Port St. Lucie News
Local
A Fort Pierce senior center is expected to close, leaving some of the older adults who rely on it worried about losing a gathering place in their own community. The Council on Aging of St. Lucie confirmed the senior center at 1505 Orange Avenue in Fort Pierce is expected to close...
Local
A Port St. Lucie teenager has earned the highest honor awarded by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Enrique Rosario Liz has been named the organizations 2026-27 National Youth of the Year, a recognition that celebrates outstanding leadership, academic achievement and service to ...
government
WPTV learned there are 13 license plate reader cameras in St. Lucie County that don't have permits, according to county staff. Wednesday, Sept. 30, was the deadline the Florida Department of Transportation gave municipalities to remove the license plate readers from state-control...
safety
Fort Pierce City Clerk Linda Cox took the stand Wednesday as the trial of former city manager Nick Mimms entered its third day. Mimms was arrested in 2024 on charges of bid tampering and official misconduct. WATCH BELOW: Fort Pierce city clerk takes the stand in Nick Mimms trial ...
safety
The St. Lucie County Fire District's attorney resigned minutes after a heated special fire board meeting Wednesday, as fallout from an alleged hazing investigation continues to threaten district leadership. Attorney Kim Sabol submitted her resignation letter effective in 90 days....
safety
The trial of former Fort Pierce City Manager Nick Mimms entered its second day Tuesday with opening statements and witness testimony. Mimms was arrested in 2024 on charges of bid tampering and official misconduct. WATCH BELOW: Opening statements begin in trial of former city mana...
government
The Port St. Lucie City Council unanimously approved a reduction in the city's property tax rate for the 11th consecutive year, lowering the millage rate from 4.9750 to 4.8750 for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1. The decision, made during the formal adoption of the city's $971.6...
government
Jury selection began Monday for the former Fort Pierce city manager accused of bid tampering and official misconduct. Former City Manager Nick Mimms is accused of rigging the bid process for the Lincoln Park downtown corridor. Watch report from Brooke Chau Jury selection in trial...
safety
A Port St. Lucie man was arrested following a stabbing that left a 79-year-old man hospitalized with life-threatening injuries late Sunday night. Cartavion Jermaine Merritt, 44, was taken into custody after calling 911 himself to report the stabbing at a home in the 11200 block o...
