Port St. Lucie Policy Watch

A 14-year-old Treasure Coast High School freshman died after an SUV struck him from behind near SW Port St. Lucie Blvd and SW Squirrel Ave around 6...

St. Lucie County released its latest road closures update on October 9, 2026, directing residents to an official map for Port St. Lucie to check impacts on local travel.

A 14-year-old male died days after being struck by a 2002 Ford Excursion while walking northbound near the edge of SW Port St. Lucie Boulevard at SW Squirrel Avenue. The Port St. Lucie Police Department says the investigation remains active.

Port St. Lucie police are seeking the driver who left a 63-year-old man unconscious with severe head injuries near University and California...

St. Lucie County Fire District crews responded to a single-story home on Carmelite Street around 1:30 p.m. where heavy fire was coming from the...

A 63-year-old local man was discovered unconscious with severe head trauma near Northwest California and Northwest University boulevards around 1 a.m....

Thursday's repeated road closures from standing water show Port St. Lucie's crews clearing drains in real time while the $32 million Oak Hammock...

The Sun Sentinel recommends retaining three of five Fourth District Court of Appeals judges in upcoming retention votes while offering no endorsement on the remaining two.

Port St. Lucie City Council has advanced a $2.2 billion Mobility Plan aimed at easing traffic congestion and meeting the city's rapid growth through 2050.

Port St. Lucie's flood advisory through 6:15 p.m. has triggered immediate service disruptions and safety concerns.

• Road access hit: California and...

Florida's new Senate Bill 1134 bars local governments from funding, promoting, or issuing official DEI proclamations and banners starting next year....

A 20-year-old driver faces mounting legal consequences after a head-on collision on Indian River Drive.

• Initial charge: Arrested Aug. 28 for...

Residents should note the Planning & Zoning session at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, October 15 at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center, where decisions on zoning, development, and city infrastructure will be made.

Heavy rain threatens Port St. Lucie with flash flooding risks through tonight.

• Flood Advisory active for St. Lucie County until 4:30 p.m.
• Flood...

A 14-year-old Treasure Coast High School freshman remains in critical condition after being struck by a car while heading to school along Port St....

Port St. Lucie's October 12 council meeting spotlights zoning shifts and major site plans that could reshape neighborhoods and set 2027 priorities.

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The St. Lucie County Fire District's effort to build an independent complaint process for top leaders has stalled after outside law firms failed to...

St. Lucie County invites residents to an October 15 meeting to learn about proposed Prima Vista Boulevard improvements. Call 772-462-1408 for more information.

St. Lucie County’s Public Works Department will host a public workshop on proposed Prima Vista Boulevard changes on Oct. 15 at 5:30 p.m. at the...

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd argues Amendment 3's property tax cuts would slash $11 billion from local governments, undermining emergency responses...