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Port St. Lucie employees recognized with statewide public works honors
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (230+ words) PORT ST. LUCIE " Several City of Port St. Lucie employees recently received honors recognizing their achievements and professionalism in the public works field. Seven employees were recognized during the American Public Works Association's Florida Public Works Expo in Tampa. Beth…...
New Bridge Over Florida's Intracoastal Replaces Old Drawbridge
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (246+ words) Port St. Lucie - A new fixed bridge spanning the Intracoastal Waterway in St. Lucie County opened to traffic Friday morning, replacing a aging drawbridge that had long snarled commutes and marine traffic alike. The Florida Department of Transportation opened the…...
Miami-Dade man arrested on 36 fraud charges in Stuart credit card investigation
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (118+ words) STUART " A Miami-Dade County man was arrested on dozens of fraud-related charges following an investigation into unauthorized credit card transactions at a Stuart Walmart, according to authorities. The investigation began April 3 after a victim from Brevard County reported unauthorized charges…...
Stuart and Martin County fire rescue departments work out deal for faster response times
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (328+ words) STUART " Emergency response times in Stuart and across Martin County could improve under a new interlocal agreement between the city and county fire rescue departments that allows the closest available unit to respond to calls, regardless of jurisdiction. The updated…...
Fort Pierce police chief outlines progress, challenges 100 days into role
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (539+ words) FORT PIERCE " Fort Pierce Police Chief David M. Smith marked his first 100 days on the job this week by updating city commissioners on efforts to address dozens of recommendations outlined in a department improvement report first presented last year. The report,…...
Five arrested in Okeechobee fentanyl investigation, infant removed from home
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (392+ words) OKEECHOBEE " Five people were arrested following a narcotics investigation in Okeechobee that led deputies to two neighboring residences where authorities said fentanyl was being sold and a 9-month-old child was living. Members of the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force, along with…...
Fort Pierce Opens Museum Honoring Florida's Highwaymen, 26 Trailblazing Black Artists
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (592+ words) Fort Pierce - Fort Pierce is set to make history on May 20th with the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the City of Fort Pierce Florida Highwaymen Museum, a long-awaited tribute to one of the most remarkable and resilient chapters in…...
Alligator Alcatraz" may close as environmental groups press legal fight
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (450+ words) Florida's controversial "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention center in the Everglades may soon close less than a year after opening, according to multiple news reports citing unidentified officials. The detention facility, built in the heart of the Everglades near Big Cypress…...
Stuart reaches $3. 2 million PFAS settlement with Tyco, BASF
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (289+ words) STUART " The City of Stuart has finalized settlements totaling more than $3. 1 million with Tyco and BASF as part of ongoing nationwide litigation involving per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS, chemicals historically used in firefighting foam and industrial applications....
Florida tornado activity down sharply despite twisters near Tampa
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (396+ words) Two tornadoes touched down in Pasco County on Tuesday afternoon, damaging homes as severe thunderstorms moved across the Florida Peninsula. According to the National Weather Service office serving the Tampa region, both tornadoes were rated EF-0, with peak winds estimated…...