News across Greater Port St. Lucie

UPSTARTERS Program Links Indian River Teens to Volunteering
Short and simple to sign up

Fort Pierce renews city clerk’s contract over lone dissent
Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky opposed the one-year renewal, citing concerns about the agreement’s language and the city charter.

Woman arrested after stolen Broward Sheriff's Office patrol vehicle found in Port St. Lucie
Shannon Marie Dillon faces multiple charges in St. Lucie County and additional charges in Broward County following the Sept. 22 incident.

Port St. Lucie moves $2.2 billion plan forward to address traffic and city growth
Plan intends to build new roads, sidewalks, bike lanes and more despite a $1.7 billion funding shortfall

New mural takes shape in Stuart’s Flagler Park
Artist Samara Ash is expected to spend about three weeks creating the mural, which will reflect Stuart’s history, culture and local ecosystem

Martin County High School student arrested in false bomb threat investigation
15-year-old sophomore faces second-degree felony charge after investigators traced a threat made against the school

Martin County Healthy Start Bridges Gap Left by Maternity Closure
Collaborative relationships with local hospitals help moms-to-be

Martin MPO tightens rules for reconsidering past votes
The Metropolitan Planning Organization will now have a tighter deadline to reconsider its votes

Fish kill reported in C-24 Canal as officials investigate low oxygen levels
Officials observed about 30 dead fish representing multiple species and found low dissolved oxygen levels in the canal. Water samples are scheduled for collection.

Peters Road Closure between Andrews Avenue and White Road (September 21-25, 2026)
Ronald Lee Novelli
Ronald Lee Novelli, 82, of Port St. Lucie, Fla., formerly of Butler, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Florida. Born June 4, 1944, in Butler, he was the son of the late Victor Novelli and Delphine Baldacci Novelli. He retired from Butler Armco, where he worked as a welder.…
