City of Fort Pierce to Host Sunrise Theatre Community Input Meeting

The City of Fort Pierce will host a Community Input Meeting on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Sunrise Theatre (117 S. 2nd Street) to garner the public’s input on their desires for the future of the Sunrise Theatre.

In pre...

Fort Pierce Mayor Linda Hudson Honored with 2018 Home Rule Hero Award

The Florida League of Cities recently recognized Mayor Linda Hudson with a 2018 Home Rule Hero Award. Mayor Linda Hudson earned this prestigious award for her tireless efforts to advance the League’s legislative agenda and help protect the Home ...

FWC Investigator Kyle Patterson Receives Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation Award

Ft. Pierce resident Kyle Patterson, a law enforcement officer and investigator with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), has received the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation (GHOF) Award for Marine Conservation. 

Patterson was hono...

City of Fort Pierce to Host Community Meeting to Discuss Future Gateway Beautification Projects

The City of Fort Pierce invites the public to participate in a community meeting to discuss gateway beautification projects on Wednesday, May 30th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the River Walk Center (600 N. Indian River Drive).

City Staff would like to hear t...

City Installs New Swinging Benches Along the River Walk in Downtown Fort Pierce

Looking for a new place to watch our breathtaking Fort Pierce sunrises? Well, we have the perfect spot for you!Thanks to our Public Works Department, the same swinging benches you love at Jetty Park are now also along the river walk in Downtown Fort Pierc...

City of Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency is Seeking Applications for CRA Advisory Board

The Fort Pierce City Commission is seeking individuals to serve on the Community Redevelopment Advisory Board.  The purpose and function of the CRA Advisory Committee is to study, review and provide recommendations, guidance and advice as to matt...

City of Fort Pierce Seeking Applications for Fort Pierce Authentic Tours

The Fort Pierce City Commission is seeking individuals to serve on the Fort Pierce Authentic Tours Advisory Board, also known as "FortPierceTours.com." FortPierceTours.com is an economic development initiative of the city designed to help streng...

City of Fort Pierce Mayor Hudson Awards Neighborhood Gems

City of Fort Pierce Mayor Linda Hudson announced the winners of the Neighborhood Gems Award on Friday, April 20 at Coffee with the Mayor.Mayor Hudson has partnered with Code Enforcement and Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful to recognize neighbors and businesses ...

City of Fort Pierce Mayor Linda Hudson Named IRSC Distinguished Alumna

City of Fort Pierce Mayor Linda Hudson was recognized yesterday with the Indian River State College Distinguished Alumni Award. The award is presented annually to an outstanding graduate who has achieved a high level of success in his or her chosen career...

City of Fort Pierce Announces Public Art Opportunities

The City of Fort Pierce Grants Administration Division is kicking off the City’s Mural Program with the release of Informal Bid #2018-020 that provides an opportunity for local artists and arts organizations to submit ideas for five (5) colorful murals to...

Show your Fort Pierce Pride by Volunteering at the Great American Cleanup on Saturday, April 14

Fort Pierce residents and visitors are invited to spend a Saturday morning beautifying the city by volunteering at the Great American Cleanup, on April 14, 2018 from 8:00 am to noon.This annual event, sponsored...

Congratulations to the Mayor's Gold Hammer Award Winners

City of Fort Pierce Mayor Linda Hudson announced the winners of the Mayor’s Gold Hammer Award on Friday, March 16, 2018 at the monthly Coffee with the Mayor.The Mayor’s Gold Hammer Awards are presented semi-annually in an ongoing effor...

City of Fort Pierce Commission is Seeking Applications for Communitywide Council Advisory

The Fort Pierce City Commission is seeking individuals to serve on the Communitywide Council.  The purpose and function of the Communitywide Council includes the review of the city's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Annual Action ...

The City of Fort Pierce Announces Fort Pierce Athletics

Fort Pierce Athletics is excited to announce  that registration is now open for the new Fort Pierce Firehawks Youth Football  and Cheer League. The Firehawks welcome ages 5 – 14 for football and  cheerleading. A meet a...

City of Fort Pierce Launches Redesigned Website

The City of Fort Pierce is pleased to announce the launch of a new and improved website. The site, www.cityoffortpierce.com, was built with the user in mind and features improved navigation that will help visitors surf Fort Pierce with greater ease.

The ne...

Registration Now Open for Fort Pierce Citizens Academy

The City of Fort Pierce will host its fifth Citizens Academy beginning March 8, 2018. Fort Pierce Citizens Academy is a free, six-week interactive civic and public information program that focuses on educating residents and business owners about the City ...

Fort Pierce Ranked on List of Safest Cities in Florida

Thanks to the combined efforts of the Police Department and the community, the City of Fort Pierce has been ranked as one of the 100 safest cities in Florida. The rankings were compiled by the National Council for Home Safety and Security.

Among ...

First Annual Fort Pierce Blessing of the Fleet Scheduled for February 24

Join us as we kick off a safe boating season at the first annual Fort Pierce Blessing of the Fleet on Saturday, February 24th, 2018 at 11:00 AM in the Intracoastal Waterway.

The Blessing of the Fleet is a time-honored tradition where vessels are blessed to...

Annual Highwaymen Tribute Event Expands to 3-Day Weekend Celebration – February 16-18

The City of Fort Pierce’s annual tribute to the Florida Highwaymen artists and their contribution to the rich cultural history of Fort Pierce will be held Saturday, February 17 from 10am-4pm at Moore’s Creek Linear Park, at the corner ...

City of Fort Pierce Launches Photo Contest for 2018-19 Annual Report Calendar

Have you taken a beautiful picture of the city's historic architecture, landscape, or perhaps people enjoying fun events? We encourage all amateur and professional photographers to enter our City of Fort Pierce Calendar Photo Contest, with a focus on all ...

Peter P. Cobb Bridge Rehabilitation and Observation Walk Project

On Thursday, February 1, 2018, the northwest catwalk is anticipated to be closed for demolition & reconstruction through spring 2020. During this time, the catwalk will not be accessible to the public.

This work is part of the Peter P. Cobb Bridge reha...

St. Lucie Public Schools - Graduation Rates Soar to 5th in the State

St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) is ranked fifth overall in Florida and is the highest ranking district on the Treasure Coast with an overall graduation rate of 90.1 percent. Data released today by the Florida Department of Education shows that for the thi...

City of Fort Pierce Launches New Citizen Reporting Tool Powered by SeeClickFix

The City of Fort Pierce has partnered with SeeClickFix to announce a new platform called “Fort Pierce Works” that will allow citizens to report quality-of-life issues and request city services.With free SeeClickFix mobile app and web t...

Fort Pierce Police Chief Announces Department Promotions

Fort Pierce Police Chief Diane Hobley-Burney is honored to announce the promotions of five (5) dedicated officers of the Department.

Sergeant James Gagliano will be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Lieutenant Gagliano has 18 years of service.

Detective T...