Hobson represents FP in Washington, DC Former Fort Pierce resident and Indian River State College professor Dr. Marvin Hobson recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to represent the Zora Neale Hurston Foundation as a guest of the National Religious Partnership for the Environment. The organization found Hobson through an article published in Indian River Magazine and [...]
City of Fort Pierce Commissioners seek applications for Community-wide Council Advisory Board The Fort Pierce City Commission is seeking individuals to serve on the Community-wide Council (CWC). The main purpose and function of the Community-wide Council includes the review of the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Annual Action Plan. The CWC provides public [...]
5th Annual Unity in Our Community The City of Fort Pierce Police Department proudly announces the 5th Annual Unity in Our Community on July 19, 2023, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. This free family-friendly event will take place at the Fort Pierce Recreation Center, located at 903 South 21st Street, and is open to [...]
Fort Pierce named 2023 Municipal Youth Council Community Service Contest winner The Florida League of Cities (FLC), the united voice for Florida's municipal governments, announced the City of Fort Pierce Youth Council as one of three winners of the 2023 Municipal Youth Council Community Service Contest. The annual competition showcases community service projects performed by [...]
Passport Saturday July 15th in SLC Appointments are now available for Passport Saturday, a special one-day passport event on July 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to make the process of applying for new passports more convenient for St. Lucie County residents. Passport Saturday is an opportunity for first-time applicants, children under 16, or those with passports issued more than [...]
City of Fort Pierce awarded $1.5 million state appropriation for Avenue D road improvements The City of Fort Pierce has been approved to receive $1.5 million in state funding for proposed Avenue D Road improvements. Governor DeSantis signed the FY24 Florida budget in Fort Pierce, which included the appropriation. Due to the steadfast support of [...]
Engaging high school students in manufacturing careers: Skilled Trades Bootcamp offers hands-on training and networking opportunities The Treasure Coast Builders Association (TCBA), in collaboration with the Marine Industries Association and the Treasure Coast Manufacturers Association (TCMA), is proud to announce the upcoming Skilled Trades Bootcamp, designed to engage high school students and introduce them to [...]
The City of Fort Pierce Grants Administration Division offers housing workshop highlighting hurricane disaster preparedness The City of Fort Pierce Grants Administration Division is partnering with St. Lucie County Emergency Management Division and the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority to offer a housing workshop highlighting hurricane preparedness. The workshop will be held at the River Walk [...]
Community survey on housing needs launches in Fort Pierce The City of Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, and Port St. Lucie have partnered together on a Housing Needs Assessment with the goal of informing decisions to address current and future housing issues throughout the county. The questions in this survey will help local leaders better [...]
Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency launches Paint Program The Paint Program, initiated by the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA), is set to reopen on June 5, 2023. The primary goal of the Paint Program is to revitalize and renovate residential and commercial properties within the FPRA district. The FPRA Paint Program provides financial assistance by offering [...]