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Florida mom arrested after baby left alone in running car for hours, police say
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- Florida mom arrested after baby left alone in running car for hours, police say
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- 5:15
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- A Florida mother accused of leaving her 6-month-old baby inside a running vehicle for hours while she cleaned a home is behind bars — and it isn't the first time she's been accused of similar conduct.
According to the Edgewater Police Department, a concerned citizen noticed an unoccupied vehicle running in a driveway for an extended period. After approaching the vehicle, the person discovered a 6-month-old baby alone inside and called 911.
Edgewater police responded and determined that Kristina Vitucci had allegedly left the baby inside the vehicle for several hours. Vitucci told officers she checked on the child every 45 minutes.
Body camera video shows officers approaching the home after confirming a baby was inside the vehicle. An officer then walked to the home and knocked on the door. A woman answered and told officers the running vehicle belonged to her house cleaner.
"Have you been going out and checking on the baby and stuff...
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- Morning Minute: Stolen BSO patrol car, Loxahatchee flooding, Brightline bankruptcy watch
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- A stolen BSO patrol car arrest, lingering flooding in Loxahatchee Groves and a potential Brightline bankruptcy top your Morning Minute.
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- Palm Beach County schools see decline in non-U.S.-born students amid immigration fears
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- 4:42
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- The Palm Beach County School District is one of many across the state dealing with a drop in enrollment this school year. The district says they’re down thousands of students from what they expected.
Those empty seats are having a massive impact on the district’s budget. With fewer kids, that means fewer dollars coming from the state. To make up for it, the district had to eliminate almost 250 positions.
Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/local/palm-beach-county-school-enrollment-decline-school-district-budget-ice-fears-immigrant-families-lake-worth-high-school-leonard-high-school-atlantic-high-school-bridge-immigration-network-florida-news
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- Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds visits Martin County
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- 57:58
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Byron Donalds visits Martin County to discuss insurance, affordability and Florida’s rising cost of living.
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- LIVE
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- 53:34
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- AG Uthmeier speaks in Doral after filing a petition to inspect New York Times records.
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- Gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds talks costs and insurance at Martin County roundtable
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- With just six weeks until Florida voters choose their next governor, Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds brought his campaign to Martin County on Wednesday for a roundtable discussion focused on affordability and other issues facing residents.
For about an hour inside a small meeting room at the Martin County Chamber of Commerce in Stuart, Rep. Donalds took questions from about a dozen Martin county voters, including insurance agents, realtors and homeowners.
READ MORE: https://cbs12.com/news/local/gubernatorial-candidate-byron-donalds-talks-costs-insurance-at-martin-county-roundtable-gop-trump-republican-amendment-3-property-homestead-9-23-26
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- Stolen BSO patrol car recovered nearly 100 miles away in St. Lucie County
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- 2:44
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- A Fort Lauderdale woman is facing multiple charges after authorities located a stolen Broward Sheriff's Office patrol vehicle along Interstate 95 in St. Lucie County Tuesday night.
According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, shortly after 9 p.m., Broward County Regional Communications received a report that a marked BSO vehicle had been stolen from the public parking area of the Public Safety Building in Fort Lauderdale. Investigators, working with the Florida Highway Patrol, Port St. Lucie Police Department and St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, tracked the vehicle to the northbound lanes of Interstate 95 near Gatlin Boulevard in Port St. Lucie.
READ MORE: https://cbs12.com/news/local/stolen-broward-deputys-car-found-on-i-95-in-st-lucie-county-woman-arrested-port-st-lucie-police-department-florida-highway-patrol-st-lucie-county-jail-florida-news
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- Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds visits Martin County
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- 47:46
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Byron Donalds visits Martin County to discuss insurance, affordability and Florida’s rising cost of living.
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- $40K to ditch septic? Indian River homeowners face costly sewer mandate
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- 2:56
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Thousands of homeowners are required to give up their septic systems and connect to sewer under a state mandate, a change that some residents say could cost them tens of thousands of dollars.
Indian River County has canceled five remaining countywide sewer conversion workshops after officials said the first two drew an overwhelming response and created confusion among residents who were not immediately required to connect.
READ MORE: https://cbs12.com/news/local/40000-dollars-ditch-septic-indian-river-county-homeowners-face-costly-sewer-mandate-connect-homes-sewer-27000-homes-state-mandate-cost-expense-indian-river-lagoon-water-quality
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- Cybersecurity expert finds card skimmer on Fort Pierce gas pump
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- 2:28
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- A man with decades of experience in cybersecurity found a credit card skimmer on a gas pump at a Fort Pierce 7-Eleven, and police are now investigating.
Arlo Bess said he was stopping for gas at the 7-Eleven on the south side of Orange Avenue near Interstate 95 before heading back to Palm Bay when he found the device.
READ MORE: https://cbs12.com/news/local/cybersecurity-expert-finds-card-skimmer-on-fort-pierce-gas-pump
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- Port St. Lucie HOA tells homeowners to replace dead trees, sparking pushback
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- 2:26
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Some residents in Port St. Lucie and their homeowners' association are at odds over dead trees.
People who live in Cadence at Tradition received a letter dated Sept. 1 from Campbell Property Management on behalf of Cadence at Tradition Homeowners Association Inc., saying the dead tree or dead trees on their property need to be replaced.
READ MORE: https://cbs12.com/news/local/cadence-at-tradition-hoa-letter-residents-replace-dead-trees-easement-demand-property-owners-hoa-cold-snap-timing-campbell-property-management-escalation
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- Livestreamed Delray Beach predator-catcher stings lead to arrests and felony charges
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Two men are facing felony charges after separate livestreamed child-predator “sting” operations in Delray Beach, putting a spotlight on a growing form of online content that can provide information to police — but can also carry consequences when accusations are made before an investigation is complete.
YouTuber and Kick streamer Vitaly Zdorovetskiy and his crew use decoys who pose as minors online, then confront men who arrive for planned meetings while the encounters are livestreamed to an online audience.
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- Who should pay? Port St. Lucie HOA tells residents to replace dead trees
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Some residents in Port St. Lucie and their homeowners' association are at odds over dead trees.
People who live in Cadence at Tradition received a letter dated Sept. 1 from Campbell Property Management on behalf of Cadence at Tradition Homeowners Association Inc., saying the dead tree or dead trees on their property need to be replaced.
The letter says: "Your assistance and cooperation are requested regarding the following: Landscaping-Dead Tree- The deceased tree(s) on your property is in need of attention."
Residents say the trees are on the easement, the strip of grass between the sidewalk and the street, and the trees were killed during a cold snap.
Because the dead trees are on the easement, some residents say it should be the HOA's job to replace them at the HOA's expense, not the homeowners.
Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/local/cadence-at-tradition-hoa-letter-residents-replace-dead-trees-easement-demand-property...
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- Cybersecurity expert finds card skimmer on Fort Pierce gas pump. How you can protect your money
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Cybersecurity expert finds card skimmer on Fort Pierce gas pump. How you can protect your money. https://bit.ly/4xIG7QZ
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- Marco Rubio says Iranians are under an "illusion" about U.S. government system, full gaggle
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- 54:06
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- President Donald Trump used his address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Tuesday to defend the nearly seven-month U.S. war with Iran, claim Tehran’s regional power has been broken, and raise the prospect of either a negotiated agreement or further escalation.
He opened his remarks by declaring, “America is back,” and portraying the United States as stronger economically, militarily and technologically under his administration.
Full story: https://thenationaldesk.com/top-videos/president-donald-trump-heads-to-un-united-nations-general-assembly-as-iran-war-ai-artificial-intelligence-fears-and-oil-turmoil-strait-of-hormuz-dominate-agenda-world-leaders-new-york-city-global-energy-markets-russia-ukraine-denmark-greenland#
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- Front brings breezy change, rough surf to South Florida
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- The Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast will stay unsettled one more day before a front begins changing the pattern later this week.
Wednesday will remain warm, humid and stormy at times.
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected through the afternoon and evening, with temperatures reaching the upper 80s to near 90 degrees.
Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/local/front-brings-breezy-weather-rough-surf-and-a-gradual-break-from-the-rain-cool-front-south-florida-treasure-coast-palm-beaches-thunderstorms-lower-humidity
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- MRI tech arrest, Trump removed from Donalds’ website, Florida dengue death
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- A traveling MRI technician is accused of sexually assaulting a patient at HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital, Byron Donalds’ campaign website has removed most prominent references to President Donald Trump, and Florida has confirmed its first dengue death of the year.
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- Police: Three Fort Pierce shootings that hit homes are connected and targeted
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- 2:47
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Fort Pierce police say three recent shootings that struck multiple homes along Avenue L are connected and targeted, and investigators have already identified suspects.
The shootings happened Tuesday, September 15 and twice more on Friday, September 18 according to police. While no one was hurt, several homes were hit by gunfire, including one where a mother and her four children were inside.
READ MORE: https://cbs12.com/news/local/fort-pierce-home-hit-by-gunfire-bullet-enters-childs-bedroom-fort-pierce-fort-pierce-police-fort-pierce-shooting-shooting-investigation-gunfire-shots-fired-gun-violence-avenue-l-st-lucie-county-st-lucie-county-shooting-florida-shooting-home
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- Martin County student thought bomb threat couldn’t be traced, investigators say
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- A 15-year-old student is facing a felony charge after investigators say he submitted a false bomb threat targeting Martin County High School Tuesday morning.
According to the Martin County Sheriff's Office, the student later admitted he made the threat because he wanted to get out of class.
Noah Taylor, a sophomore at the school, was arrested and charged with making a false report concerning the planting of a bomb, a second-degree felony.
READ MORE: https://cbs12.com/news/local/another-martin-county-high-school-threat-sparks-investigation-ends-with-arrest-school-safety-florida-school-threat-florida-crime-martin-county-crime-stuart-florida-martin-county-florida-fortifyfl?teaserSource=trending
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- LIVE
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- 28:57
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Riviera Beach police provide update on deadly shooting that left three juveniles charged.
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- Flooding lingers in The Acreage as crews race to drain water before more rain
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- 3:47
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Days of heavy rain have left parts of The Acreage flooded, with water still covering yards and driveways as crews work around the clock to drain the community before more rain falls.
Standing water remained Tuesday around homes, vehicles and outbuildings in parts of the western Palm Beach County community. Indian Trail Improvement District Board President Elizabeth Accomando said the district has received hundreds of work orders as crews pump water, clear clogged culverts and repair road washouts.
READ MORE: https://cbs12.com/news/local/flooding-lingers-in-the-acreage-as-crews-work-around-clock-drain-acreage-flooding-stormwater-drainage-floodwaters-road-washouts-c-51-canal-south-florida-water-management-district-drainage-problems-florida-news
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- “Nobody can see what I do to you”: Report details alleged Port St. Lucie MRI assault
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- 2:41
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- A traveling MRI technician accused of sexually assaulting a patient at HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital allegedly told her, “Nobody can see what I can do to you,” before bringing her into an MRI room, according to a Port St. Lucie Police report.
CBS12 News previously reported the arrest of Gabriel Cruz, 42, a traveling MRI technician accused of sexually assaulting a patient at HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital. He faces a first-degree felony charge of sexual battery involving a physically helpless or incapacitated victim.
READ MORE: https://cbs12.com/news/local/a-traveling-x-ray-technician-sexually-assaults-patient-mri-room-mri-technician-sedated-patient-hca-florida-st-lucie-hospital-treasure-coast-crime-florida-news
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- Port St. Lucie road rage fight ends in shooting; two men arrested, police say
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- A Port St. Lucie road rage incident that escalated into a physical fight and shooting landed two men in handcuffs Thursday.
According to the Port St. Lucie Police Department, the incident happened at about 6:30 p.m. near Southwest California Boulevard and Southwest Brevity Terrace. Police said that before the shooting, one driver believed he was being followed after merging onto Southwest Crosstown Parkway. The vehicles had passed each other, and one driver believed the other had cut him off.
READ MORE: https://cbs12.com/news/local/port-st-lucie-road-rage-incident-2-men-arrested-fight-escalates-shooting-shot-wrist-legs-gunfire-treasure-coast-hca-florida-lawnwood-hospital-st-lucie-county-sheriffs-office-florida-news
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- Three juveniles arrested after Riviera Beach teen killed in alleged gun-sale robbery
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- A social media gun sale ended with a 17-year-old girl shot in the head and three teenage boys charged with murder, Riviera Beach police said Tuesday.
The shooting happened shortly after 8 p.m. Aug. 21 at Goodmark Park, near the 1400 block of West 36th Street. But police did not publicly reveal the circumstances surrounding the shooting or announce the arrests until this week—more than a month later.
READ MORE: https://cbs12.com/news/local/riviera-beach-police-to-provide-update-on-fatal-shooting-three-juveniles-charged-riviera-beach-shooting-riviera-beach-police-deadly-shooting-17-year-old-girl-killed-three-juveniles-arrested-juvenile-murder-charges-first-degree-murder-armed-robbery
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- Florida man accused of attacking elderly couple, shooting officer at Daytona Beach hospital
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- A Florida man is accused of attacking an elderly couple before shooting a police officer at a Daytona Beach hospital.
According to WESH 2 News, Michael Hightower, 40, allegedly trespassed Sunday afternoon at Daytona College on South Nova Road. Shortly after leaving the building, Hightower allegedly attacked a 74-year-old woman and her 79-year-old husband in a parking lot, punching and kicking them.
In 911 calls obtained by WESH, a car can be heard accelerating and a woman screaming shortly before Hightower got out of his car and allegedly assaulted the couple. When Ormond Beach police arrived, officers found the couple in large pools of blood and described their condition as extremely critical.
Less than an hour later, Ormond Beach police found Hightower on foot near Clyde Morris Boulevard and Hand Avenue, about 2 miles from the original scene, WESH reported.
Hightower was taken to police headquarters for questioning before he was tra...
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- Port St. Lucie road rage fight ends in shooting, 2 men arrested
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- MORNING MINUTE: Airport delays, Florida debates off, Wendy’s operator files bankruptcy
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Check your flight status at President Donald J. Trump International Airport, Florida’s governor’s race appears headed for no debates, and a major Wendy’s franchise operator has filed for bankruptcy protection while keeping its Florida restaurants open.
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- Expecting a baby? How couples can prepare for changes in marriage
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- 14:16
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Having a baby can bring plenty of excitement — but it can also raise questions about how life, routines and relationships may change once the baby arrives.
This week’s Ask Shannon question comes from an expectant parent who writes:
“I am expecting a baby and I’m really nervous and feeling like it’s going to be a huge adjustment for my spouse and me. What should we expect, and how should we prepare for the changes in our marriage?”
CBS12’s Shannon Thompson Jones, a licensed clinical social worker and Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, shares her advice for couples preparing for this major transition — including how to communicate, manage expectations and stay connected as they adjust to life as new parents.
Watch the latest Ask Shannon segment for her advice on preparing your relationship for the changes ahead.
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- Indiantown crowd turns out to learn about proposed Project Silver Fox data center
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- A proposed data center campus that could bring billions of dollars in investment to Indiantown is drawing both excitement and concern among residents.
Developers behind Project Silver Fox hosted an open house Monday night at The Outpost Bar & Grill, where neighbors had the chance to ask questions and learn more about the proposed 606-acre project planned near Southwest Warfield Boulevard and Silver Fox Lane.
READ MORE: https://cbs12.com/news/local/crowd-gathers-in-indiantown-to-learn-about-proposed-project-silver-fox-data-center-florida-news-local-news
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- PBSO wants to keep $1.18M, Mercedes and Rolex seized in drug investigation
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- More than $1.1 million in cash, a Mercedes-Benz, a Rolex and other property were seized during a Palm Beach County drug investigation. Now, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is asking a judge to let the agency keep it.
A civil forfeiture complaint filed Sept. 17 seeks ownership of $1,184,553 in cash, a 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450, a yellow chain necklace, a yellow “Rolex” watch and two pairs of sunglasses.
READ MORE: https://cbs12.com/news/local/florida-crime-news-1-million-dollars-mercedes-benz-rolex-seized-from-loxahatchee-home-pbso-asking-to-keep-the-cash-civil-asset-forfeiture-drug-investigation-
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- Port St. Lucie roads could get more lanes under massive $2.2B mobility plan
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- 2:38
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Years of rapid growth have brought thousands of new homes, businesses and drivers to Port St. Lucie. Now, city leaders are confronting the cost of keeping everyone moving: approximately $2.2 billion.
Council members on Monday approved Ordinance 26-89 on first reading, moving forward the city’s 2050 Mobility Plan, an updated mobility-fee schedule and guidelines for administering the program.
READ MORE: https://cbs12.com/news/local/port-st-lucie-weighs-mobility-plan-for-future-growth
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- PBSO wants to keep $1.18M, Mercedes and Rolex seized in drug investigation
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- 2:35
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- 10 days ago
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- More than $1.1 million in cash, a Mercedes-Benz, a Rolex and other property were seized during a Palm Beach County drug investigation. Now, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is asking a judge to let the agency keep it.
A civil forfeiture complaint filed Sept. 17 seeks ownership of $1,184,553 in cash, a 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450, a yellow chain necklace, a yellow “Rolex” watch and two pairs of sunglasses.
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- Florida governor debate falls apart as Jolly, Donalds campaigns trade blame
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- 3:02
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- In the race for Florida's next Governor, there are some developments unfolding behind the scenes in the Byron Donalds and David Jolly campaigns. Each campaign is accusing the other of getting debate cold feet.
After the primaries, the candidates seemed to be on the same page, saying there would be three televised debates before the General Election. Now its looks like there will be none.
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- FHP trooper accused of sharing license photos and Flock data over Snapchat
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- 2:24
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- A Florida Highway Patrol trooper was arrested on September 9 after FDLE investigators said he repeatedly pulled confidential information from law-enforcement databases and sent it to people through text messages and Snapchat — including driver's license photos, addresses, and other personal information.
According to an FDLE investigative affidavit, 41-year-old Trooper Alain Fernandez knowingly shared confidential criminal justice information at least 22 times between 2022 and 2025.
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- FHP trooper accused of sending license photos, Flock data over Snapchat
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- A Florida Highway Patrol trooper was arrested on September 9 after FDLE investigators said he repeatedly pulled confidential information from law-enforcement databases and sent it to people through text messages and Snapchat — including driver's license photos, addresses, and other personal information.
According to an FDLE investigative affidavit, 41-year-old Trooper Alain Fernandez knowingly shared confidential criminal justice information at least 22 times between 2022 and 2025.
Investigators say the information was obtained through restricted systems including FCIC, NCIC, and Florida's DAVID database. The affidavit says Fernandez used the information for personal reasons, parody or to make disparaging comments about people — rather than for legitimate law-enforcement purposes.
FDLE investigators say Fernandez was trained and certified to use the databases and knew unauthorized searches and sharing were prohibited.
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- Port St. Lucie leaders are weighing a $2.2 billion mobility plan as the city continues to grow
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Port St. Lucie leaders are weighing a $2.2 billion mobility plan aimed at keeping people and traffic moving as the city continues to grow. https://bit.ly/4xCpvu4
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- Knives, gunfire and charges: Police detail Port St. Lucie Pollo Tropical shooting
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- A confrontation in a Port St. Lucie Pollo Tropical parking lot ended with a man shot in the upper torso and later facing charges.
At about 3:43 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, officers with the Port St. Lucie Police Department responded to the Pollo Tropical at 1635 NW St. Lucie West Blvd., where they found Christopher Harris suffering from gunshot wounds to his upper torso, according to a news release. The shooting led to a heavy law enforcement investigation outside the business, with crime scene tape around the restaurant.
The other person involved, identified as Isaiah Davis, 25, was detained at the scene while officers investigated. Police also recovered and secured a firearm.
PSLPD said interviews and surveillance video from the restaurant showed the confrontation between Harris and Davis began after the two men had an interaction in the parking lot.
Davis entered the restaurant to pick up a delivery order, and Harris followed him insi...
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- Morning Minute: Concert fight search, missing paddleboarder, 12 new Florida laws
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- PBSO is searching for two men after a viral fight at a Luke Bryan concert, the Coast Guard suspended its search for a missing Jupiter paddleboarder, and 12 new Florida laws take effect Oct. 1.
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- Causeway Cove fight escalates as Fort Pierce explores challenge to Florida's Live Local Act
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- 3:00
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- A proposed luxury waterfront development in Fort Pierce is drawing renewed attention after city commissioners approved a motion to explore hiring outside legal counsel to review whether the city has any options to challenge the project under Florida's Live Local Act.
The Sept. 14 vote comes as cities across Florida continue testing the limits of the state's Live Local Act and lawmakers implement the latest round of changes to the law.
The proposed Causeway Cove development on South Hutchinson Island has become one of the Treasure Coast's most closely watched growth disputes, putting residents and local officials at odds with a state law that limits how much control cities have over certain housing projects.
At its Sept. 14 meeting, the commission approved a motion to explore hiring an outside land-use attorney to determine whether Fort Pierce has any legal grounds to challenge the project under the Live Local Act. The city is also monitoring lawsu...
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- MCSO: Palm City man fired gun while under the influence of alcohol before SWAT standoff
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- 38-year-old Darrel Abbey is facing multiple charges after Martin County deputies say he barricaded himself inside a Palm City guest house during an hours-long standoff with law enforcement Saturday.
According to the Martin County Sheriff's Office, Abbey was taken into custody after SWAT officers and hostage negotiators spent hours trying to convince him to surrender.
Deputies said they were initially called to a home along SW Bessey Creek Trail near Murphy Road for a domestic-related incident. Investigators say the situation escalated when Abbey, who deputies say was armed and dangerous and under the influence of alcohol, barricaded himself inside a guest house on the property.
"I was pretty scared because it doesn't usually happen in our neighborhood," said 11-year-old Gavin Ryan, who lives next door.
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- Wallet Surprise: Florida traffic stop ends in fentanyl trafficking arrest
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- A traffic stop in Brandon led to the arrest of a Florida woman after deputies spotted 7 grams of fentanyl in her wallet as she dug for her ID.
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, deputies conducted a traffic stop shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Thursday near Williams Road and Sarah Louise Drive.
As 52-year-old Katrina Bolduc was getting out her license, deputies reportedly saw a clear plastic bag containing a white powder inside her wallet.
The substance weighed 7.6 grams and tested positive for fentanyl, according to HCSO.
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- Florida woman accused of hitting driver with glass mayo jar in road rage incident
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- A Florida woman is facing an aggravated battery charge after deputies say she threw a glass jar of Vegenaise mayonnaise at another driver during a road rage incident.
According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Christine Sweet was riding in a vehicle traveling on Corkscrew Road in August when the vehicle cut another driver off.
Deputies say Sweet began yelling profanities at the driver as the vehicle slowed down.
When the two vehicles became parallel, investigators say Sweet escalated the confrontation by throwing a glass bottle of Vegenaise mayonnaise at the other driver.
The bottle struck the victim in the face, causing a laceration under her eye, according to deputies.
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- Title
- ‘Gone too far’: South Florida Republican breaks with Trump on immigration in new ad
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- A South Florida Republican is publicly breaking with the president over immigration enforcement, warning him in a new campaign ad that some of his efforts “have gone too far.”
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., also tells President Donald Trump in the ad that Hispanic voters who helped elect him in 2024 “feel betrayed today.” Salazar represents Florida’s 27th Congressional District, which is about 74% Hispanic.
“In July, 50% of the 50,000 people that were detained had no criminal record,” Salazar says in the ad. She then warns Trump to “be careful what your advisers are telling you about immigration policy.”
Salazar says she is not calling for amnesty, but instead a “dignified life” for immigrants.
She had previously pushed for changes to the immigration system and is a co-sponsor of the bipartisan Dignity Act, which would create a pathway to legal status for certain undocumented immigrants who have been in the ...
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- Amendment 3 explained: Who could benefit — and what could be at risk?
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- 19:08
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- Supporters of Amendment 3 say the proposed changes to Florida’s property-tax system could help homeowners stay in their homes, ease costs for businesses and renters, and make local governments more accountable for spending taxpayer money.
More than a dozen organizations, including local governments, have publicly opposed the amendment, warning it could reduce property-tax revenue used for local services. Florida Realtors is currently the only group publicly supporting it.
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- Two fatal shootings in 14 hours raise questions about how often officers fire their weapons
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- 2:31
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Two calls—one for possible medical help, the other a noise complaint—ended with law enforcement officers fatally shooting two men about 14 hours and roughly 100 miles apart Thursday.
The cases show how quickly a seemingly routine call can change and highlight a gap in national data tracking how often officers fire at people.
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- 13 days ago
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- Officer-involved shooting in Sebastian under investigation by FDLE.
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- Caruso’s name could remain on ballot even if he drops out, expert warns
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- 2:49
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller Mike Caruso's name will be on the November ballot, despite his recent arrest.
Caruso, a Republican, is charged with kidnapping, lewd or lascivious molestation, lewd or lascivious exhibition, luring or enticing a child and child abuse-mental injury.
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- Sebastian Police identify man killed in officer-involved shooting as FDLE investigates
- Runtime
- 2:18
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- A Sebastian man was shot and killed by police after he came out of his home carrying a shotgun while officers responded to a noise complaint Tuesday night, the police chief said.
Sebastian police officers were called to a home at 549 Joy Haven Drive about 9:25 p.m. after someone reported hearing yelling and obscenities from inside, Interim Chief Tim Wood said at a news conference.
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- Caruso's name on the ballot could cause confusion if he drops out, expert says
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- Caruso's name on the ballot could cause confusion if he drops out, expert says https://bit.ly/4xu5SV7
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- Sebastian police identify man killed in officer-involved shooting as FDLE investigates
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- A Sebastian man was shot and killed by police after he came out of his home carrying a shotgun while officers responded to a noise complaint Tuesday night, the police chief said.
Sebastian police officers were called to a home at 549 Joy Haven Drive about 9:25 p.m. after someone reported hearing yelling and obscenities from inside, Interim Chief Tim Wood said at a news conference.
Two officers arrived about a minute later and spoke with a female resident, identified by the chief as the man's mother. While an officer talked with her outside, police could hear a man yelling inside the home, Wood said.
About 9:33 p.m., the man, identified as 41-year-old Keaton Daucher of Sebastian, came out of the home with a shotgun. The two officers fired their service weapons, Wood said.
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