2017-2018 CAPER Available November 29 for Public Review and Comment

The City of Fort Pierce will publish its Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for 2017-2018 for public review and comment on Thursday, November 29, 2018.  The document will be available for review and comment between Thur...

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 Announces City of Lights Holiday Decorating Contest

Put on those creative thinking caps, untangle those Christmas lights and get ready for the 3rd Annual City of Lights Holiday Decorating Contest presented by the City of Fort Pierce!

The City of Lights Decorating Contest is designed to encourage the commun...

City of Fort Pierce Issues Request for Qualifications for the Redevelopment of the Former King Site

The City of Fort Pierce and Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) invite interested parties to submit a Statement of Qualifications for the redevelopment of the property known as the former H.D. King Plant site located at 311 Indian River Drive.&nbs...

Final Public Notice: FEMA Subgrant Application Fort Pierce Seawall Repair

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has received the subgrant application for Fort Pierce seawall repair due to damages in Hurricane Irma (DR-4337-FL PW 2977). Pursuant to Executive Order 11988 and 44 CFR Part 9.12, final notice is hereby given...

City Commission Approves Statement of Interest to Brightline Rail Station

On October 15, 2018, the City Commission approved a Statement of Interest to Brightline Trains LLC. The City of Fort Pierce highlights two existing properties in the proposal that are conducive for the new rail station. The properties include Depot Drive ...

City of Fort Pierce Hosts Second Annual Scavenger Hunt to Celebrate City Government Week

The City of Fort Pierce will be joining cities across the state in celebrating Florida City Government Week by hosting a Scavenger Hunt on Monday, October 29, 2018 between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

The Scavenger Hunt will give residents, visitors, families ...

Peacock Arts District Pop-up Community Meeting and FREE Outdoor Movie

The City of Fort Pierce invites you to share your vision for the future of the Peacock Arts District.

The City of Fort Pierce invites the community to share input, ideas, and feedback regarding the newly created Peacock Arts District (PAD) on Thursday, Sep...

1st Annual Lincoln Park Business Expo Scheduled for September 7

The City of Fort Pierce will host the 1^st Annual Lincoln Park Business Expo on Friday, September 7^th from 11am-6pm at the Percy S. Peek gymnasium and Indian River State College’s Blackburn Education Center, located in the 3000 block of Avenue D....

City of Fort Pierce Seeks Public Input for Redevelopment of Former H.D. King Plant Site

The City of Fort Pierce invites you to share your vision for the future of Downtown Fort Pierce.

Let us know how you would like to see the former H.D. King Power Plant site developed by taking a brief online survey at the link below. The survey takes appro...

City of Fort Pierce to Host 9/11 Memorial Recognition to Honor Fort Pierce Native CeeCee Ross Lyles

The City of Fort Pierce will hold a memorial service to honor CeeCee Ross Lyles who perished on Flight 93 when it crashed in a Pennsylvania field during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, ...

City of Fort Pierce Seeking Applications for Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Advisory Board

The Fort Pierce City Commission is seeking individuals to serve on the Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Advisory Board. The Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Advisory Board mission is to engage, educate and empower community members to take greater responsibility for ...

Fort Pierce Announces Installation of Painted Sanitation Covers in Downtown Fort Pierce

Cultural attractions, natural art, public art displays, transformer boxes, painted pots and now sanitation covers… art is truly everywhere you look in Fort Pierce!Fort Pierce's plethora of cultural attractions are one of the hallmarks of the ci...

St Lucie County, Fort Pierce, Port St Lucie Educate Residents About Proposed Half-Cent Sales Tax

Staff from the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners, the City of Fort Pierce and the City of Port St. Lucie have worked together to create an educational website to inform voters about the proposed half-cent sales tax that will be item No. 14 on...

City of Fort Pierce Seeking Applications for Communitywide Council Advisory Board

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 ...

City of Fort Pierce Seeking Volunteers to Serve on the Police Community Advisory Committee

The Fort Pierce City Commission is seeking individuals to serve on the newly formed Police Community Advisory Committee.  The mission of the Police Community Advisory Committee is to reduce crime and enrich the quality of life for the citizens of...

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 Officer Saves Life Of Choking Infant

Thanksgiving holds a special meaning for the parents of baby Alybree-Dejeus Cerda. Just a week ago, Alex A. Rocha-Cerda and Stephania Quivoga had a terrifying scare when their six-day-old infant stopped breathing and her lips began to turn blue. Frantic a...

Fort Pierce Homicide Suspect Arrested

Case #: 180900027

Arrestee: Jason Lamar Dames, 31, of Fort Pierce

Date Arrested: 11.01.2018

Charges: Second Degree Murder

Jason Lamar Dames, 31, was arrested on November 1, 2018 in connection with the shooting death of Jackie McMiller, 38, of Fort Pi...

Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers Offers Reward Up To $6,000*

Fort Pierce Police Department need your help in the arrest of the suspect(s) involved in the shooting deaths of Quincy Ratcliff and Toborrius Stevens. Call Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 800-273-TIPS (8477). You will remain anonymous. *If your informati...

Fort Pierce Police Department Partners with Neighbors App by Ring To Make Our Communities Safer

Fort Pierce Police Department today announced its partnership with Ring to provide area residents with real-time, local crime and safety information through their Neighbors app, which is free to download.

Neighbors by Ring was created  to &nbs...

Fort Pierce Police Department Arrest Suspect In Early Morning Shooting

Case #: 180900395Date/Time: 09.15.2018/3:20 a.m.Location: 1100 block of Avenue DVictim: Jeremy Wilson, 24, of Fort Pierce (deceased)Suspect: Rodney Ellis, 23, of Fort PierceCharges: First Degree Murder with Firearm and Possession of Firearm by Convicted F...

Fort Pierce Police Department Investigating An Early Morning Shooting

Case #: 180900395Date/Time: 09.15.2018/3:20 a.m.Location: 1100 block of Avenue DVictim : Jeremy Wilson, 24, of Fort Pierce (deceased)

FORT PIERCE  – The Fort Pierce Police Department responded at approximately 3:20 a.m. Saturday to the 1100 block ...

Fort Pierce Police Department partners with Axon to enhance body worn camera system

The Fort Pierce Police Department’s partnership with Axon, the global leader in connected law enforcement technologies, takes the department’s body-worn camera program to the next level.

On Thursday, September 13, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. th...

Fort Pierce Police Department Search For Attempted Homicide Suspect After Domestic Violence Incident

Case #: 180900078Date/Time: 09.04.2018/5:30 a.m.Location: 2300 block Avenue L

Victim: 33-year-old Fort Pierce resident

Suspect: Frantz Brifil, 34, of Fort PierceCharges: Attempted Homicide with Firearm 1^st degree, Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon

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