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🌀 Hurricane Season Prep
Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 – November 30. A few minutes now saves hours later.
- Know your evacuation zone — look it up at Florida Know Your Zone. The county's Shelter & Evacuation info lists general shelters, the Special Needs Shelter, and the pet-friendly shelter (Fort Pierce Westwood Academy).
- Build your kit — water (1 gal/person/day for 7 days), non-perishable food, medications, documents, cash, and chargers. Full checklist in the county's Hurricane Preparedness Guide.
- Sign up for alerts — St. Lucie County Emergency Management and the Emergency Preparedness Portal.
- Flood-prone? Prep early — sandbag and flood-protection guidance: Flood Protection Information.
- Track the tropics — the National Hurricane Center and Florida's Evacuation Orders.
Fired St. Lucie Firefighters Break Silence as County Watches Amendment 3 Tax Threat
Two St. Lucie County firefighters dismissed after a bug zapper was used on a sleeping colleague went public for the first time, telling WFLX the episode was nothing more than workplace horseplay. The pair characterized the incident as mutual joking rather than misconduct warranting termination, pushing back against the county's decision to let them go.
The firings landed during an already turbulent stretch for St. Lucie County. A separate Treasure Coast News analysis found the county stands to absorb the steepest property tax revenue loss in the region should Florida's Amendment 3 clear the ballot — a blow that would squeeze the same public-safety budget that funds fire rescue operations.
Community events scheduled for the week of July 24 continued as planned, according to Hometown News Treasure Coast, signaling residents are moving through the headlines without disruption.
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P1 Motor Club Plans Private Racetrack Resort Community in St. Lucie County
A high-end motorsports development is headed to St. Lucie County. P1 Motor Club announced plans to build a private racetrack resort community in the area, targeting affluent car enthusiasts who want both a residence and a dedicated place to push their vehicles to the limit.
The concept blends luxury residential living with a members-only racing facility — a model that has drawn interest in other Sun Belt markets. St. Lucie County's available land and proximity to South Florida's deep pool of high-net-worth residents made it an attractive target for the project, according to WFLX.
For local residents, the development could mean new construction jobs, added tax base, and a distinctive amenity that sets the county apart from neighboring markets. Details on acreage, unit counts, and a construction timeline had not been fully disclosed at the time of reporting.
Source: WFLX
St. Lucie County Weighs Sales Tax Measure as Fire District Controversy Simmers
St. Lucie County commissioners moved closer to placing a half-cent sales tax referendum on the November ballot, according to WQCS, as the county weighs how to fund infrastructure and public services without tapping property tax revenue. The proposal would put the decision directly to voters.
That fiscal debate lands against a charged backdrop inside the St. Lucie County Fire District, where a veteran firefighter publicly backed colleagues terminated by district leadership, telling MSN the dismissals amounted to a waste of public money. The firefighter argued the district's actions damaged morale and burdened taxpayers with avoidable legal and staffing costs.
Together, the two stories underscore a broader tension playing out across county government: how St. Lucie allocates limited public dollars — and who holds leadership accountable when those decisions draw scrutiny. Residents will have a direct say on the tax question if commissioners finalize ballot language ahead of the November deadline.
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