‘Using the bathroom in a bucket’: Florida pastor neglected 5 children left under her care, cops say
A Fort Pierce pastor is behind bars, facing five felony charges of child neglect.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
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Fort Pierce museum preserves legacy of Navy SEALs as America marks 250th anniversary
As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, one small coastal city in Florida is drawing attention for its outsized role in American military history.
May 14, 2026Open source
Cinco casos de la peligrosa bacteria “comecarne” en Florida.
WPEC CBS 12 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for West Palm Beach and nearby towns and communities in South Florida including t...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Roxy’s Pub evita subasta, pero enfrenta nueva demanda de ejecución hipotecaria
WPEC CBS 12 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for West Palm Beach and nearby towns and communities in South Florida including t...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Police investigating vehicle vs. bicycle crash near Orange Ave. in Fort Pierce; avoid the area
The Fort Pierce Police Department is investigating a crash involving a vehicle and bicycle. They have advised drivers to avoid the area of Orange Avenue betw...
May 10, 2026Open source
Former officer convicted of murdering Fort Pierce motorcycle mechanic, setting him on fire
Otto Lenke, a former officer, was convicted of murdering Fort Pierce mechanic Richard Benson in 2021. A sentencing hearing begins May 18.
May 8, 2026Open source
North Causeway Bridge to open May 15 after $117 million project, and businesses hope for a boost
The new A1A North Causeway Bridge is opening on May 15, and neighbors tell WPTV it’s a much-needed replacement for avoiding traffic headaches.
May 7, 2026Open source
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Chilling shark attack at Florida Navy base caught on camera
An employee at a Naval Warfare Center in Panama City, Florida, was mauled by shark on Monday in a disturbing attack that was captured on cellphone video.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
‘We need to be worried about hurricanes’: Experts explain likelihood of earthquakes in Florida
Florida is tied for last in terms of the number of earthquakes we face each year
Jun 10, 2026Open source
After decades of decline, Rainbow’s rocky bottom returns
From the surface, the lower Rainbow River still looks much the way visitors expect, turquoise water, gentle current, kayakers drifting through one of Florida...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Baird elected to top state post
Citrus County Supervisor of Elections Maureen “Mo” Baird has been elected to one of the top leadership positions in Florida’s elections community and i...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Invasive caiman may pose new challenges for Everglades restoration
In the canals, wetlands and marshes of the Florida Everglades, the spectacled caiman has quietly expanded its foothold threatening an already-vulnerable ecos...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Florida’s Bathtub Hoax on Homesteaded Taxpayers
The proposal to expand the homestead tax exemption is a hoax that claims the homesteaded are overtaxed and local governments are wasteful.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Family matters for international students facing restrictive immigration rules
. Arshia Esmaeilian poses for a photo with University of South Florida President Moez Limayem during the commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9, 2026...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
618 dead walkers. What’s Tampa Bay’s excuse? | Column• Viewpoints comment
The Tampa Bay area and five other Florida metro areas are once again among the worst in the country for pedestrians.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
I used to make fun of Bob Graham’s notebook habit. Now I log every meal and mile • Viewpoints comment
Turns out the former Florida governor was onto something with his meticulous records of daily life.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
‘Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel’ isn’t leaving South Florida just yet — blockbuster exhibit extended
"Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition" at Galleria Fort Lauderdale, 2414 E. Sunrise Blvd., has been extended through July 12.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
DeSantis, Florida Cabinet OK $90 million for immigration enforcement
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet on Tuesday approved $90 million in grants for local law enforcement agencies for items related to enforcement of illegal im...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
‘Free Izzy’: Orlando resident fights for release from ICE detention in Pennsylvania
Aly, a 40-year-old green card applicant and a former University of Central Florida student, was arrested Dec. 23 after arriving at Philadelphia International...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Seminole commissioners warn of severe cuts in services if tax referendum approved
Seminole County commissioners commented for the first time on a referendum Florida voters will face on the Nov. 3 ballot that would drastically reduce the ho...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Florida Panhandle shark attacks leave 2 injured, 1 Navy base worker in critical condition
Two shark attacks over three days leave a fisherman and Navy worker injured, with the navy worker’s arms being mauled. Experts say shark attacks are rare i...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Woman files lawsuit for emotional distress, 'humiliation' against FHP after wrongful arrest
Lindsey Brooke Isaacs has filed a lawsuit against the Florida Highway Patrol following her wrongful arrest in a deadly hit-and-run that killed three people.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Appeal filed for man awaiting execution for Orange County murder
Dusty Ray Spencer, convicted of murdering his wife in Orange County in 1992, has filed a notice of appeal to the Florida Supreme Court as his execution date...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
'Tired and sunburned and hungry:' Boaters make it home after going missing off Florida coast
It was a team effort to safely rescue two boaters who went missing for more than a day at sea off the Central Florida coast.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
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Fort Pierce is in Saint Lucie County, Florida.
Region: Central Florida
ZIP Codes
34945, 34946, 34947, 34948, 34949, 34950, 34951, 34954, 34979, 34981, 34982
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Chilling shark attack at Florida Navy base caught on camera
An employee at a Naval Warfare Center in Panama City, Florida, was mauled by shark on Monday in a disturbing attack that was captured on cellphone video.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
‘We need to be worried about hurricanes’: Experts explain likelihood of earthquakes in Florida
Florida is tied for last in terms of the number of earthquakes we face each year
Jun 10, 2026Open source
After decades of decline, Rainbow’s rocky bottom returns
From the surface, the lower Rainbow River still looks much the way visitors expect, turquoise water, gentle current, kayakers drifting through one of Florida...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Baird elected to top state post
Citrus County Supervisor of Elections Maureen “Mo” Baird has been elected to one of the top leadership positions in Florida’s elections community and i...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Invasive caiman may pose new challenges for Everglades restoration
In the canals, wetlands and marshes of the Florida Everglades, the spectacled caiman has quietly expanded its foothold threatening an already-vulnerable ecos...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Florida’s Bathtub Hoax on Homesteaded Taxpayers
The proposal to expand the homestead tax exemption is a hoax that claims the homesteaded are overtaxed and local governments are wasteful.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Family matters for international students facing restrictive immigration rules
. Arshia Esmaeilian poses for a photo with University of South Florida President Moez Limayem during the commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9, 2026...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
618 dead walkers. What’s Tampa Bay’s excuse? | Column• Viewpoints comment
The Tampa Bay area and five other Florida metro areas are once again among the worst in the country for pedestrians.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
I used to make fun of Bob Graham’s notebook habit. Now I log every meal and mile • Viewpoints comment
Turns out the former Florida governor was onto something with his meticulous records of daily life.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
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