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 […]
Port St. Lucie Ranks 179th for Starting a Career
Port St. Lucie placed 179th out of 182 cities in a 2026 study on the best places to begin a career. The city received a total score of 37.23, ranking 168th for professional opportunities and 178th for quality of life. For local teens seeking to build skills and earn income, the St. Lucie Internship Program […]
1963 Drawbridge Closes After 63 Years of Service
The E.C. Summerlin Family Bridge project reached a milestone as the original 1963 drawbridge permanently closed to traffic after 63 years in service. The closure ends decades of daily crossings and clears the way for demolition of the former structure as the replacement project moves toward completion. This area, rich in history, is closely connected […]
A1A North Causeway Bridge Opens in Fort Pierce
The A1A North Causeway Bridge opened to drivers in Fort Pierce today at 8 a.m., moving traffic onto the new span and closing the former drawbridge the same day. The bridge is now open, but the overall project is not yet complete. For more details on the recent opening, see the official announcement of the […]
Torino Regional Park Grant Meeting Set for May 2026
Join us for a public meeting to learn about and discuss the City of Port St. Lucie’s application for a Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant. This grant would support the development of new walking and biking trails at Torino Regional Park, a project facilitated by the City’s Parks & Recreation Department. Meeting Details The next […]
Port St. Lucie Police Investigate Suspected Murder-Suicide
The Port St. Lucie Police Department is investigating a suspected murder-suicide that left two people dead on SW Esenada Terrace on May 11, 2026. Officers responded to the 2700 block of the street at approximately 5:30 p.m. after receiving reports of gunshot victims, according to a media release from the department. Similar investigations have occurred […]
Brightline Debt Raises Questions Over Stuart Expansion
An April 30 financial statement raised substantial doubt about Brightline (Florida intercity passenger rail service)‘s ability to continue operating, even as the rail company still lists Stuart among its expansion plans. The annual filing reported a 2025 loss of more than $233 million and listed more than $5 billion in debt and interest obligations. Stuart […]