Jana Eschbach
WPEC CBS12 News
Fort Pierce, FL, United States
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EF2 Tornado Confirmed; Homeowners pick up pieces
WPEC CBS 12 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for West Palm Beach and nearby towns and communities in South Florida including the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast, serving Stuart, Royal Palm Beach, Fort Pierce, Vero Beach, Port St. Lucie, Okeechobee, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington, Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Lake Worth, Boynton Beach, Greenacres, Belle Glade,… → Read More
Charges dropped for son accused of machete murder
Sheriff Ken Mascara said DNA was found in the brush, bushes, and inside of the garage of the Traub Avenue home in Fort Pierce, where the body of Sheila Hamner was found brutally stabbed to death.Sheriff Mascara said investigators believed Sheila Hamner was → Read More
Witnesses refuse to speak about crimes due to fear of repercussions
A local man at a neighborhood grocery store says he was forced to stab a man in self-defense. The Indian River County Sheriff says that is likely true, but no witnesses are coming forward.The Guy Colley's store in Gifford is a daily hangout, where many com → Read More
Passenger flight options expanding on Treasure Coast
A small municipal airport is beating expectations as its new passenger airline expands again, and soon, their tiny terminal may grow as well.Right now, Treasure Coast travelers go south an hour or north two hours to fly pretty much anywhere. But, when it → Read More
Child neglect charges dropped against parents for filthy home
Two parents charged with child neglect for having their teen live in feces and filth have had all charged against them dropped, according to the St. Lucie County Clerk’s Office. However, Port St Lucie’s Code Enforcement officers are still taking emergency → Read More
New helicopter cameras can zoom in on your from miles away
Finding a needle in a haystack, or a burglar hiding the woods miles away is now a lot easier for law enforcement.That is the strength of the new tactical technology newly installed in sheriff helicopters in our area. The upgrades come at no additional cos → Read More
Restraining order denied hours before fatal shooting in Hobe Sound
A judge denied a restraining order against a man, just hours before his brother-in-law shot and killed him outside a home in Hobe Sound.Adrian Dixon asked for the restraining order against 39-year-old James White on Thursday.Shortly after a judge denied t → Read More
Beware of the Man o’ War invasion on Hutchison Island
Have your beach shoes handy if you plan to take a stroll on the beach this week. The high winds and a waning full moon are creating a barefoot walking danger on local Treasure Coast beaches, where those out walking have to dodge Portuguese Man o’ War.In S → Read More
Vibe up, arrests down at the sold-out Okeechobee Music Fest
A massive music festival in Okeechobee is underway. Traffic is impacted along 128th street and State Road 70 heading into Okeechobee County, as well as along SR 441 and 120th Avenue in Okeechobee.At most all times, there more than 5 stages filled with musi → Read More
Local prostitution sting nabs suspected sex trafficker
An undercover prostitution sting nets a suspected sex trafficker.It begins with the undercover officers posting online ads for escort services. The undercover deputy soon gets a call from Dorio Marcus, who calls himself “Rocky,” and promises the young wom → Read More
CAUGHT ON CAM: Suspect breaks out of jail van after drug bust
A drug sweep in Martin County netted 21 suspects.CBS12 went along with deputies as they saturated the community, looking to clean up the streets.The arrests stemmed from a year-long undercover investigation into people suspected of selling crack cocaine an → Read More
Peaceful protest moves Pipeline: Can it move Florida to clean local waterways?
The US Army Corps of Engineers decision this week to re-route the pipeline in the Dakotas is firing up those fighting to save water quality here at home.To date, it is a major win for those at Standing Rock #NODAPL, so now activists locally say if peaceful → Read More
Is 14 too young to be licensed to drive a boat?
As an entire community mourns the loss of a young teen in a boating accident, state lawmakers are taking a closer look at the minimum age to drive a boat. In the State of Florida, you must be at least 14 years-old to get your boater's license.Vero Beach Hi → Read More
Invasive Pythons starting to migrate north
Bigger and bolder than ever. The Burmese Python population is exploding and they are on the move north.Yes, scientists say the pythons are adapting and moving into residential areas, no longer confined to the Everglades more and more are being caught with → Read More
Drug test results for accused face-biting killer Austin Harrouf finally revealed
Many questions surrounding the deadly face-biting murders of a local couple will be answered when prosecutors release the court file tomorrow in the first degree murder case against former FSU student Austin Harrouff.While we may never know why Austin Harr → Read More
Sheriff Snyder debunks Dr. Phil show excuse for not airing Harrouff episode
The 19-year-old former FSU student Austin Harrouff caught national media's attention with his crazed and gruesome attack on two people he never met.An exclusive interview with the Dr. Phil Show was scheduled for Friday, but it was postponsed. Producers may → Read More
Toxic mold may force families out complex if property owners don't rush repairs
Up to 75 families may be homeless after Code Enforcement cracked down on a Stuart apartment complex.The mangers of Astorwood were put on notice Wednesday and have been ordered clean up and fix their units, or face massive fines.The city is not pursuing evi → Read More
Mold could force families from their apartments in Stuart
Seventy-five families could be forced from their homes in Stuart.Mold tests done by tenants at the Astorwood Apartments show toxic levels in some of the units.The managers of the complex have been asked for a statement, but have yet to respond.Watch CBS12 → Read More
Son of murder victim calls Austin Harrouff a monster
The family of the couple killed in their home near Tequesta say the college-aged suspect is a monster, and the fact that he's talking to a TV talk-show host before investigators shows a lack of respect.John Stevens Jr. made the statement to CBS12 after lea → Read More
Debris disposal delays cause pests to target piles
Hurricane Matthew may be long gone, but problems are mounting tonight. On the Treasure Coast, we’ve learned storm debris pick-up is delayed by weeks. Costs are mounting. And now other problems are cropping up from the piles.They come in all sizes. We fin → Read More