PORT ST. LUCIE — Four officials from the city of Port St. Lucie have been recognized by the Florida League of Cities with the 2026 Home Rule Hero Award for their advocacy work during this year’s legislative session.
The recipients are Vice Mayor Jolien Caraballo, Councilwoman Stephanie Morgan, Deputy City Manager for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation Kate Parmelee, and Finance Director Stephen Okiye.
According to the Florida League of Cities, the four were recognized for engaging with state lawmakers throughout the session by sharing local data, insights and examples aimed at informing policy decisions and representing municipal interests…