances) reportedly lingers in the"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T23:18Z 33.1K followers, [--] engagements
"President Trump returns to Palm Beach County President Donald Trump arrives in Palm Beach County for the weekend. He will return to Washington D.C. following his Super Bowl watch party at Mar-a-Lago"
YouTube Link 2026-02-07T02:17Z 33.1K followers, 13.1K engagements
"Boca Raton mother sentenced in newborn's death MOTHER SENTENCED Boca Raton mother sentenced in newborn's death. WATCH LIVE: https://bit.ly/4aA89Wl"
YouTube Link 2026-02-07T07:34Z 33K followers, [---] engagements
"South Florida forecast for February [--] [----] South Florida will hold onto its calm and pleasant weather pattern through the rest of the week with mostly clear skies mild temperatures and only limited rain chances. Some patchy fog may develop early this morning across interior areas near Lake Okeechobee. Light winds and lingering ground moisture could briefly reduce visibility before sunrise. A similar setup is possible again early Thursday morning. Use caution and allow extra space between vehicles during the morning commute. Red more:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T11:17Z 33.1K followers, [--] engagements
"Good Samaritan pulls pregnant driver from sinking vehicle in Stuart pond A driver is hospitalized with serious injuries after their car veered into a Stuart pond Friday leading to a daring water rescue by a quick-thinking bystander. Just after [--] a.m. Friday morning Martin County Fire Rescue units say they responded to the scene of a vehicle submerged in a pond near Stuart. But before divers could even hit the surface a local hero had reportedly already sprung into action. Logan Hayes was on his way to work when he decided to help. I threw my hat off ripped my hoodie off ripped my boots off"
YouTube Link 2026-02-08T23:50Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Palm Beach County turns to tiny homes in fight against addiction relapse Palm Beach County commissioners unanimously approved a pilot program using opioid settlement funds to purchase a small number of tiny homes designed to help people experiencing homelessness as they recover from addiction framing the effort as an extension of treatment rather than a traditional housing initiative. The [--] vote authorizes the county to spend up to $500000 to acquire roughly five to six tiny homes each capped at $100000 per unit. The homes will be owned and operated by nonprofit substance-use treatment"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T22:37Z 33K followers, [--] engagements
"NTSB report details power loss in plane crash involving father 11-year-old near PSL Viewer Discretion Advised New information has emerged about a January plane crash that left a father and an 11-year-old seriously injured. According to a crash report from the National Transportation Safety Board the small plane climbed to [----] feet in the air before the engine suddenly experienced a total loss of power causing it to go down at about 7:25 p.m. near Port St. Lucie. The report states that before takeoff from Okeechobee County Airport the pilot topped off the fuel tanks with [--] gallons of"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T00:18Z 33.1K followers, [--] engagements
"This county in Florida turns to tiny homes into fight against addiction relapse FIGHT AGAINST ADDICTION Palm Beach County turns to tiny homes in fight against addiction relapse CBS12's Katie Bente reports. Palm Beach County commissioners unanimously approved a pilot program using opioid settlement funds to purchase a small number of tiny homes designed to help people experiencing homelessness as they recover from addiction framing the effort as an extension of treatment rather than a traditional housing initiative. The [--] vote authorizes the county to spend up to $500000 to acquire roughly"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T21:55Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Sleepin' Lizards Cold-stunned iguanas fall from South Florida trees Residents across Florida have been seeing an unexpected and strange side effect our overnight cold front iguanas literally dropping out of trees. The sudden plunge in temperatures has left the cold-blooded reptiles temporarily unable to control their muscles causing them to lose their grip and fall from their perches. Although the sight of lizards lying motionless on sidewalks lawns and driveways may surprise onlookers wildlife officials emphasize that the animals are not dead. Instead the chilly conditions have pushed them"
YouTube Link 2026-02-01T23:47Z 33.1K followers, 78.7K engagements
"What happens next for the Boca Raton nurse fired over social media comments A former Boca Raton labor and delivery nurse fired over social media comments is continuing to speak publicly online as Floridas attorney general pushes for her nursing license to be revoked and expands scrutiny to a second nurse. Lexie Lawler was terminated from Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital after posting graphic remarks about White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt who is pregnant. Lawler declined to comment to CBS12 News but in a profanity-laced video she dismissed the backlash. They murdered a"
YouTube Link 2026-01-27T22:35Z 33.1K followers, 157K engagements
"U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick indicted accused of stealing $5M in disaster funds U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus McCormick was indicted on Wednesday after being accused of stealing $5 million disaster funds laundering the proceeds and using the money to support her [----] congressional campaign according to the United States Department of Justice (DOJ). According to the indictment the DOJ alleges that Cherfilus-McCormick and her brother Edwin Cherfilus used their family healthcare company to carry out a FEMA-funded COVID-19 vaccination staffing contract in [----]. In July of that year"
YouTube Link 2025-11-20T04:39Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Florida's Attorney General to speak in Orlando with law enforcement officials Attorney General James Uthmeier is set to hold a news conference with law enforcement officials in Orlando on Thursday morning. Read more: https://bit.ly/4rcOBNA"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T16:41Z 33.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Palm Tree Music Festival hits the West Palm Beach waterfront Palm Tree Music Festival hits the West Palm Beach waterfront this weekend. https://bit.ly/4re0i6U concert downtown festival florida intracoastal music music festival palm tree music sunfest waterfront west palm beach concert downtown festival florida intracoastal music music festival palm tree music sunfest waterfront west palm beach"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T19:38Z 33.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Florida testing finds high levels of Roundup weed killer in several popular bread brands MORNING MINUTE The Healthy Florida First food-testing initiative found "triple-digit" glyphosate levels in popular bread brandscould your go-to loaf be affected Read more: https://bit.ly/4taV794"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T12:35Z 33K followers, [----] engagements
"Restaurant's late-night thief puts on 6.5-minute cash register wrestling show A Fort Pierce restaurant's late-night break-in turned into an unexpected comedy act as the suspect battled their cash register for over six minutes leaving behind a trail of chaos in search of nothing but a bag of coins. Swift Grill posted on Facebook that on Tuesday night at around [--] a.m. their surveillance footage captured an active suspect breaking into their cash register leaving behind a trail of destruction. Swift Grill shared highlights from the surveillance video jokingly noting They say people are breaking"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T16:04Z 33.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Diver speaks about finding over [----] gold and silver coins on the Treasure Coast worth $1M They call it the Treasure Coast for a reason CBS12's Jack Wu reports. Treasure has been found on the Treasure Coast. A long-time diver has discovered over $1 million worth of gold and silver coins from a Spanish shipwreck that sank in [----]. Levin Shavers a Captain and diver who has been treasure hunting for [--] years was diving just feet from the beach when he made the historic find. Shavers was working for Queens Jewels which leads expeditions in Sebastian throughout the summer in search of treasure"
YouTube Link 2025-10-03T20:26Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements
"New details released in deadly stabbing at Florida Barnes & Noble The arrest affidavit was released on Wednesday shedding new light on the fatal stabbing of a woman at a Barnes & Noble bookstore in Palm Beach Gardens. The Palm Beach Gardens Police Department said that 40-year-old Antonio Moore faces first-degree premeditated murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 65-year-old Rita B. Loncharich on Dec. [--]. According to the arrest affidavit the stabbing occurred around 7:53 p.m. on Monday at the Barnes & Noble located at [-----] Legacy Avenue. Officers discovered Loncharich bleeding"
YouTube Link 2025-12-25T14:16Z 33.1K followers, 12.6K engagements
"American Airlines launches nonstop flight from Vero Beach to Charlotte American Airlines will launch nonstop service from Vero Beach Regional Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport Thursday expanding commercial air service on the Treasure Coast. According to the Vero Beach Regional Airport website the inaugural flight is scheduled to take off at noon. Read more:https://cbs12.com/news/local/american-airlines-launches-nonstop-flight-from-vero-beach-to-charlotte ______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on :"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T12:22Z 33.2K followers, [---] engagements
"Lt. Gov. Jay Collins set to speak at Santa Rosa Correctional Institution Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins is set to hold a news conference in Milton on Monday morning. Read more: https://bit.ly/4tpjf83"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T15:11Z 33.1K followers, [--] engagements
"Thousands expected for major music festival in West Palm Beach boosting downtown economy Palm Beach County is undergoing a dramatic transformation fueled by billions of dollars in new investments reshaping the skyline infrastructure and economic landscape. Part of that expansion is also more entertainment options and one event that could impact your Valentines Day weekend. The highly-anticipated 'Palm Tree Festival' is happening Saturday in downtown West Palm Beach. "I got my tickets about six months ago and I have a group of six friends meeting at my house and we're getting dressed up and"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T01:24Z 33.2K followers, [---] engagements
"A behind-the-scenes look at NASCARs [----] Daytona [---] media day BEHIND-THE-SCENES Media Day kicks off Speedweeks. Which team or driver do you think has the most to prove in [----] Read more: https://bit.ly/46nJT7F #Daytona500 #NASCARMediaDay #Speedweeks #NASCAR #CupSeries #DaytonaBeach #WorldCenterOfRacing #NASCARNation #RaceWeek _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on : https://x.com/cbs12 Subscribe to WPEC on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsIzhRSKbRtvBGsiLHfcGOA/sub_confirmation=1 WPEC Daily News Digest:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T22:17Z 33.2K followers, [---] engagements
"Palm Beach police step up enforcement on boats in Lake Worth Lagoon ANCHORED BOATS MUST GO Palm Beach police step up enforcement on boats in Lake Worth Lagoon. https://bit.ly/4tnWtNP boats enforcement intracoastal lake worth lagoon mooring palm beach wpec boats enforcement intracoastal lake worth lagoon mooring palm beach wpec"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T23:55Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Florida's AG to speak in Fort Myers with law enforcement officials Attorney General James Uthmeier will be speaking in Fort Myers on Wednesday morning accompanied by law enforcement officials. Read more: https://bit.ly/4tsRhIu"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T15:24Z 33.1K followers, [--] engagements
"'Everglades Pizza' goes viral: Inside the iguana pie made in North Palm Beach EVERGLADES PIZZA 🍕🦎 A North Palm Beach pizzeria just went viral for an iguana-topped pie are you in or out CBS12's Katie Bente reports. A pizza topped with iguana meat is not something most people expect to see but viral videos showing exactly that have pulled millions of viewers into a North Palm Beach restaurant. CBS12 News reporter Katie Bente met up Thursday with South Florida content creator Ryan Izquierdo and the owner of Bucks Coal Fired Pizza as they recreated the now-viral Everglades pizza a one-off dish"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T22:09Z 33K followers, [----] engagements
"PROSECUTING PREDATORS Multi-agency law enforcement leaders join Uthmeier in briefing PROSECUTING PREDATORS Multi-agency law enforcement leaders join Uthmeier for Green Cove Springs briefing. WATCH LIVE: https://bit.ly/4qt5KBM"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T15:54Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"A.I. sparks new interest in long rejected ATM safety feature A long-circulating myth about ATM safety the idea that entering your PIN backward alerts police has never been true. But the inventor behind the concept says artificial intelligence may finally make it possible. Many ATM users say theyre more aware than ever of their vulnerability. I suddenly dont feel safe one woman told CBS12 News. Im now looking behind me or to the side whenever I go. Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/local/ai-sparks-new-interest-in-long-rejected-atm-safety-feature-boca-raton-town-center-mall-murders-florida-news"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T11:48Z 33.2K followers, [--] engagements
"Waste Watch: 'FL's CFO isn't being truthful' Palm Beach County Administrator says The CBS [--] News I-Team is on Waste Watch. Things are only getting worse between the states Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia and Palm Beach County leaders. Thats because according to the CFO Palm Beach County is wasting hundreds of millions of dollars a year- tax money that's allegedly being squandered. In fact Ingoglia says Palm Beach County is the biggest offender in all of Florida. County officials are trying to defend themselves theyre trying to learn more about what exactly has put them on this highly"
YouTube Link 2026-01-12T23:10Z 33.1K followers, [--] engagements
"Florida corrections pay set to jump from $22 to $28 an hour _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on : https://x.com/cbs12 Subscribe to WPEC on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsIzhRSKbRtvBGsiLHfcGOA/sub_confirmation=1 WPEC Daily News Digest: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLoGNi-_QL0YEz2Pqv7Thy30ageLTzR6p_ WPEC CBS12 is South Florida's source for local news weather forecasts sports and community events spanning West Palm Beach Port St. Lucie Fort Pierce Stuart Vero Beach Okeechobee along with the rest"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T15:25Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Port St. Lucie officer shot suspect dead; investigation underway in Tradition community A Port St. Lucie Police officer was shot in the face on Monday night according to the Port St. Lucie Police Chief Leo Niemczyk. During a news conference Police Chief Niemczyk said that a little after [--] p.m. six officers responded to a home in the Town Park community in Tradition for a call for service. Police believe the call stemmed from a neighbor dispute that also involved a mental-health component. Police say upon the officers arrival they were met by the suspect an adult male who was holding what"
YouTube Link 2025-12-02T03:13Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"CBS12s Katie Bente Takes a Bite of the Viral Iguana Pizza A pizza topped with iguana meat is not something most people expect to see but viral videos showing exactly that have pulled millions of viewers into a North Palm Beach restaurant. CBS12 News reporter Katie Bente met up Thursday with South Florida content creator Ryan Izquierdo and the owner of Bucks Coal Fired Pizza as they recreated the now-viral Everglades pizza a one-off dish inspired by Floridas invasive green iguana problem. Read more:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T00:05Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Boca Raton nurse fired after graphic TikTok targeting Karoline Leavitt A labor and delivery nurse at Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital is no longer employed after a TikTok video surfaced that appears to show her making graphic and violent comments about White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt who recently announced she is pregnant. The video was posted by a woman identified as Alexis Lexie Lawler. In the video Lawler says it gives her great joy to wish Leavitt would suffer a fourth-degree tear during childbirth the most severe type of obstetric tear using explicit and profane"
YouTube Link 2026-01-23T22:52Z 33.1K followers, 328.4K engagements
"Port St. Lucie says no to hundreds of homes yes to preserving land Port St. Lucie has been growing fast building new homes schools and shopping centers at a rapid pace. "I know there's a lot of construction around here so there's got to be a lot of people moving to the area" Port St. Lucie resident Scott Herron said. More than [-----] people have moved here since [----] bringing the population to about [------]. But city leaders are now pumping the breaks. Making it clear they're against a proposal that would rezone [---] acres near Glades Cut Off Road and the C-24 Canal for hundreds of new homes."
YouTube Link 2025-09-02T22:02Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Surprise delay halts Bocas review of new emergency room proposal A long-anticipated discussion about expanding emergency care in Boca Raton was unexpectedly delayed Tuesday night leaving residents who showed up to speak feeling frustrated and unheard. City leaders were scheduled to review a proposal for Boca Ratons first freestanding emergency room planned for the area near Glades and Yamato Roads. But just moments into the meeting the council announced the item would be postponed for two weeks. The sudden change left many residents stunned. It just kind of smells to me like there were some"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T04:23Z 33.1K followers, [--] engagements
"Juvenile injured in Fort Pierce shooting police say A juvenile male was taken to the hospital after a shooting was reported Monday afternoon in Fort Pierce according to police. The Fort Pierce Police Department said officers responded shortly before [--] p.m. to the [---] block of North 23rd Street near Stoney's BBQ after receiving reports of a shooting. When officers arrived they found a juvenile male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Police said the victim was alert and conscious at the scene. He was transported by St. Lucie County Fire Rescue to a local hospital for treatment. His"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T22:42Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"$26K for Home Insurance Florida Man Calls It 'Highway Robbery' Over the past few years the cost of homeowners' insurance in Florida has skyrocketed. A new Securities and Exchange Commission filing is raising some concerns for homeowners. The CEO of a popular insurance company and his wife are taking home a combined [--] million dollars. The news of the giant payday for Slide Insurance CEO Bruce Lucas and his wife is sparking outrage from customers including one resident in Jupiter Farms whose rate under Slide was six times more than what he was paying. Its quiet we have great neighbors said Bob"
YouTube Link 2025-09-12T08:30Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"South Florida forecast for February [--] [----] It's another quiet start to the day. Temperatures are in the 40s and 50s this morning. Skies are clear and will stay that way for the afternoon. Highs are in the mid to upper 70s. Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/local/quiet-weather-continues-tuesday-showers-possible-late-this-weekend _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on : https://x.com/cbs12 Subscribe to WPEC on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsIzhRSKbRtvBGsiLHfcGOA/sub_confirmation=1 WPEC Daily News Digest:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T11:45Z 33.1K followers, [--] engagements
"Friday district championship games set as teams advance through district tournaments The high school basketball postseason is heating up and for many teams the road to the playoffs runs straight through this weeks district tournaments. After battling through early-round matchups across the area the remaining squads now turn their attention to Fridays district championship games. Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/local/friday-district-championship-games-set-as-teams-advance-through-district-tournaments-friday-night-blitz-florida-news _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC"
YouTube Link 2026-02-07T04:31Z 33K followers, [--] engagements
"Mystery tech firm revealed: D-Wave Quantum Inc. to relocate HQ to Boca Raton The mystery tech company city leaders discussed earlier this month is now public. D-Wave Quantum Inc. a leading name in quantum computing announced on Tuesday that it will relocate its corporate headquarters from Palo Alto California to the Boca Raton Innovation Campus confirming details first outlined under the confidential name Project Vernon. The move set to be completed by the end of [----] is a significant win for the city and promises to create high-paying technology jobs. "To attract a worldwide leader not"
YouTube Link 2026-01-27T22:40Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Woman killed after stabbing inside Barnes & Noble in Florida DEADLY STABBING A woman was killed after police say she was stabbed inside a Barnes & Noble in Palm Beach Gardens on Monday evening. The Palm Beach Gardens Police Department said that the attack happened around 7:53 p.m. on December [--] at the bookstore at [-----] Legacy Avenue. Officers responded to a report of a stabbing and at the scene found the victim Rita B. Loncharich inside and immediately began lifesaving efforts. The 65-year-old woman was rushed to a local hospital by Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue but later died from her"
YouTube Link 2025-12-23T18:01Z 33.1K followers, 14.3K engagements
"Fort Pierce officials say city is in state of emergency; beach erosion threatening homes Homeowners along South Beach in Fort Pierce say they are increasingly concerned that ongoing beach erosion could soon begin to damage or even destroy their homes. Commissioner Matthew Broderick told CBS12 that the City of Fort Pierce is now in a state of emergency as St. Lucie County moves forward with an effort to stabilize a rapidly weakening section of shoreline near Jetty Park. One beachfront homeowner said that a 40-foot dock attached to his house washed away due to the erosion and now his family is"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T22:36Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements
"South Florida forecast for February [--] [----] South Florida is waking up to colder conditions this morning following the passage of a cold front but a warming trend is expected to take hold as the weekend progresses. While temperatures are well below average early today much milder weather is on the way. Cold air continues to filter into the region this morning on north-northwest winds. Temperatures across much of inland South Florida have dropped into the mid-30s to near [--] degrees with wind chills making it feel even colder - especially across inland communities. Read more:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T10:44Z 33K followers, [--] engagements
"Faith and immigration advocates rally in South Florida as Haiti TPS set to expire Feb. [--] ommunity leaders and Haitian immigrants in Palm Beach County are calling on federal officials to protect thousands of Haitian immigrants living in South Florida under Temporary Protected Status or TPS ahead of a major deadline next month. About [--] local Haitian immigrants faith and community leaders and immigration advocates gathered at Libby Wesley Plaza in Delray Beach on Friday afternoon urging the federal government to reverse its plan to end TPS for Haiti which is set to expire on Feb. [--]. Read more:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-31T04:16Z 33K followers, [----] engagements
"Teen shot in back shoulder during exchange of gunfire between two groups in Florida A 15-year-old boy was taken to the hospital after he was shot in the back and shoulder during an exchange of gunfire in the city of Fort Pierce police say. The Fort Pierce Police Department said officers responded shortly before [--] p.m. to the [---] block of North 23rd Street near Stoney's BBQ after receiving reports of a shooting. Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/crime/juvenile-injured-in-fort-pierce-shooting-police-900-block-north-23rd-street-gunshot-wound-male-st-lucie-county _______________ Stay up to date"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T04:37Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"No bond granted for bus attendant accused of molesting a young special-needs girl DENIED BOND No bond was granted for a former Palm Beach County school bus aide accused of molesting a young special-needs girl. Additionally the judge ordered no contact with minors including the suspect's own child CBS12's Paige Meyer reports. Read more: https://bit.ly/4rA1W2p"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T14:25Z 33K followers, [----] engagements
"Fog this morning quiet and warming weather into the weekend South Florida will continue to enjoy a stretch of calm mostly dry weather through the end of the week with temperatures gradually warming into early next week. The main concern early today is fog across inland and Southwest Florida. Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/local/fog-this-morning-quiet-and-warming-weather-into-the-weekend _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on : https://x.com/cbs12 Subscribe to WPEC on YouTube:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T11:10Z 33.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Travis Pastrana and Cleetus McFarland hit the Daytona [---] presser DAYTONA [---] COVERAGE Travis Pastrana and Cleetus McFarland hit the Daytona [---] presser what do you want to hear from this duo when they take the mic WATCH LIVE: https://cbs12.com/sports/content/daytona-500-nascar-racing-florida-news-daytona-beach-drivers-stakes-stats-drivers-media-day-race-car-victory-lane-speedweek-fast-car-crashes"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T19:40Z 33.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Unredacted witness dash cam video of crash that killed FHP trooper truck driver Video new settlement shed light on deadly I-95 crash involving FHP trooper Video courtesy: Silva & Silva P.A. _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on : https://x.com/cbs12 Subscribe to WPEC on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsIzhRSKbRtvBGsiLHfcGOA/sub_confirmation=1 WPEC Daily News Digest: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLoGNi-_QL0YEz2Pqv7Thy30ageLTzR6p_ WPEC CBS12 is South Florida's source for local news weather"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T20:22Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"SpaceX rocket launches new astronauts to International Space Station Video courtesy NASA _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on : https://x.com/cbs12 Subscribe to WPEC on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsIzhRSKbRtvBGsiLHfcGOA/sub_confirmation=1 WPEC Daily News Digest: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLoGNi-_QL0YEz2Pqv7Thy30ageLTzR6p_ WPEC CBS12 is South Florida's source for local news weather forecasts sports and community events spanning West Palm Beach Port St. Lucie Fort Pierce Stuart Vero Beach"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T17:44Z 33.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Influencing at 70: Suebelle Robbins of Palm Beach captures hearts online Social media influencers who often have large followings use their content to promote products ideas or lifestyles. It can range from fashion and beauty to tech and gaming and even social causes. The rise of platforms like TikTok Instagram and YouTube has made influencing more accessible with short-form videos and authentic storytelling being key trends. Brands collaborate with influencers to reach targeted audiences leveraging their trust and relatability. Influencers are normally anywhere from [--] to [--] years old but"
YouTube Link 2025-04-02T22:14Z 33K followers, [----] engagements
"Port St. Lucie Police make first 'Super Speeder' arrest For the first time Port St. Lucie Police have arrested a driver under the new Super Speeder statute that took effect July [--]. Under this new law anyone stopped for speeding who has exceeded the posted speed limit by [--] mph or more or is driving at [---] mph will be arrested and taken to jail. In the past they would've received a speeding ticket. Read the full story: https://cbs12.com/news/local/port-st-lucie-police-make-first-super-speeder-arrest _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-09T21:43Z 33.1K followers, 18.1K engagements
"Inside the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office: Growth puts spotlight on public safety ST. LUCIE COUNTY Fla (CBS12) The Treasure Coast is rapidly transforming. Farmland is becoming subdivisions traffic is thickening and waterways are more crowded than ever. With that growth comes an urgent question: How is law enforcement keeping pace CBS12 News I-Team spent a day inside the St. Lucie County Sheriffs Office riding along on patrol heading out on the water and stepping inside a developing command center for an up-close look at how deputies are adapting. Read more:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-04T11:46Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"DeSantis dismisses First Lady Hope Florida allegations as "political scam" Governor Ron DeSantis First Lady Casey DeSantis and Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo appeared together on Thursday at Palm Beach State College unveiling the latest round of the states Healthy Florida First food-testing initiative releasing new findings that show several widely sold bread brands contain high levels of glyphosate the active ingredient in Roundup. This marks their latest joint public event just weeks after unveiling statewide candy testing results that found arsenic in most children-marketed"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T16:08Z 33K followers, [----] engagements
"Red Flag Warning: Drought low humidity and strong winds raise wildfire risk in Florida A Red Flag Fire warning is in effect for portions of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee County. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag warning until [--] tonight for Okeechobee Indian River St. Lucie Volusia Lake Orange Seminole Brevard and Osceola counties. A Red Flag fire warning means serious fire weather conditions exist or will occur shortly because of strong winds low relative humidity and warm temperatures. The Florida Forest Service says there's a strong potential of hazardous wildland fire"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T22:34Z 33K followers, [--] engagements
"South Florida restaurant's late-night thief puts on 6.5-minute cash register wrestling show A Fort Pierce restaurant's late-night break-in turned into an unexpected comedy act as the suspect battled their cash register for over six minutes leaving behind a trail of chaos in search of nothing but a bag of coins. Swift Grill posted on Facebook that on Tuesday night at around [--] a.m. their surveillance footage captured an active suspect breaking into their cash register leaving behind a trail of destruction. Swift Grill shared highlights from the surveillance video jokingly noting They say people"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T22:43Z 33.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Tip of the Iceberg: South Florida Candidate Calls for Broader Fix After Ballot Error A mistake by the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections has sparked new questions about election safeguards after an incorrect insert sent with some vote-by-mail ballots falsely told voters that a Wellington Village Council candidate had dropped out of the race. The insert incorrectly stated that a vote for Lauren Brody would not count. Brody is still an active candidate in the March municipal election. My heart literally stopped Brody told CBS12 News reporter Katie Bente. I couldnt imagine how this"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T01:07Z 33.2K followers, [---] engagements
"AG issues criminal subpoena to Jacksonville Mayor's team over alleged ICE obstruction Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a criminal subpoena targeting Jacksonville's Deegan administration over allegations of obstructing federal immigration efforts. Uthmeier made the announcement via X stating that there is evidence that Mayor Donna Deegan's administration coordinated to impede immigration enforcement. Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/local/jacksonville-mayor-donna-deegan-criminal-subpoena-immigration-customs-and-enforecement-ice-officer-ice-enforcement-attorney-general-james-uthmeier"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T17:49Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Bill would clear the way for mother-in-law cottages Law would allow backyard cottages across Florida to address affordable housing. Local governments would have to comply. https://bit.ly/4krjPhD ADU accessory dwelling unit affordable florida legislature granny flats housing law mother-in-law cottage parking street ADU accessory dwelling unit affordable florida legislature granny flats housing law mother-in-law cottage parking street"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T19:46Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Palm Beach police step up enforcement on boats in Lake Worth Lagoon ANCHORED BOATS MUST GO Palm Beach police step up enforcement on boats in Lake Worth Lagoon. https://bit.ly/4tnWtNP boats enforcement intracoastal lake worth lagoon mooring palm beach wpec boats enforcement intracoastal lake worth lagoon mooring palm beach wpec"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T21:15Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements
"EXCLUSIVE: Cast members of Netflix's 'Members Only: Palm Beach' sit down with CBS12 News Netflix's 'Members Only: Palm Beach' debuted Monday putting a new spotlight on the island. Members Only follows a group of five women navigating the unspoken rules inherited traditions and high-stakes hierarchies of Americas most rarefied social circles. The series also promises to pull back the curtain on Palm Beach a long-secretive members-only world that is now laid bare for audiences across America. Cast Members Maria Cozamanis (aka DJ TUMBLES) and Ro-mina Ustayev joined ARC Florida in-studio to talk"
YouTube Link 2025-12-31T14:14Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Daytona [---] revs up with haulers parade DAYTONA BEACH Fla. (CBS12) Engines werent the only things rumbling through Volusia County Tuesday afternoon. The [----] NASCAR Hauler Parade the unofficial beloved kickoff to Speedweeks brought fans lining the streets as the brightly polished team haulers made their ceremonial roll into town signaling that the countdown to the Daytona [---] is officially on. This years showcase held at ONE DAYTONA from [--] p.m. once again delivered the spectacle fans crave: towering rigs wrapped in team colors drivers faces emblazoned on the sides and crowds cheering as each"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T04:21Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Six months in a coffee shop is thriving with an all-abilities staff At No Limits Coffee Shop in southwest Miami-Dade the entire front and back-of-house operation from greeting customers to bussing tables is run by workers with autism Down syndrome cerebral palsy and learning disabilities a team that has spent the last six months proving exactly what its name promises. February [--] marked the shop's half-year milestone. For many of the [--] employees including 21-year-old Peter Bradford who has Down syndrome its their first job and their first chance to show their skills in a supportive workplace."
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T17:05Z 33.1K followers, [--] engagements
"Missing Florida mission plane found in Haiti mountains; ministry believes no survivors MISSING PLANE FOUND Agape Flights a Florida-based missionary aviation ministry confirmed that its Embraer [---] Bandeirante aircraft registration N315AF was found in the mountains of Haiti after disappearing from radar over Jrmie on February [--] and the organization believes there were no survivors. In a deeply emotional announcement CEO Allen Speer shared that the aircraft dropped off radar yesterday afternoon triggering an intensive search-and-rescue mission that continued through the night and into today."
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T20:50Z 33.1K followers, 12.4K engagements
"Arrest video: Truck driver accused in fatal Turnpike crash in Florida custody Harjinder Singh the undocumented truck driver accused of causing a deadly crash on Floridas Turnpike earlier this month is now in the custody of the St. Lucie County Sheriffs Office. The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office (SLCSO) said Singh [--] was extradited from California on Thursday Lt. Gov. Jay Collins personally escorting him to the plane. He faces three counts of vehicular homicide stemming from an August [--] collision that claimed the lives of three South Florida residents. Newly released video from the"
YouTube Link 2025-08-22T17:39Z 33.2K followers, 406.3K engagements
"Florida man accused of Target card theft crashes and fake $20s found A 22-year-old Port St. Lucie man was arrested Sunday after deputies say he stole more than $200 worth of trading cards from a Target fled the store struck two vehicles while leaving the area and was later found with dozens of counterfeit $20 bills in his car. Thomas Robert Schuck was taken into custody Feb. [--] following a reported theft at the Target store at [----] NW Federal Highway in Stuart according to a probable cause affidavit from the Martin County Sheriffs Office. Investigators say store staff watched Schuck enter the"
YouTube Link 2026-02-04T04:11Z 33.2K followers, [---] engagements
"Scrap fire in West Palm Beach Scrap fire in West Palm Beach sends smoke billowing through the sky. Latest info: https://cbs12.com/news/local/vehicle-fire-in-west-palm-beach-sends-black-smoke-into-the-sky-we-buy-scrap-fire-rescue-blaze blaze car fire fire fire-rescue smoke vehicle fire west palm beach blaze car fire fire fire-rescue smoke vehicle fire west palm beach"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T19:08Z 33.2K followers, [---] engagements
"Emergency sand project underway as beach erosion threatens Florida homes Homeowners along South Beach in Fort Pierce say they are increasingly concerned that ongoing beach erosion could soon begin damaging or even destroying their homes. Now St. Lucie County moves forward with an emergency effort to stabilize a rapidly weakening section of shoreline near Jetty Park. Over the weekend county crews installed concrete barriers near two private properties along Jetty Park Beach on Hutchinson Island after officials determined portions of the dune system were vulnerable to washing out. Read more:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T12:01Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Outside Mar-a-Lago Pres. Trump clarifies U.S. is starting to talk to Cuba amid pressure Speaking to reporters outside his Mar-a-Lago club on Sunday morning President Donald Trump doubled down on his administration's strategy to isolate Cuba predicting that the communist government is ready to fall under the weight of a coordinated energy squeeze. Following his comments aboard Air Force One Saturday night where he first revealed the U.S. is "starting to talk to Cuba" the President provided more context on why he believes the regime is now willing to negotiate. "Cuba's a failing nation" The"
YouTube Link 2026-02-01T19:17Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Girl sues school board middle school teacher who allegedly engaged in sex with her A girl who was allegedly sexually molested by a teacher is suing the Palm Beach County School Board and the teacher. Christopher Withers [--] a former teacher at Watson B. Duncan Middle School in Palm Beach Gardens was arrested last March on [--] counts of lewd and lascivious behavior on a victim aged 12-16 and other sex offenses involving a student. According to the lawsuit filed in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial District in Palm Beach County the alleged victim is suing the school board which oversees"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T22:43Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Florida lawmakers push stricter voter registration checks Two bills moving through the Florida Legislature could significantly change how the state verifies citizenship for people registering to vote a move supporters say will strengthen election integrity but critics warn could create unnecessary barriers for lawful voters. Senate Bill [----] and House Bill [---] are companion measures aimed at tightening the process the state uses to confirm someones citizenship before adding them to voter rolls. Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/local/florida-lawmakers-push-stricter-voter-registration-checks"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T04:36Z 33.2K followers, [--] engagements
"South Florida brush fire 100% contained scorches [---] acres in Okeechobee County Okeechobee County Fire Rescue was on scene Friday battling a brush fire along NW 160th Street near 144th Avenue where an estimated [--] to [--] acres had burned. In an update Okeechobee County Fire Rescue said the fire is 100% contained. OCFR said a trailer on the property was engulfed in flames but no injuries to people or animals have been reported. The fire comes amid critically dry conditions countywide as officials continue to warn that even a single spark could trigger a fast-moving wildfire. Earlier this week"
YouTube Link 2026-02-07T04:12Z 33K followers, [---] engagements
"Balance healing strength: Warriors Choice connects firefighter service dog As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary Amazing America continues to spotlight the people who reflect the nations history pride and enduring spirit. For Clarksville Tennessee firefighter Dalton Reda that spirit is tested not just in burning buildings but long after the sirens stop. Reda has spent the past ten years in the fire service. What began as a career choice drawn by the flexible schedule quickly became a calling defined by danger responsibility and brotherhood. But firefighting he says is"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T11:27Z 33.2K followers, [--] engagements
"WATCH: Good Samaritan saves mother and [--] children from canal car wreck A mother is hospitalized and her three children are recovering after their vehicle flipped into a canal Sunday near Allappattah Road and Minute Maid Road. Officials say the outcome could have been far worse if not for the quick actions of a Good Samaritan who pulled the family from the water. The crash marks the second incident of its kind in Martin County since Friday highlighting a dangerous trend on local rural roads. Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/local/good-samaritan-saves-mother-and-3-children-from-canal-car-wreck"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T00:39Z 33.1K followers, [--] engagements
"Florida Sheriff briefs the media on deputy-involved shooting in Belle Glade A deputy-involved shooting took place Thursday near Glade View Elementary School in Belle Glade. CBS12 News reporter Katie Bente shared that she is heading to the scene where a Palm Beach County deputy opened fire on one person. The shooting happened just steps away from the school. At this time its unclear how seriously the person was injured but no deputies were hurt according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO). Details remain limited and many questions are still unanswered. CBS12 News will continue to"
YouTube Link 2025-10-09T18:24Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"South Florida homeless count conducted during cold front data review now underway Communities across the Treasure Coast took part on January [--] in a required one-day count of people experiencing homelessness a process officials say helps guide services and federal funding even though it captures only a snapshot in time. The annual Point-in-Time Count took place Thursday across Martin St. Lucie and Indian River counties. Volunteers service providers and law enforcement fanned out early in the morning to look for people living unsheltered conduct brief surveys and share information about"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T00:19Z 33K followers, [---] engagements
"Over 5k iguanas caught in [--] hours MORNING MINUTE Floridians turned in over [----] cold-stunned green iguanas to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission in just [--] hours. Talk about a lizard roundup Read more: https://bit.ly/46hYhOw"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T12:25Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Maniac charged after [--] shots fired at woman in Belle Glade BELLE GLADE Fla. (CBS12) A Belle Glade woman narrowly escaped death after nearly [--] shots were fired at her while she sat in her car deputies say. The Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office (PBSO) responded to reports of gunfire at the Prewitt Village neighborhood around 6:46 p.m. Sunday. When deputies arrived they spoke with the victim who described a terrifying series of events leading up to the shooting. Earlier that day around [--] p.m. the victim noticed a black car parked outside her home. She recognized the car as belonging to a woman"
YouTube Link 2024-12-05T21:46Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements
"1000-pound great white shark caught from shore along popular Florida beach Anglers on Pensacola Beach reeled in a rare [--] to 13-foot great white shark during a multiday fishing trip an extraordinary catch that stunned even experienced shark fishermen. Dylan Wier and Blaine Kenny of Coastal Worldwide were helping a group on a 48-hour shark fishing trip when the massive apex predator took the bait within the first [--] hours. The shark estimated at around [----] pounds put up nearly an hour-long fight before the crew brought it close enough to document and safely release it back into the water."
YouTube Link 2026-01-23T17:27Z 33K followers, 10.4K engagements
"Officials give update on search for Nancy Guthrie mother of 'Today' show host. WATCH LIVE Officials give update on search for Nancy Guthrie mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie missing in Arizona. Read more: https://bit.ly/4rxlZ1m"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T04:10Z 33K followers, [---] engagements
"Daytona [---] media day [----] puts NASCARs biggest drivers in the spotlight DRIVERS IN THE HOT SEAT🔥 It's media day in Daytona Do you have any questions for the NASCAR drivers Read more: https://bit.ly/4abQIv9 #Daytona500 #NASCARMediaDay #Speedweeks #NASCAR2026 #cupseries #daytonabeach #driversinthehotseat #thegreatamericanrace _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on : https://x.com/cbs12 Subscribe to WPEC on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsIzhRSKbRtvBGsiLHfcGOA/sub_confirmation=1 WPEC Daily News Digest:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T17:57Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements
"NASCAR president talks drivers race cars and Daytona [---] pressure DAYTONA BEACH Fla. (WPEC) NASCAR is officially back on track this week as teams return to Daytona International Speedway to prepare for the 68th running of the Daytona [---] on Sunday the sports biggest and most-watched event of the year. With the garage opening and haulers unloading across the infield anticipation is building for a season many inside the industry believe could mark a renewed connection to NASCARs heritage. WCYB sat down for an exclusive interview with NASCAR President Steve ODonnell to discuss the state of the"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T01:22Z 33.2K followers, [--] engagements
"Florida AG launches investigation into JPMorgan Chase over Trump Media de-banking Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on Monday the launch of an official investigation into JPMorgan Chase Bank. In a video posted to X Uthmeier cited concerns over the banks alleged coordination with the Biden Department of Justice and Special Counsel Jack Smith in what he referred to as Operation Arctic Frost. According to Uthmeier JPMorgan Chase de-banked Trump Media Group a Florida-based company at a critical moment just before it went public. The Attorney General claims this action harmed the"
YouTube Link 2025-11-10T22:38Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Florida Teen after being accused of setting friend on fire Warning: Viewer discretion advised. Play with fire and you might get burnedor end up in handcuffs. Thats what happened to two Marion County teens after one was burned and the other arrested for allegedly setting his friend on fire. According to an arrest affidavit from the Marion County Sheriffs Office on January [--] investigators responded to UF Health Shands Children's Hospital in Gainesville after receiving reports of a teen allegedly being set on fire by another teen. At the hospital investigators made contact with the juvenile"
YouTube Link 2026-02-07T00:06Z 33K followers, [---] engagements
"Pregnant woman survives sinking car crash welcomes baby girl in Fort Pierce MORNING MINUTE From roadside danger to a heartwarming new beginning a Good Samaritan's bravery turned into a story of hope for a pregnant woman on I-95 in Stuart Read more: https://bit.ly/4kuqxU0"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T12:45Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Strangers raise $55K for 92-year-old Florida woman who was still working to pay her bills A 92-year-old Pompano Beach woman who was still working in a Burlington dressing room to keep up with her monthly bills is getting a chance at retirement thanks to strangers who have raised more than $55000 on her behalf. April Steele had been shopping at the Pompano Beach Burlington a few weeks ago when she noticed an older woman working in the dressing room. The sight she told WSVN immediately struck her. Steele told reporters she thought the employee had to be in her 80s and it stunned her to learn"
YouTube Link 2026-01-26T19:35Z 33K followers, [----] engagements
"Reagan statue unveiled at FIU as Florida expands its collection of America [---] monuments Governor Ron DeSantis gathered with university leaders at Florida International University on Friday to unveil a new bronze monument honoring the 40th president Ronald Reagan. The ceremony held on what would have been Reagan's 115th birthday marks the latest milestone in Floridas ambitious "America 250" initiative to commemorate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. Part of appreciating the founding principles of America. is also to recognize people that have exemplified those ideals"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T18:49Z 33K followers, [---] engagements
"Palm Beach County tops wasteful spending list with $344M surpassing Miami-Dade by $40M Palm Beach County is wasting a lot of money according to the Sunshine State's Chief Financial Officer. Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia announced Thursday that the county wasted an excessive amount of taxpayer money a total of $344 million. He said the figure is the highest amount of wasteful spending among the eleven local governments reviewed. Ingoglia also noted that the county outspent Miami-Dade County by more than $40 million. CFO Ingoglia is now calling on Palm Beach County to take"
YouTube Link 2025-12-05T22:33Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"NFL rookie ordered to stay away from WNBA player after arrest in Florida RISING STAR GETS NO CONTACT ORDER A Falcons rookie is ordered to stay away from a WNBA player after an arrestdo you think teams should do more when players face serious accusations A Miami-Dade County judge ordered Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker James Pearce Jr. to stay away from his girlfriend WNBA player Rickea Jackson following his arrest over the weekend in South Florida. Authorities said Pearce allegedly attacked Jackson on Saturday and then attempted to avoid officers who moved in to arrest him. He was taken"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T18:42Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"NASCAR's Kyle Busch scores Daytona [---] pole and reignites hunt for his first [---] win Kyle Busch won the pole for NASCAR's season-opening Daytona [---] to give the driver with the longest active losing streak in The Great American Race a shot at the victory that has escaped him his entire career. Busch is [--] for [--] in the Daytona [---] and hasn't started in the top five since [----] when he still drove for Joe Gibbs Racing. He started fourth and finished third that year then was a career-best second to then-teammate Denny Hamlin in [----]. Kyle we've got to get him this [---] said team owner Richard"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T18:09Z 33.2K followers, [----] engagements
"'Highway robbery': Former policyholder reacts to Slide Insurance CEO's big payday Over the past few years the cost of homeowners' insurance in Florida has skyrocketed. A new Securities and Exchange Commission filing is raising some concerns for homeowners. The CEO of a popular insurance company and his wife are taking home a combined [--] million dollars. The news of the giant payday for Slide Insurance CEO Bruce Lucas and his wife is sparking outrage from customers including one resident in Jupiter Farms whose rate under Slide was six times more than what he was paying. Its quiet we have great"
YouTube Link 2025-09-11T22:24Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"New autism-focused school coming to Port St. Lucie opening in [----] Construction is underway on a new autism-focused school in St. Lucie County giving families on the Treasure Coast another educational option designed specifically for students on the autism spectrum. Ground has been broken for the Treasure Coast School for Autism a public charter school expanding from Palm Beach County into Port St. Lucie. The school is set to open for the [--------] school year starting with pre-kindergarten through second grade. For months CBS12 News has spoken with Port St. Lucie parents who say they have"
YouTube Link 2026-01-20T22:54Z 33.1K followers, [---] engagements
"City in Florida to make waves with $30M surf park development A major development is set to transform the small city of Fellsmere into a surfing destination promising a significant boost to the local economy. The Point Surf Park a $30 million project will be built on the site of the former Mesa Park which has been vacant for [--] years. Developer Luiz de Araujo shared that the park will feature a 700-foot artificial wave pool capable of creating waves for all skill levels from beginners to professional surfers. "All the surfers of course are going crazy" de Araujo said. "It's about [---] surfers"
YouTube Link 2025-11-04T20:24Z 33.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Great white shark spotted off the coast of Palm Beach County A boat captain reached for his cell phone and got video of a great white shark off the coast of Palm Beach County recently. Capt. Dustin Richter posted the video on Instagram. He says he got video of the great white shark Saturday at about 2:35 p.m. about [---] miles from shore off the coast of Delray Beach. "He was just kind of passing through I'd say he was he was very calm. He was just kind of swimming around the boat doing laps around us kind of just I would say checking us out. And he really wasn't aggressive in any way shape or"
YouTube Link 2025-12-29T23:41Z 33K followers, 77.3K engagements
"South Florida police ID 65-year-old woman killed in Jeep crash The Fort Pierce Police Department has identified the 65-year-old woman killed when a Jeep veered off the road crashed into her and a nearby pool and trapped her beneath the vehicle. The Fort Pierce Police Department said that officers responded to the [----] block of Laurel Leaf Lane on Saturday at around 2:10 p.m. in response to a report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash. When officers arrived on scene they reported that a Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by a 38-year-old woman veered off the roadway crashing through hedges and fencing"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T04:31Z 33.2K followers, [---] engagements
"PBC Democratic leaders call for ICE reforms as DHS funding deadline approaches Local Democratic leaders in Palm Beach County are calling for changes to Immigration and Customs Enforcement practices just days before a deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security. At a news conference Monday outside the federal courthouse in West Palm Beach U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel was joined by county officials school leaders faith leaders advocates and business owners who say current ICE enforcement tactics are causing fear and disrupting families schools and local businesses. Frankel argued ICE is"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T21:19Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Barnes & Noble deadly stabbing suspect appears in Florida court The arrest affidavit was released on Wednesday shedding new light on the fatal stabbing of a woman at a Barnes & Noble bookstore in Palm Beach Gardens. The Palm Beach Gardens Police Department said that 40-year-old Antonio Moore faces first-degree premeditated murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 65-year-old Rita B. Loncharich on Dec. [--]. According to the arrest affidavit the stabbing occurred around 7:53 p.m. on Monday at the Barnes & Noble located at [-----] Legacy Avenue. Officers discovered Loncharich bleeding with"
YouTube Link 2025-12-24T17:38Z 33.1K followers, [----] engagements
"'Here we go again': Another Florida nurse under fire after controversial TikTok MORNING MINUTE Another Florida nurse is facing backlash from the Attorney General after posting a controversial TikTok. Read more: https://bit.ly/4ct6yD7"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T12:25Z 33.2K followers, [---] engagements
"Deadly crashes on State Road [---] spark urgent safety push but major expansion years away The Martin County Sheriff has flat-out called State Road [---] a death trap after a series of deadly crashes along the rural highway also known as Warfield Boulevard. The narrow two-lane road connects Okeechobee County and Martin County taking drivers through long stretches with just one lane in each direction and little room for error. In the first two weeks of January alone six people were killed in crashes along the stretch in Martin County according to the sheriffs office. Its pretty dangerous. Ive seen"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T04:33Z 33.3K followers, [---] engagements
"NASCAR pays tribute to Greg Biffle following fatal plane crash REMEMBERING BIFFLE Sunday marks the 68th running of the Daytona [---] and when the field takes the green flag in pursuit of the Harley J. Earl Trophy many in the garage will be carrying heavy hearts. The sport is still grieving the loss of former NASCAR Cup Series driver and humanitarian Greg Biffle who was killed in an offseason plane crash. WCYBs Heather Williams reports from Daytona International Speedway on how teams plan to honor Biffle during the sports biggest weekend. The jagged-edged No. [--] font became synonymous with"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T02:45Z 33.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Lake Okeechobee fire spreads to [----] acres Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/local/800-acre-fire-burns-lake-bed-lake-okeechobee-blaze-continues-to-spread-smoke-florida-forest-service-florida-news _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on : https://x.com/cbs12 Subscribe to WPEC on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsIzhRSKbRtvBGsiLHfcGOA/sub_confirmation=1 WPEC Daily News Digest: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLoGNi-_QL0YEz2Pqv7Thy30ageLTzR6p_ WPEC CBS12 is South Florida's source for local news weather"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T19:57Z 33.3K followers, [---] engagements
"American Airlines launches nonstop flight from Vero Beach to Charlotte TAKING OFF American Airlines launches nonstop service from Vero Beach to Charlotte. Read more: https://bit.ly/4auFoZY"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T14:25Z 33.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Parents of Parkland victim use A.I. to revive sons voice in new podcast As the nation marks eight years since the Parkland school shooting this weekend the parents of Joaquin Guac Oliver are using AI to ensure their sons voice continues to push for change. Manuel Oliver appeared on CBS12 News at [--] p.m. Friday to discuss a new weekly podcast Guacs Going On which will be hosted by an AI-generated version of his late son. The project draws from Joaquins social media posts ideas and personal values to recreate his voice and persona. Oliver said the podcast is designed to confront gun violence"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T23:05Z 33.3K followers, [--] engagements
"President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrived at Palm Beach International Airport President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrived at Palm Beach International Airport on Friday. _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on : https://x.com/cbs12 Subscribe to WPEC on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsIzhRSKbRtvBGsiLHfcGOA/sub_confirmation=1 WPEC Daily News Digest: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLoGNi-_QL0YEz2Pqv7Thy30ageLTzR6p_ WPEC CBS12 is South Florida's source for local news"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T23:36Z 33.3K followers, [----] engagements
"What happened to Nancy Guthrie Timeline of what we know so far Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos who is leading authorities amid the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie is reportedly blocking the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) from important evidence. Citing an unnamed U.S. law enforcement source Fox News Digital broke the news on Thursday night. Earlier on Thursday FBI Phoenix released new information about the suspect in connection with Guthrie's mysterious disappearance. The agency also shared images of an Ozark Trail Hiker Pack which investigators said is a style of backpack the suspect"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T15:31Z 33.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Florida's AG to speak in Winter Haven with Sheriff Grady Judd Attorney General James Uthmeier will be speaking in Winter Haven on Friday morning with law enforcement officials. Read more: https://bit.ly/4tBknWm"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T22:56Z 33.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Regional quarterfinals tip off Friday as Treasure Coast girls chase playoff redemption The high school basketball postseason is heating up with regional quarterfinal games tipping off across our area Friday night including a pair of powerhouse programs on the Treasure Coast. Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/local/regional-quarterfinals-tip-off-friday-as-treasure-coast-girls-chase-playoff-redemption-florida-sports _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on : https://x.com/cbs12 Subscribe to WPEC on YouTube:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T04:38Z 33.2K followers, [--] engagements
"Over [--] full-time NASCAR drivers now juggle [---] mph & dad duty ahead of the Daytona [---] DAD DRIVERS The Daytona [---] garage is basically a nursery this week which driver do you think will be the next new dad The high-octane world of the NASCAR Cup Series has traded engine oil for baby formula as the [----] season kicks off with a record-breaking roster of racing dads. While the sport has always been a family affair the [----] garage area feels more like a playground than a pit road. The "young guns" who entered the series a decade ago have officially transformed into the "dad squad" led by veteran"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T01:23Z 33.3K followers, [----] engagements
"How B.J. McLeod just crashed the Daytona [---] party MCLEOD QUALIFIES After a post-race inspection shake-up B.J. McLeod and the No. [--] Live Fast Motorsports team are officially IN for Sunday This marks B.J.s 6th career Daytona [---] start and hes ready to make every lap count. Read more NASCAR coverage: https://cbs12.com/news/videos/nascar-honors-greg-biffle-daytona-500-after-tragic-off-season-plane-crash-florida-news-daytona-beach-racing-motorsport-911-call-audio #NASCAR #Daytona500 #BJMcLeod #LiveFast78 #TheGreatAmericanRace #Speedweeks2026 #DaytonaBeach #UnderdogStory #CUPseries #NASCARDuel"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T22:30Z 33.3K followers, [---] engagements
"51 arrested in major Polk County gang and fentanyl trafficking investigation Sheriff Grady Judd and Attorney General James Uthmeier announced [--] arrests after a months-long Polk County gang investigation that seized [--] pounds of meth [----] pounds of fentanyl and [--] firearms amid a surge in overdose deaths. Story: https://cbs12.com/news/local/florida-news-attorney-general-james-uthmeier-sheriff-grady-judd-florida-department-of-law-enforcement-fdle-winter-haven _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on :"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T16:45Z 33.3K followers, [---] engagements
"FBI hunts for Florida woman who is accused of stealing $34M in COVID-19 relief funds She vanished days before court and now the FBI says this woman from Palm Beach County may have stolen $34 million in pandemic aid. The FBI Miami Field Office said it's searching for Elaine Angene Escoe [--] who is accused of masterminding a $34 million fraud scheme targeting federal COVID-19 relief programs. Escoe was last seen in Palm Beach County on June [--] just days before she failed to appear for a scheduled court hearing on June [--] according to the news release. A federal arrest warrant was issued shortly"
YouTube Link 2025-09-05T03:38Z 33.3K followers, 324.7K engagements
"10 wins [--] straight top-fives: 19-year-old Connor Zilisch brings major buzz to Daytona As the NASCAR Cup Series prepares for the Daytona [---] the focus is shifting toward a new face in a sport where household names rarely change. While most rookies tend to slink along unnoticed during the buildup to the Great American Race 19-year-old Connor Zilisch has arrived as a rare freshman phenom already making waves across the motorsports world. Driving the No. [--] Trackhouse Racing Toyota Zilisch faces the steepest learning curve in racing as he jumps from the OReilly Series to the Cup level. "This"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T02:01Z 33.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Homebuyer Alert: Wire Fraud Victim Shares Warning Caroline Bahadourian has closed dozens of real estate deals and flipped over [--] properties but her years of experience couldn't protect her from a sophisticated property wire fraud scheme. The Martin County Sheriffs Office is now investigating after hackers made off with over $65000 of Bahadourians life savings. While Bahadourian is usually the one facilitating deals for others this time she was the buyer. The loss occurred during what she thought was a standard property closing. The fraud began when Bahadourian received what appeared to be"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T04:32Z 33.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Erosion forces Fort Pierce restaurant to close off area Fort Pierce beach erosion impacts local business; city in state of emergency. beach dump erosion fort pierce renourishment sand beach dump erosion fort pierce renourishment sand"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T18:37Z 33.2K followers, [---] engagements
"Foster Pit bull mauls small dog to death near South Florida park A peaceful Friday walk near a popular Hobe Sound park turned violent when a fostered pit bull mix escaped a home and fatally attacked a small dog according to the Martin County Sheriffs Office. The deadly mauling happened near Zeus Park in the historic Olympia neighborhood a spot neighbors say is typically calm and pet friendly. Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/local/foster-dog-mauls-small-pet-to-death-near-hobe-sounds-zeus-park _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T04:07Z 33.3K followers, [---] engagements
"15k tons of sand arrive to Fort Pierce beaches to fight beach erosion Beach erosion in Fort Pierce has reached a critical stage as an emergency sand dump at Jetty Park enters its third day. While crews have completed approximately 30% of the total sand haul officials warn that a permanent solution to the vanishing shoreline is still years away. The current crisis is a visual shock to many; where a wide beach stood just two years ago water now laps at the doorsteps of island residents. Read more:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T12:32Z 33.3K followers, [----] engagements
"NASCAR makes announcement at the Daytona [---]. Any guesses on what NASCAR makes announcement at the Daytona [---]. Any guesses on what Read more Daytona [---] coverage: https://cbs12.com/sports/content/daytona-500-nascar-racing-florida-news-daytona-beach-drivers-stakes-stats-drivers-media-day-race-car-victory-lane-speedweek-fast-car-crashes"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T17:58Z 33.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Deputy saves baby unconscious driver after Florida carjacking ends in fiery crash A Jacksonville carjacking turned into a blazing wreck Sunday when a fleeing suspect crashed the stolen car with the victim's baby still strapped inside. Body camera footage released by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office shows the chaotic aftermath after investigators say a man later identified as 34-year-old Richard Younger forcibly pulled a woman from her vehicle near 103rd Street and sped off with her one-year-old child still inside. Deputies report that they quickly located the stolen vehicle and attempted to"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T16:21Z 33.3K followers, [---] engagements
"'Smoke' Rises Again: Tony Stewart returns to Daytona for NASCAR Truck Series opener 'SMOKE' RETURNS After a decade-long absence as a NASCAR driver three-time Cup Series Champion Tony Stewart returns to the track for the Craftsman Truck Series race at Daytona International Speedwaydo you think "Smoke" still has what it takes to win Heather Williams WCYB reports. Read more: https://cbs12.com/newsletter-daily/decade-away-nascar-daytona-500-tony-stewart-returns-to-daytona-for-nascar-truck-series-opener-chase-briscoe #TonyStewart #Daytona #TruckSeries #NASCAR #TonyStewart #Daytona #Smoke"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T01:45Z 33.3K followers, [---] engagements
"President Donald Trump arrives at PBI President Donald Trump arrives at Palm Beach International Airport"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T03:19Z 33.3K followers, [----] engagements
"The moment NASCAR's Kyle Larson realized he wanted to be a legend. Kyle Larson isnt satisfied with just two Cup Series titleshes officially on the hunt for more. Do you think he can pull off another championship this season 🏁🏆 Read more: https://cbs12.com/sports/content/daytona-500-nascar-racing-florida-news-daytona-beach-drivers-stakes-stats-drivers-media-day-race-car-victory-lane-speedweek-fast-car-crashes _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on : https://x.com/cbs12 Subscribe to WPEC on YouTube:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T16:54Z 33.3K followers, [----] engagements
"The Daytona [---] close call that almost ended NASCAR's Casey Mears run DAYTONA [---] COVERAGE A spin a patch of grass and inches from a crash Casey Mears still makes the Daytona [---]. Casey Mears spun on pit road got briefly stuck in the infield grass and missed a last-lap crash by mere inches. After all that he finished eighth a qualifying race Thursday night for the Daytona [---] good enough to get him into The Great American Race. Mears choked back tears three separate times after squeezing into the 41-car field as the highest-finishing open car in the first of two 150-mile qualifying races."
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T04:01Z 33.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Fort Pierce beach erosion reaches critical stage as emergency sand dumping continues Beach erosion in Fort Pierce has reached a critical stage as an emergency sand dump at Jetty Park enters its third day. While crews have completed approximately 30% of the total sand haul officials warn that a permanent solution to the vanishing shoreline is still years away. The current crisis is a visual shock to many; where a wide beach stood just two years ago water now laps at the doorsteps of island residents. Coastal experts point to weather as the primary stressor driving this accelerated erosion. A"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T21:12Z 33.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Shocking Beach Erosion Hits Fort Pierce Beach erosion in Fort Pierce has reached a critical stage as an emergency sand dump at Jetty Park enters its third day. While crews have completed approximately 30% of the total sand haul officials warn that a permanent solution to the vanishing shoreline is still years away. The current crisis is a visual shock to many; where a wide beach stood just two years ago water now laps at the doorsteps of island residents. Coastal experts point to weather as the primary stressor driving this accelerated erosion. A series of unusually harsh winters combined"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T01:29Z 33.3K followers, [---] engagements
"What were seeing as Daytona [---] practice begins at The World Center of Racing PRACTICE PREVIEW 🏁 Engines are up in Daytona Beach who do you want us to check in with during practice Read more: bit.ly/4abQIv9 #Daytona500 #Speedweeks #NASCAR2026 #CupSeries #DaytonaBeach #DriversInTheHotSeat #NASCARNation #RaceWeek #Daytona _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on : https://x.com/cbs12 Subscribe to WPEC on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsIzhRSKbRtvBGsiLHfcGOA/sub_confirmation=1 WPEC Daily News Digest:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T19:48Z 33.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Why Jeffrey Epstein fired defense attorney Alan Dershowitz despite getting a "sweetheart deal" Alan Dershowitz sat down with CBS12 News I-Team Chief Investigator Mike Magnoli for a comprehensive interview spanning the world-famous defense attorney's decades-long career which included the times he represented some of the United States' most infamous defendants such as O.J. Simpson and Jeffrey Epstein. During the interview Dershowitz went on to talk about the cases brought against President Donald Trump explaining his concerns and saying which one he thought would likely end in a conviction. He"
YouTube Link 2025-06-02T17:45Z 33.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Authorities on Florida's Treasure Coast stepping up immigration enforcement The latest data shows there's an increased immigration enforcement effort going on on the Treasure Coast. ICE is now using at building at [----] SE Commerce Avenue in Stuart as a temporary facility. Thursday afternoon we saw a heavy law enforcement presence in a residential neighborhood not far from this ICE facility. Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/local/authorities-on-treasure-coast-stepping-up-immigration-enforcement _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T22:47Z 33.2K followers, [----] engagements
"American Airlines launches nonstop flight from Vero Beach to Charlotte This is a big day for airline passengers in Vero Beach. American Airlines launched nonstop service from Vero Beach Regional Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport Thursday expanding commercial air service on the Treasure Coast. Thursday morning American Airlines started service to Vero Beach Regional Airport and the first American Airlines flight arrived from Charlotte North Carolina shortly before 11:30. The new route becomes the second major airline addition at the airport since December marking continued"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T01:22Z 33.3K followers, [---] engagements
"JetBlue lands in Vero Beach as the regional airport becomes a Treasure Coast hub Commercial air travel on the Treasure Coast expanded significantly today as JetBlue made its inaugural landing at Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB). The airline is now offering daily flights out of Vero Beach to two major Northeastern hubs: New York's JFK International Airport and Boston Logan International Airport. The small regional airport now hosts one of the largest airlines in the country marking a major convenience for local travelers who want to avoid the over hour-long drive to West Palm Beach or"
YouTube Link 2025-12-12T01:28Z 33.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Deadly crashes on State Road [---] spark urgent safety push but major expansion years away A peaceful Friday walk near a popular Hobe Sound park turned violent when a fostered pit bull mix escaped a home and fatally attacked a small dog according to the Martin County Sheriffs Office. The deadly mauling happened near Zeus Park in the historic Olympia neighborhood a spot neighbors say is typically calm and pet-friendly. Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/local/foster-dog-mauls-small-pet-to-death-near-hobe-sounds-zeus-park _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T04:30Z 33.3K followers, [---] engagements
"BODYCAM: YouTuber Jack Doherty arrested after Miami Beach traffic stunt drugs found Youtuber Jack Dohertys latest video stunt ended in handcuffs after Miami Beach police say he stepped into traffic for a bet and refused to move. According to officers with the Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD) 22-year-old YouTube influencer and streamer Jack Doherty intentionally stepped in the middle of Washington Ave. to film content and blocked traffic creating a "dangerous situation for drivers and himself." Officers say they instructed him multiple times to clear the road but Doherty allegedly refused"
YouTube Link 2025-11-16T16:19Z 33.3K followers, 87.8K engagements
"American Airlines launches nonstop flight from Vero Beach to Charlotte Read the story here: https://cbs12.com/news/local/american-airlines-launches-nonstop-flight-from-vero-beach-to-charlotte _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WPEC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/ WPEC on : https://x.com/cbs12 Subscribe to WPEC on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsIzhRSKbRtvBGsiLHfcGOA/sub_confirmation=1 WPEC Daily News Digest: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLoGNi-_QL0YEz2Pqv7Thy30ageLTzR6p_ WPEC CBS12 is South Florida's source for local news weather"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T20:08Z 33.3K followers, [---] engagements
"'In cold blood': Florida prosecutors seek death penalty in Vero Beach triple murder Prosecutors have decided to seek the death penalty in a shocking homicide that claimed the lives of a mother and her pregnant 19-year-old granddaughter in Vero Beach. The Sheriff says this is the right step in the case. This house where this crime happened doesn't look the same as it did in November. It's been given a fresh coat of light blue paint and we're told some new residents now live here. But behind these walls a tragic case began in early November. Read more:"
YouTube Link 2025-07-17T22:40Z 33.2K followers, 40.6K engagements
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