There were six companies in cities associated with St. Lucie County that received six FDA inspections in 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
Of the 158,323 citizens living in Martin County in 2021, 83.6% were old enough to vote, equating to 132,332 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.
There were five companies in cities associated with Martin County that received five FDA inspections in 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
There was one company in a city associated with Indian River County that received an FDA inspection in 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
The City of Port St. Lucie has been recognized once again for its commitment to excellence in budgeting, as it has received the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 35th consecutive year. The prestigious award was granted for the Annual Budget for the fiscal year starting October 1, 2023.Caroline Sturgis, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, highlighted the significance of this achievement, stating, "This award demonstrates the City’s commitment to meeting the highest principles of governmental...
The Florida League of Cities (FLC) has recognized Vice Mayor Jolien Caraballo, Councilwoman Stephanie Morgan, and Interim Director of Risk Management Ella Gilbert from Port St. Lucie with the 2024 Home Rule Hero Award. These officials were commended for their hard work and advocacy efforts during the recently concluded Legislative Session, where they promoted local voices making local choices and safeguarded the Home Rule powers of Florida’s municipalities.According to FLC Chief of Legislative Affairs Casey Cook, the dedication and effort of these officials played a...
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-21) has called for a long-term halt to discharges from Lake Okeechobee into the St. Lucie Estuary, citing the urgent need to prevent further environmental damage. Speaking about the current situation, Rep. Mast expressed his concerns, stating, “We went from water that was Bahama blue to water that you can’t even see your hand in. A two-week pause in discharges, as recently announced, is a woefully inefficient half measure. The only way to prevent another lost summer is a long-term halt.”In a letter addressed to the U.S. Army Corps of...
The City of Port St. Lucie’s Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce the Green Art Showcase, an inspiring exhibition dedicated to promoting environmental awareness through the lens of art. The event, set to take place at the Community Center in Port St. Lucie, Florida, aims to bridge the gap between artistic expression and environmental conservation by featuring art made from at least 50% recycled materials.According to the announcement, the Green Art Showcase invites creatives of all ages to explore the beauty and potential of recycled materials by...
Asian students made up 1.3% of the School District of Indian River County's student body in the 2022-23 school year, an increase over the previous year.