News across Greater Port St. Lucie

Treasure Coast nonprofit gives leftover wedding flowers a second life
Bloom Again repurposes flowers from weddings and other events into bedside arrangements for hospice patients and seniors.

Palm City dog mayor nominations open ahead of 2027 Mutt March
Pet owners can nominate their dogs for the honorary title through Oct. 31, with voting set to begin Nov. 13.
Vero Beach to increase parking fines beginning Oct. 1
Intention is to keep spaces available for people to have the opportunity to go and visit general areas.

Port St. Lucie restarts public art search for Torino Regional Park
City commissioners rejected proposed mosaic designs for three park restrooms and voted to start the selection process over before the park opens next year.

City of Fort Pierce Announces, “Let’s Talk Fort Pierce” Community Presentations on Amendment 3
Stuart creates committee to identify land for conservation
The seven-member committee will rank undeveloped properties based on their environmental impact as the city prepares to spend $2.7 million a year on acquisitions.

Fort Pierce police arrest 21-year-old after traffic stop turns into pursuit
A driver accused of fleeing a traffic stop and later attempting to flee again was arrested Sept. 25 after a pursuit in Fort Pierce, police said.

St. Lucie County plans breast cancer awareness events in October
Parks and Recreation will host pickleball, an aquatic fitness class and a free mammogram screening as part of its “Get Your Pink On” activities.

Stuart seeks resident input on proposed backyard chickens
A city survey asks residents whether they support allowing up to four hens per household and what safeguards should be included.

Education Foundation gala to take guests ‘Back to the Future’ in November
The Nov. 7 event will return to the Pelican Yacht Club and raise money for St. Lucie County public schools.

After Leg Pain Nearly Cost Him His Life, He's Sharing His Story
Bobby Hager thought the pain in his leg would pass. His son-in-law, an emergency medicine physician, knew better.

Fort Pierce family receives Red Cross assistance after home fire
A Disaster Action Team responded to a Barcelona Avenue home fire and helped coordinate emergency aid for one adult and two children.