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City of Fort Pierce Announces Enhanced Code Enforcement Pilot Program Within FPRA District

The City of Fort Pierce, in partnership with the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA), is launching a one-year Enhanced Code Enforcement Pilot Program aimed at improving property conditions, reducing blight, and supporting ongoing redevelopment efforts throughout the FPRA District. Through this initiative, the FPRA will fund two dedicated Code Enforcement...

Fort Pierce, FL · 1d

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New Florida Trader Joe's grocery store planned for Indian River County

The Treasure Coast could be getting a Trader Joe's grocery store in 2027. The popular California-based grocery chain opened a new Orlando location Nov. 5, but more Florida stores are planned for 2027, including one in Vero Beach, according to company spokesperson Nakia Rohde . "Next year, we plan to add new Trader Joe’s in Boynton Beach, Orlando, Kissimmee, Maitland, Central Naples, and Vero Beach," Rohde said. "We are actively looking at hundreds of neighborhoods across the country as we hope to open more new neighborhood stores each year." Trader Joe's typically adds a location on its official store finder once a lease is signed and permitting is underway. More: Whole Foods, Cheesecake Factory among chains Florida residents want What is Trader Joe's? The grocery store chain, known for its affordable items and viral tote bags , has over two dozen locations across Florida. Trader Joe's reviews what fans submit at Request a Trader Joe's in My City , but the company primarily considers growth, parking, population and traffic flow, according to Vice President of Culture and Innovation Matt Sloan. Olivia Franklin is TCPalm’s trending and breaking news reporter. You can contact her at olivia.franklin@tcpalm.com , 317-627-8048 or follow her

Indian River County, FL · 1d

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Flooding leaves Creekside community in St. Lucie County without power, most homes evacuated

Floodwaters remain knee-deep in parts of the Creekside community in St. Lucie County, where officials say roughly 75% of the neighborhood's homes have been evacuated, and power remains shut off. St. Lucie County Sheriff Richard Del Toro provided a Thursday update, saying the community, located off State Road 70 west...

St Lucie County, FL · 22h

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Flooding shuts down South 25th Street near two St. Lucie County schools

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — Flooding continues to plague St. Lucie County roads, with officials closing a stretch of South 25th Street near two schools as the district extends school closures through Thursday. St. Lucie County announced Wednesday that South 25th Street is closed to through traffic between Fort...

St Lucie County, FL · 1d

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Shark Spotted Swimming Through Flooded Florida Intersection

Florida is underwater. Parts of the state have experienced widespread flooding, leading to the unusual sight of aquatic life swimming through city streets – including at least one shark. Days of torrential rain led to a state of emergency in the Sunshine State this week. Floodwaters created widespread damage...

Fort Pierce, FL · 20h

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Veterans thriving in new digs at site of old motor court

As Veterans Day approaches, a group of former servicemembers, including some who had been homeless, are living in bright, modern quarters just east of downtown Vero Beach, thanks to the patriotism and passion of retired Kentucky judge Sandra McLaughlin. A longtime advocate for homeless military veterans, McLaughlin and her husband,...

Vero Beach, FL · 16h

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2026 City of Fort Pierce Annual Thanksgiving Meal Distribution with Treasure Coast Food Bank

The City of Fort Pierce, in partnership with the Treasure Coast Food Bank, is excited to host its 6th Annual Thanksgiving Meal Distribution on Saturday, November 21, 2026, to support families preparing for the Thanksgiving holiday. This annual tradition reflects our community’s commitment to sharing, caring, and ensuring that families can enjoy a holiday meal together.

Fort Pierce, FL · 1d

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St. Lucie County road closures linger as floodwaters fail to recede

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FL — Some roads in St. Lucie County remain closed after flooding earlier this week, and county officials say they can’t yet say when they will reopen or what repairs will be needed. “We are still experiencing some isolated road closures due to the flooding...

St Lucie County, FL · 1d

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Indian River County - Week of Nov. 6

BOUJIE HANDBAG BINGO – The Heritage Center, 2140 14th Ave., Vero Beach on Friday, Nov. 6, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $75 for eight Bingo games/one raffle ticket. Go to secure.qgiv.com/for/mhaboujiehandbagbingo2026/event/mhaboujiehandbagbingo2026. NOV. 6-DEC. 13. VETERAN’S EXHIBITION – Vero Beach Museum of Art, 3001 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach...

Vero Beach, FL · 2d

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Dormant industrial park in Vero gets new life

VERO BEACH – With an Oct. 22 recommendation by the Indian River County Planning & Zoning Commission for a requested rezoning, the languishing Vero West Business Park is poised to see new industry and revitalization thanks to a new owner’s efforts. Long-Range Planner Laurence Andrews introduced that rezoning...

Indian River County, FL · 12h

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St. Lucie County flips blue after 14 years as voters increase turnout despite floods

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — St. Lucie County flipped blue in Tuesday's governor's race for the first time in more than a decade, as voter turnout climbed despite historic flooding that forced last-minute polling place changes. Democrat David Jolly carried the county with approximately 51% of the vote,...

St Lucie County, FL · 2d

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Developers of planned new hospital submit first applications to county

A development group hoping to build a new hospital at the intersection of Route 60 and 66th Avenue has submitted paperwork asking for amendments to the county’s land use regulations to move the project forward. Representatives for the owners of the site asked the Board of County Commissioners in...

Vero Beach, FL · 21h

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Florida roadways remain flooded, impassable after historic rainfall

Some major roadways remained impassable Nov. 4 after historic rainfall and flooding across the Treasure Coast, according to law enforcement officials. In Martin County, Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard remained closed from Northeast Pinecrest Lakes Boulevard to Northeast Savannah Road. It’s located near Savannas Preserve State Park. In St. Lucie County, South 25th Street remained closed from just south of Edwards Road to Fort Pierce Central High School, including part of Bell Avenue . It’s located near the North Fork of the St. Lucie River. Also in St. Lucie County, the following Port St. Lucie roads remain closed: Crosstown Parkway from Village Parkway to Range Line Road, including in front of Legacy High School Southwest California Boulevard from Southwest St. Lucie West Boulevard to Southwest Heatherwood Boulevard Northwest California Boulevard from Northwest Peacock Boulevard to Northwest Country Club Drive Southwest Cashmere Boulevard from Southwest St. Lucie West Boulevard to Southwest Heatherwood Boulevard Southeast Airoso Boulevard from Northwest Prima Vista Boulevard to Southeast Eyerly Avenue Tradition Parkway and Southwest Community Parkway west from the roundabout In Indian River County, the following roads and communities remain closed: 66th Avenue from Fourth Street to First Street Southwest 74th Avenue from 9th Street Southwest to

Martin County, FL · 1d

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Waste Management suspends Indian River County collection Tuesday due to flooding

SEBASTIAN — Waste Management has canceled all collection service across Indian River County on Tuesday because of flooding and unsafe road conditions, with adjusted schedules set to resume Wednesday. The company said recycling collection, which covers the entire county including all cities, will not run Tuesday. Service will restart...

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No school Nov. 5 in Florida counties

Schools in Indian River and St. Lucie counties will remain closed Nov. 5 following the deluge of rains and flooding from earlier in the week, according to officials. While the Indian River County School District reports buildings are dry and secure with power and air conditioning, there are concerns about whether students and employees can travel safely to and from school. “Students need safe bus routes, roads, bridges, sidewalks, and pathways to reach school,” the district stated. “Many major roads remain closed across the county, including in South County and along the Oslo corridor . In parts of Highlands, roads remain unsafe and some homes are without power.” Nearly 100 employees can’t report to work “because of conditions in their areas.” Practice fields are closed, and extracurricular activities and practices are canceled until further notice. Schools in St. Lucie County also will be closed, according to spokesperson Lydia Martin. Nov. 2 was at least a 500-to-1,000-year rainfall event , said Robert Haley, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Melbourne. St. Lucie County received varying amounts of rain that day, with the highest rainfall in the area of Interstate 95 into the Port St. Lucie area, which received about

Indian River County, FL · 1d

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Photos, Video: Historic flooding in Indian River County

An unexpected, ongoing torrent of heavy rainfall flooded dozens of streets in Indian River County, leading to school closings, business shutdowns and even the changing of polling sites at two locations. Some parts of the county received 14 inches of rain, and possibly up to 18 inches, according to meteorologists.

Indian River County, FL · 2d

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WATCH: Florida students wade through waist-deep floodwater after getting off school bus

Florida students were seen on Monday getting off a school bus and walking through waist-deep floodwater.

Port St Lucie, FL · 3d

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Pippin wins County Commission District 2 seat

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Jennifer Pippin secured the county commission District 2 seat vacated by Joe Flescher, a newly-retired, four-term commissioner who held the position for 20 years. This will be Pippin’s first time holding an elected position. “I am incredibly humbled and honored to have earned the...

Indian River County, FL · 2d

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Heavy rain leaves St. Lucie neighborhoods underwater

ST. LUCIE COUNTY —Weeks of steady rain, a historic downpour and elevated tides have combined to leave neighborhoods across the Treasure Coast underwater, with some residents stranded in their own communities and no clear timeline for when floodwaters will recede. St. Lucie County officials say the unprecedented rainfall has...

St Lucie County, FL · 1d

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St. Lucie County voters decide commission races, school board seats and local referendums

St. Lucie County voters decided several local races and ballot measures Tuesday, determining the makeup of the County Commission and School Board while weighing proposals affecting infrastructure funding, public schools and municipal services. On the County Commission, Republican incumbent Larry Leet defeated independent challenger Rolin Dorsainvil in the District 2...

St Lucie County, FL · 2d