Torino Regional Park: 200 Acres of Recreation in Port St. Lucie
Torino Regional Park in Port St. Lucie aims to transform into the city’s largest recreational destination when construction begins in late 2024. This ambitious 195-acre project represents years of community planning and public input, designed to serve the growing northern sections of Port St. Lucie with comprehensive...
Florida teen arrested for making TikTok bomb threat toward middle school: Police
A 14-year-old boy in Port St. Lucie was arrested on Sunday after he posted a bomb threat toward his middle school on TikTok, police said. The teen was charged with electronic threats to kill, do bodily injury or conduct an act of terrorism. NBC6 is not identifying the teen because...
LET’S HEAR IT: Taking steps toward safer roads in Port St. Lucie
From streetlights to safety concerns on the road, a Riverland resident taking the steps toward a safer community in Port St. Lucie
Teachers report no background checks at this Fort Pierce school
Multiple teachers at Creative Learning Lab Academy tell WPTV they didn’t receive legally required background checks before they started working with children as young as Kindergarten.
Port St. Lucie man arrested on 26 child exploitation material charges
PORT ST. LUCIE — A Port St. Lucie man was arrested Tuesday after police said a months-long investigation uncovered more than 600 files depicting the sexual abuse of children, some involving infants. Police said 24-year-old Brandon Norris faces 26 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material and one...
County P&Z Board backs Angle Road rezoning
FORT PIERCE – The St. Lucie County Planning & Zoning Commission recommended the County Commission rezone a 20-acre agriculturally zoned Angle Road property to single and multifamily residential on Oct. 16 so a developer can construct an unspecified housing development in a rapidly evolving area. Principal Planner...
The Secret Florida Park Locals Say Is Cursed
Florida is famous for its sunny beaches and theme parks, but hidden in Port St. Lucie lies a place with a darker reputation. Oak Hammock Park seems like an ordinary neighborhood green space, yet whispers of strange happenings and unsettling experiences have earned it the label of being cursed. Locals...
C.R. Chicks Expanding to Boynton Beach and Stuart in 2026
BOYNTON BEACH, FL and STUART, FL — C.R. Chicks, the Palm Beach County–born rotisserie chicken concept, is preparing to open two new Florida locations next year in Boynton Beach and Stuart. Partner and Chief Marketing Officer Jonathan Luther told Business Debut the team is targeting late second to early third quarter...
Martin County deputy shares inside look at Alligator Alcatraz security operations
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — Ten Martin County deputies recently completed a week-long deployment at the controversial Alligator Alcatraz detention facility, providing rare insight into operations at the heavily guarded site. Lieutenant Michael McCarthy, watch commander for the agency's Rapid Response Team, said his team...
5-Month-Old Admitted to Hospital with a Skull Fracture After Allegedly Being Punched by an...
A Florida woman is facing serious charges after a 5-month-old baby was hospitalized with a fractured skull and multiple bruises, authorities said. The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office (LSCO) said in a Facebook post that a detective with the Fort Pierce Police Department alerted them on Thursday, Oct. 16, around...
