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Many Floridians have seen large developments pop up near their homes or communities. They are not at all uncommon as the state's population increases and more housing and amenities are needed. Recent examples are SilverLeaf with over 11,000 acres, Riversong in Manatee County, and Pasco's Angeline, which will occupy over 6,000 acres. And now, a new development is on the horizon in east central Florida.

VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — CBS12 News is continuing our new segment called “Teacher Feature.” This is where CBS12 News will highlight teachers and other educators within our local school districts who are going above and beyond both in the classrooms and in the everyday lives of students.

In a nutshell Human-driven nutrient pollution triggered massive algal blooms in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon, which killed off crucial underwater habitats and led to a crash in high-energy fish species. This forced dolphins to eat less nutritious prey—ultimately resulting in starvation and a 2013 mass mortality event. As long-lived apex predators, bottlenose dolphins integrate signals from across the food web. Their malnutrition and deaths revealed a much deeper ecological collapse that was unfolding out of sight beneath the water’s surface. While nutrient reduction efforts are underway and targets are set for 2035, researchers warn that additional adaptive strategies may...

Port St. Lucie police arrested 28-year-old Francisco Custodio on multiple felony charges, after he battered members of his family and then fled.

A Fort Pierce police officer is no longer employed with the department after he punched a suspect who was in custody, officials said.

An early morning fire has damaged a pavilion at Indian Riverside Park, Martin County Fire Rescue said.

JENSEN BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — The Sand Dune Café, a beloved local spot in Jensen Beach, was demolished on Monday following damage from a fire last December. The Martin County Board of County Commissioners said the fire had left the building and surrounding structures in disrepair, leading to their removal.

A “so Florida” event is coming up: a very Instagram-worthy rocket launch , courtesy of United Launch Alliance and Amazon. The mighty ULA Atlas V rocket with five solid boosters will launch the first batch of Amazon's Project Kuiper internet satellites to low-Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Liftoff is tentatively set Wednesday, April 9, if things go according to plan for the space agency. Weather permitting and depending on cloud cover, this historic rocket launch from Florida’s Space Coast could be visible from Daytona Beach to Melbourne to Vero Beach . In some cases, an Atlas V rocket...

According to St. Lucie County Supervisor of Elections Gertrude Walker, county commissioners are required by law to live in their district by the time they assume office.

PORT ST. LUCIE, Florida - A Saturday night road rage incident led to Nicolle Peith's arrest after she allegedly pointed a firearm at two individuals, according to the Port St. Lucie Police Department.The incident occurred near NW California Blvd and NW University Blvd when Peith, age not provided, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, reportedly prevented the victims from passing her vehicle. She then displayed a firearm out of the driver side window, exited her vehicle, approached the victims, and threatened to shoot them. Peith claimed she acted out of fear, believing she was being followed.Peith was charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and transported to St. Lucie County Jail, stated the police department. Authorities urge anyone witnessing or experiencing aggressive driving or road rage to call 911 immediately.

ST. LUCIE COUNTY – Southbound lanes of Florida’s Turnpike were shut down Tuesday morning following a crash north of Fort Pierce involving a "jackknifed tractor trailer," according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers reported going to the scene about 18 miles north of Okeechobee Road at 7:40 a.m., according to Lt. Indiana Miranda, FHP spokesperson. "The incident involves only a jackknifed tractor trailer that has collided with the median guardrail, causing extensive damage," Miranda stated via e-mail. "The only occupant, the driver, has sustained minor injuries, and refused to be transported to the hospital." The FHP initially stated all...

A Vero Beach man was arrested for battery after allegedly tackling his girlfriend to the ground during an argument in a Leesburg apartment. An officer responded to a battery at an apartment at 12:25 p.m. Thursday, April 3, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. Dispatch advised that they received a call from a man, later identified as 44-year-old Blair Benson Fredrickson, who stated his girlfriend scratched him.

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — In Indian River County, the Sheriff's Office is taking steps to assist inmates in rebuilding their lives after serving time. The program aims to equip former convicts with valuable skills that can lead to stable employment and help them avoid returning to criminal behavior.

FORT PIERCE — City leaders Monday approved a new contract for the King's Landing development that would allow a deal for developer Live Oak to take over the project from Audubon Development, which the city picked in 2019 to build a hotel, homes and more. Meanwhile, on the part of the property that Audubon already sold to INB Homes, work has begun preparing for construction of 10 luxury homes, city commissioners said Monday. It is the first meaningful groundwork to take place at the former H.D. King Power Plant site in 2½ years, when Audubon removed 1,500 tons of...

Dining alfresco is a popular pastime along the Treasure Coast of Florida. You can enjoy exceptional cuisine while taking in the beautiful sights of the outdoor setting that surrounds you. Port St. Lucie is a popular city for outdoor dining, and you’ll find plenty of restaurants in Port St. Lucie with outdoor seating. Here are […] The post Top-Rated Restaurants in Port St. Lucie with Outdoor Seating appeared first on TreasureCoast.com .

Dix Developments, based in Orlando, purchased 1,134 acres in southeast Palm Bay for $74 million. This acquisition is the second and largest of three planned land purchases along Micco Road for the Ashton Park mixed-use development, a massive 1,568-acre project valued at $2.5 billion. James Dicks, the company’s founder and...

FORT PIERCE–Portable toilets and septic services at a popular North Hutchinson Island waterfront restaurant/bar will soon be a thing of the past following a Fort Pierce City Commission bid award Monday night. R.K. Contractors, of Fort Pierce, will be paid $390,648 to send Jim’s effluent discharge to the St....

( This story was updated to add new information. ) Don't see your team's score? Coaches can submit results to TCPalm.com/submit or email a brief summary to [email protected] along with statistics and notable performers. Here's an area high school roundup of scores featuring Treasure Coast-area teams from April 7-12. TCPalm’s Athlete of the Week poll: Vote on the week's top local prep sports performer! Treasure Coast high school lacrosse: Previewing every local district tournament Tuesday Boys Tennis Jensen Beach (10-6) 4, Vero Beach (8-1) 3 Singles: 1. Jayden Dyer (JB) over Joseph Rodolico (VB) 8-0; 2. Brent Sturgis (VB)...

The earlier the better when detecting and managing Thrips (T.) parvispinus in vegetable crops. The longer South Florida growers wait to scout, the more susceptible their crops become, especially peppers. Anna Meszaros, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension commercial horticulture agent in West Palm Beach,...

Vero Beach is 6-1 against Jensen Beach since April of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Indians will be playing in front of their home fans against the Falcons at 6:00 p.m. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Vero Beach has three straight wins, Jensen Beach has seven straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.