Vero Beach Airport Paid Parking Could Launch by Summer
Vero Beach Regional Airport parking is currently free, but a proposal to create a paid parking system could bring changes by next summer as commercial airline service expands at the airport. Current Free Parking at the Airport The airport offers free long-term parking on Airport Drive across from the terminal building. The lot is available […]
Wrong-Way Crash on U.S. 1 Kills Driver, Injures Four
A wrong-way driver died and four people — including a 4-year-old and a 6-year-old — were hospitalized after a fiery three-vehicle crash on U.S. 1 in Martin County on Sunday, May 24, 2026, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. How the Wrong-Way Crash on U.S. 1 Unfolded The incident began more than 16 miles […]
Port St. Lucie Ex-Federal Prosecutor Charged With Stealing Sealed Court Records
A former federal prosecutor from Port St. Lucie faces criminal charges for allegedly stealing sealed court records connected to a criminal case against President Donald Trump. The indictment against Carmen Lineberger, 62, details charges of theft of government property, destruction or falsification of records in federal investigations, and concealment or mutilation of public records. Charges […]
Florida AG Warns Tradition HOA Over Gun Ban
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is challenging a Port St. Lucie homeowners association over a policy banning firearms in common areas, claiming it violates state law and constitutional rights. The dispute centers on the Tradition Community Association’s firearms ban, which recently adopted a resolution restricting weapons in shared spaces. Tradition HOA Firearms Resolution The board […]
Shake Shack Opening First Treasure Coast Location in Port St. Lucie
A Shake Shack restaurant is coming to Port St. Lucie, marking the chain’s first location on the Treasure Coast. The company submitted plans to the city on Feb. 11, and those plans were approved on March 30. This exciting addition is just one of several new development projects coming soon to Port St. Lucie. Restaurant […]
Plane Crash Lands in Hobe Sound Field After Engine Issue
A small plane crash landed in a field in Hobe Sound just after 3 p.m., according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and Martin County Fire Rescue (MCFR). A flight instructor and a student pilot were on board the aircraft at the time of the incident, similar to the recent Langley plane crash involving […]
Toddler Dies After Port St. Lucie Drowning Incident
A 20-month-old child involved in a drowning incident in Port St. Lucie on May 19, 2026, has died. The child passed away shortly after 7:00 p.m. while receiving treatment at Nemours Children’s Hospital, according to the Port St. Lucie Police Department. Drowning Incident on SW Crumpacker Street The drowning incident occurred in the 3200 block […]
Toddler in Critical Condition After Port St. Lucie Drowning
A 20-month-old child is in critical condition after a Port St. Lucie drowning incident on the evening of May 19, 2026. The Port St. Lucie Police Department responded to the 3200 block of SW Crumpacker Street at approximately 9:00 p.m. after a reported drowning involving the toddler. How the Child Reached the Pool Preliminary investigation […]
Treasure Coast Square Mall Redevelopment Plan Unveiled
EDITOR’S NOTE: After publication, HPR Strategies, on behalf of Simon Property Group, provided the following statement to Port St. Lucie Talks: “The conceptual study was commissioned some time ago by Martin County and was never presented to the County Board of Commissioners or Simon. Simon had no involvement in developing or approving this study.” Treasure […]
Tradition Community Association Bans Firearms in Common Areas
The Tradition Community Association (Port St. Lucie, Florida) in Port St. Lucie has approved a new rule prohibiting firearms and other weapons in all common areas throughout the development. The Tradition firearms ban has generated debate among residents and drawn criticism from a local elected official. Recent discussions about gun laws in the region have […]