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Fort Pierce city clerk testifies about meetings in former city manager Nick Mimms corruption trial
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 ...
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St. Lucie County Fire District attorney resigns amid hazing fallout; chief faces no-confidence vote
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....
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Nick Mimms trial: Prosecutor says former Fort Pierce city manager 'got caught with his hand in the cookie jar'
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...
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Port St. Lucie lowers property tax rate for 11th straight year
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...
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Jury selection in trial of Fort Pierce city manager accused of bid tampering, official misconduct
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...
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Port St. Lucie man arrested after calling 911 to report stabbing he committed, police say
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...
