The Fort Pierce Police Department will host its eighth annual Unity in Our Community event on July 15, bringing residents together with law enforcement, local organizations and service providers at the Fort Pierce Recreation Center.
The free event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will include free haircuts, health screenings, autism resources, K-9 demonstrations, face painting and food.
According to event coordinator April Lee, the event began in 2017 after city officials encouraged departments to create new ways to engage residents…