Port St. Lucie, Waste Pro Settle Solid Waste Contract Lawsuit for $24 Million
The City of Port St. Lucie, Florida and Waste Pro of Florida have finalized a settlement agreement resolving a lawsuit over a previous solid waste collection contract. This comes at a time when waste disposal rates are rising in Port St. Lucie, highlighting the ongoing challenges in managing municipal waste services. Under the agreement, Waste […]
Florida Ranked Lowest State for Renters by ConsumerAffairs Report
ConsumerAffairs has ranked Florida last among all 50 states in its 2026 report evaluating conditions for renters. Factors like how rent values differ across Treasure Coast cities contribute to the overall rental landscape in the state. Report Findings The report gave Florida a score of 30.78 out of 100, citing high housing costs and a […]
Stuart Named Second Best Coastal Small Town by USA TODAY 10Best
Stuart, Florida has been ranked the second best coastal small town in the United States by the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, announced April 7. The rankings are determined by editor selections and reader votes. In addition to these accolades, the city recently hosted a Costco grand opening that drew over 1,000 early shoppers, […]
Port St. Lucie Moves Forward With Marshall Parkway I-95 Interchange Plan
Port St. Lucie officials are advancing a proposal for a new interchange at Marshall Parkway and Interstate 95, with the project now part of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)‘s long-range plan. This initiative aligns with the City of Port St. Lucie‘s broader efforts, such as the Capital Improvement Plan for 2025-2029, which outlines $615 […]
Two Rescued After Vehicle Enters Pond in Port St. Lucie Crash
Port St. Lucie Police Department officers rescued two elderly occupants from a vehicle that became partially submerged in a pond following a crash early Tuesday morning, an incident reminiscent of other recent emergencies such as the critical injury sustained by Sergeant Erik Levasseur in the line of duty. The single-vehicle incident happened just after 4:30 […]
Florida Lawmakers Consider Major Property Tax Changes
Florida legislators are reviewing several proposals aimed at reducing or eliminating property taxes across the state. Key Proposals Under Review State Rep. Ryan Chamberlin announced a plan on April 1 to seek a citizen-led constitutional amendment to eliminate property taxes, requiring about 900,000 petition signatures for the 2028 ballot. Another House-backed initiative would end non-school […]
Martin County Property Manager Wanted for Alleged Embezzlement From HOAs
Martin County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warrant for Alexandra Delacaridad Gonzalez, a former property manager and bookkeeper for Avant-Garde Property Management, on multiple felony charges related to alleged embezzlement from local homeowners associations. Allegations and Charges Gonzalez is accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from the Whitemarsh Reserve Homeowners Association in Stuart […]
Mulligan’s Beach House in Jensen Beach Closes After 24 Years
Mulligan’s Beach House restaurant in Town of Jensen Beach, Florida is closing today after 24 years of operation. This closure follows a period of significant changes along the Jensen Beach shoreline, including the recent demolition of the Sand Dune Café after a fire incident. Many local residents recall the vibrant atmosphere that Mulligan’s brought to […]
Port St. Lucie Approves Land Sale for Costco, BJ’s Plans Gatlin Plaza Store
City leaders in City of Port St. Lucie, Florida have approved selling nearly 23 acres in Southern Grove for a proposed Costco Wholesale store land deal. BJ’s Wholesale Club is also moving forward with plans for a new location in Gatlin Plaza, as part of the city’s new development projects. Port St Lucie Talks
Artemis Rocket Launch Visible from Port St. Lucie
The Artemis rocket was launched to the moon from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on April 1, 2026, at approximately 6:50 pm. Residents in Port St. Lucie were able to observe the event, much like they do during other notable launches such as the SpaceX rocket launch on Star Wars Day, which also draws significant […]