\n Fort Pierce declares beach emergency
\n <\/a><\/p>\n\n An ongoing algae event along the coastline triggered an official advisory \u2014 three active closure zones are now in effect across St. Lucie County beaches.\n <\/p>\n
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\n By the Numbers\n <\/p>\n
What the data says this week<\/p>\n
$4.2M<\/p>\n
\n PFAS Settlement Value\n <\/p>\n
3<\/p>\n
\n Active Beach Advisories\n <\/p>\n
340<\/p>\n
\n New Direct Jobs Added\n <\/p>\n
18%<\/p>\n
\n EDC Job Placement Growth\n <\/p>\n
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\n Before It Hits Headlines\n <\/p>\n
A preview of what\u2019s coming up<\/p>\n
\n South Beach, Ocean Drive losing its battle with the ocean \u2014 a story we’re watching before it goes wide.\n <\/p>\n
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\n On the Record\n <\/p>\n
\n \u201c\n <\/p>\n
\n The public has a right to know how their money is being spent and why.
\n Accountability isn’t optional \u2014 it’s the whole job.\n <\/p>\n
\n \u2014 Local Official \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 Placeholder \u2014 replace with real attribution\n <\/p>\n
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\n Local Money Watch\n <\/p>\n
Breakdown of local money impacts<\/p>\n
\n Where the dollars are moving on the Treasure Coast this week.\n <\/p>\n
$847M<\/p>\n
\n Martin County FY26 Proposed Budget\n <\/p>\n
\n The county’s proposed spending plan heads to workshop next week. Infrastructure and public safety account for 62% of allocations. Full budget available at martincountyfl.gov.\n <\/p>\n
$12.3M<\/p>\n
\n St. Lucie County Infrastructure Bonds\n <\/p>\n
\n New bonding authority expected this quarter will fund road resurfacing and stormwater improvements across the county’s five priority corridors.\n <\/p>\n
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\n What to Watch\n <\/p>\n
On the radar this week<\/p>\n
\n Votes, meetings, and decisions that will shape your community.\n <\/p>\n
\n Martin County Commission \u2014 Budget Workshop\n <\/p>\n
\n Tuesday \u2022 9 AM \u2022 Commission Chambers, Stuart\n <\/p>\n
\n FY26 budget review covering infrastructure priorities. Public comment period open. This vote sets the tone for county spending through next fiscal year.\n <\/p>\n
\n Fort Pierce City Commission \u2014 Beach Emergency Response\n <\/p>\n
\n Thursday \u2022 6 PM \u2022 City Hall, Fort Pierce\n <\/p>\n
\n Commission votes on emergency response protocols and funding for the ongoing algae event. Three closure zones currently active. Decision affects beach access through at least mid-March.\n <\/p>\n
\n St. Lucie EDC Annual Meeting \u2014 Economic Outlook\n <\/p>\n
\n Thursday \u2022 St. Lucie County\n <\/p>\n
\n Full 2025 economic performance report and 2026 outlook presentation. Job creation, business development, and the EDC’s five-year strategic priorities will be presented.\n <\/p>\n
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