The City of Fort Pierce Announces Trick or Treat on 2nd Street and Movies in the Fort for Halloween

Get your costumes ready! In partnership with the Downtown Business Alliance, the City of Fort Pierce is hosting the Annual Trick or Treat on 2^nd Street and Movies in the Fort, Thursday, October 31^st.The hallowing adventure is free fun for all and begins a...

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

City of Fort Pierce Hosts Third Annual Scavenger Hunt to Celebrate City Government Week Seven plus challenges • One epic adventure The City of Fort Pierce will be joining cities across the state in celebrating Florida City Government Week by hosti...

The City of Fort Pierce Continues to Beautify the Peacock Arts District

The City of Fort Pierce continues to beautify the Peacock Arts District (PAD) with the installation of new street pole banners and decorative street signs. Last week, new banners were installed on Orange Avenue, Delaware Avenue, 7th Street and 10th Street...

Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Presents #ForTheFort Corridor Cleanups

The Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Advisory Board is seeking volunteers to assist in a series for quarterly corridor cleanups. As part of an ongoing litter-prevention initiative, the quarterly corridor cleanups are focused on highly trafficked commercial corr...

2019 3M Scott US Nationals Firefighter Combat Challenge

Firefighters from more than 45 cities across the United States will converge on downtown Fort Pierce, in St. Lucie County, to compete in the 3M Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge US Nationals. The Treasure Coast Sports Commission, in partnership with the ...

City of Fort Pierce Enhances Traffic Signal Boxes

Sitting at a traffic stop can be boring and unentertaining at times, but the City of Fort Pierce brightened the community by enhancing those dull, metal plated traffic signal boxes with stunning Fort Pierce photography and illustrations. 15 traffic boxes ...

City of Fort Pierce begins Half Cent Initiative

The City of Fort Pierce recently began revitalization efforts on South 7^th Street, between Wendell Road and South 10^th Street from the Half Cent Sales Tax Initiative. Thanks to voter support from the November 2018 ballot, the City of Fort Pierce will be t...

Lincoln Park Business Expo & Job Fair Scheduled for Friday, September 20

The City of Fort Pierce will host the 2nd Annual Lincoln Park Business Expo on Friday, September 20, 2019 from 11am-6pm at the Percy S. Peek Gymnasium and Indian River State College’s Blackburn Education Center, located at 2902 Avenue D. The Expo is FREE ...

City of Fort Pierce is Seeking Volunteers to Serve on the Board of Examiners of Contractors

The Fort Pierce City Commission is seeking individuals to serve on the Board of Examiners of Contractors. The purpose of the board is to provide practical and adequate control of all contractors in the construction trades in the city by requiring annual r...

Fort Pierce Gold Hammer Awards Nominations Now Open

Mayor Linda Hudson is now accepting nominations for Gold Hammer Awards. The award recognizes the efforts of residents and business owners in the Fort Pierce community that have significantly improved their homes or businesses through new construction or r...

CeeCee Ross Lyles 9/11 Memorial Recognition in Fort Pierce

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 Wednesday,...

City of Fort Pierce Announces Opening of Kayak Launch in Downtown Fort Pierce

The City of Fort Pierce is excited to announce the opening of a new public kayak launch located at the intersection of Citrus Avenue and Indian River Drive in Downtown Fort Pierce. Fort Pierce visitors and residents now have a new access point to enjoy th...

City of Fort Pierce Takes Part in National #CityHallSelfie Day

The City of Fort Pierce will celebrate National City Hall Selfie Day on Thursday, August 15^th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in front of Fort Pierce City Hall located at 100 North US Highway 1. Join city staff and elected officials for a group selfie at 10:00 A...

City of Fort Pierce Announces E-Scooter Share Launch

Zagster, in partnership with the City of Fort Pierce, launched the city’s new e-scooter share program on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Marina Square. This is the first scooter share program in St. Lucie County.

Since February 2018, the...

Animal Care in Fort Pierce

The City of Fort Pierce remains committed to ensuring the safety and care of all animals that reside within our community. In our continued efforts to provide humane treatment of the community’s animals, the City of Fort Pierce has teamed with t...

Fort Pierce City Commission Seeks Nominations for the Re-Naming of Northwest Pioneers Park

The Fort Pierce City Commission has issued a call for nominations for the re-naming of Northwest Pioneers Park located at N. 29th Street and Avenue M.  The practice of the City of Fort Pierce is to name parks, recreation areas, facilities, street...

City of Fort Pierce Commissioners Seek Applications for Planning Board

The Fort Pierce City Commission is accepting applications for the City Planning Board.   This advisory board is essential in reviewing and influencing the management of growth in Fort Pierce. Their efforts foster the development of communities an...

Special FPRA Meeting Scheduled for June 13 to Discuss H.D. King Plant Property

The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) will hold a special meeting on Thursday, June 13 at 2pm to discuss and evaluate the proposals submitted in response to the Request for Proposals for the Redevelopment of the Former H.D. King Plant Site in Downto...

FEMA Public Notice - Moore's Creek

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has received the subgrant application for the City of Fort Pierce’s Moore’s Creek Canal Erosion repair due to damages from Hurricane Irma (DR-4337-FL PW-4637). Pursuant to Executive Order ...

Fort Pierce City Commission Seeks Nominations for the Naming of a New Kayak Launch

The Fort Pierce City Commission has issued a call for nominations for the naming of the new Kayak launch being constructed at the intersection of Indian River Drive and Citrus Avenue. The practice of the City of Fort Pierce is to name parks, recreation ar...

City of Fort Pierce Commissioners Seek Applications for Historic Preservation Board

Fort Pierce City Commissioners are looking for civic-minded city residents to serve on the Historic Preservation Board. The Historic Preservation Board meets on the 4th Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m.  Members must be city residents and have ex...

Mayor Linda Hudson Honored with 2019 Home Rule Hero Award

The Florida League of Cities recently recognized Mayor Linda Hudson with a 2019 Home Rule Hero Award. Mayor Hudson earned this prestigious award for her tireless efforts to protect the Home Rule powers of Florida’s municipalities and advance the...

City of Fort Pierce Named a National Finalist to Grow Local Food Economy

The Trump Administration has announced that Fort Pierce, Fla. is one of 15 communities selected to participate in Local Foods, Local Places (LFLP), a federal initiative that helps communities reinvest in existing neighborhoods and improve quality of life ...

Fort Pierce Public Works Open House Scheduled for May 23

The City of Fort Pierce Public Works Department is hosting an Open House on Thursday, May 23, 2019 from 5pm to 8pm at the Fort Pierce Public Works Facility located at 52 Savannah Road in Fort Pierce.

The open house celebrates National Public Works Week and...

City of Fort Pierce Offering “Way to Grow Lincoln Park!” Small Business Startup or Relocation Grants

The City of Fort Pierce is pleased to announce the availability of grant funds to assist in the expenses for small business startup along the Avenue D corridor or relocating an already established business to the Avenue D corridor.

The Small Business Start...

City of Fort Pierce Offering “Way to Grow Lincoln Park!” Commercial Façade Grants

The City of Fort Pierce is pleased to announce the availability of grant funds to assist in the restoration, renovation, and repair of commercial facades in Lincoln Park along the Avenue D corridor. 

The Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program...

City of Fort Pierce Commissioners Seek Applications for Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board

Fort Pierce City Commissioners are looking for civic-minded residents to serve on the Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board.   Qualified applicants should reside in the City of Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County or a neighboring county and be willing to serv...

City Commission Seeking Applications for the Infrastructure Surtax Citizen Committee

The Fort Pierce City Commission is seeking individuals to serve on the Fort Pierce Infrastructure Surtax Citizen Oversight Committee. As required by the 2018 voter referendum, the Infrastructure Surtax Citizen Oversight Committee is tasked with the review...

Lincoln Park Pop-up Community Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, April 30

The City of Fort Pierce invites the community to share input, ideas, and feedback regarding the historic Lincoln Park Avenue D District on Tuesday, April 30 at the Lincoln Theater (1134 Avenue D) from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm.

The meeting will be held on the law...

City of Fort Pierce Installs Beach Accessibility Mat at South Causeway Park

The City of Fort Pierce is proud to announce the installation of a beach access mat at South Causeway Park (420 Seaway Drive). The mat provides improved accessibility for residents and visitors with mobility impairments. It also provides improved access f...

St. Lucie TPO Announces Public Input Opportunities for South Bridge Bicycle Lanes

In response to requests from residents, the St. Lucie Transportation Planning Organization (St. Lucie TPO) is re-examining the addition of bicycle lanes to the SR-A1A South Causeway Bridge in Fort Pierce. The conceptual plan reduces the number of travel l...

City of Fort Pierce Announces Peacock Arts District Banner Contest

In order to highlight Fort Pierce as an arts destination, celebrate the abundant creativity of our local artists, and delineate the newly created arts district –– the City of Fort Pierce is seeking local artwork to display on street po...

Fort Pierce City Commission is Seeking Residents for Infrastructure Surtax Oversight Committee

The Fort Pierce City Commission is seeking individuals to serve on the Fort Pierce Infrastructure Surtax Citizen Oversight Committee.   As required by the 2018 voter referendum, the Infrastructure Surtax Citizen Oversight Committee is tasked with...

City of Fort Pierce Commission Seeking Applications for the Civil Service Appeals Board

The Fort Pierce City Commission is seeking individuals to serve on the Fort Pierce Civil Service Appeals Board. In accordance with City Charter, Article VII, Section 82, it shall be the duty of the civil service appeals board to make any investigation whi...

Registration Now Open for Fort Pierce Citizens Academy

The City of Fort Pierce will host its sixth Citizens Academy beginning Thursday, March 7, 2019. Fort Pierce Citizens Academy is a free, six-week interactive civic and public information program that focuses on educating residents and business owners about...

Second Annual Fort Pierce Blessing of the Fleet Scheduled for March 9th

Join us as we kick off a safe boating season at the second annual Fort Pierce Blessing of the Fleet on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the lntracoastal Waterway.

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

Arbor Day Foundation Names Fort Pierce Tree City USA

Fort Pierce was named a year Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. The City of Fort Pierce has received this prestigious designation for 30 consecutive years.

Fort Pierce achieved Tree Ci...

Show your Fort Pierce Pride by Volunteering at the Great American Cleanup on Saturday, March 2nd

Show your Fort Pierce Pride by Volunteering at the Great American Cleanup on Saturday, March 2nd

Take part in the largest community cleanup event in the City of Fort Pierce

Fort Pierce residents and visitors are invited to spend a Saturday morning beautifyi...

Mayor Linda Hudson Seeks Nominations for Gold Hammer Awards

Mayor Linda Hudson is now accepting nominations for the Mayor's Gold Hammer Awards. Community members can nominate a residence or business in Fort Pierce for a commercial, residential or new construction project.

The Mayor's Gold Hammer Awards are presente...

4th Annual Highwaymen Heritage Trail Art Show and Festival Set for February 16th

The City of Fort Pierce’s annual tribute to the world-renown Florida Highwaymen artists and their contribution to the rich cultural history of Fort Pierce will be held Saturday, February 16 from 10am-4pm at Moore’s Creek Linear Park, a...

City of Fort Pierce Launches Photo Contest for 2019-20 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 ...

Fort Pierce Mayor Linda Hudson to Deliver 2019 State of the City on February 12, 2019

The City of Fort Pierce will be hosting the first annual Mayor’s State of the City Address on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 6 p.m. at the Sunrise Theatre (117 South 2nd Street).

Mayor Linda Hudson will be presenting ‘Fort Pierce: Rich H...

4th Annual City of Fort Pierce Job Fair Scheduled for Jan. 30

The Fourth Annual City of Fort Pierce Job Fair will be held on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 from 10AM to 2PM.  This event will be held at the Havert L. Fenn Center, located at 2000 Virginia Ave in Fort Pierce.  This event is presented in ...

City of Fort Pierce Announces Public Service Grant Opportunity

The City of Fort Pierce 2018-2019 Public Service grant opportunity will open January 7, 2019 and remain open to accept applications until 3:00pm on Thursday, February 7, 2019. This is a competitive grant program that will provide grant awards up to $5,000...

City of Fort Pierce Presents “Movies in the Fort,” a Free Outdoor Film Series

Hollywood stars debut under Fort Pierce skies this season, as “Movies in the Fort” brings big-screen entertainment to local parks for the very first time.

On various Friday nights from January to May, parks in six local neighborhoods wi...

City of Lights Decorating Contest Winners Announced

As the holiday season comes to a close, it is time to announce the winners of the City of Fort Pierce’s 3rd Annual City of Lights Decorating Contest!

Community members helped brighten the City by participating in the City of Lights Decorating Con...

Accreditation Team Invites Public Comments About Fort Pierce Police Department

A team of assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) will arrive November 12, 2019 to examine all aspects of the Fort Pierce Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support serv...

Grand Jury Issues Decision in Officer-Involved Shooting

Case #: 181200183

Date/Time: 12.06.2018/11:45 p.m.

Location: 100 block of Alma Court

On Thursday, May 30, 2019, a Grand Jury issued a “no true bill,” in the officer-involved shooting that occurred on December 6, 2018. The jury found that ...

Fort Pierce Police Department Transforms First Responder Communications with FirstNet

The Fort Pierce Police Department is connecting our officers to FirstNet – a new communications platform just for Public Safety. This tech upgrade equips our personnel with new capabilities and reliable access to critical information while in th...

Fort Pierce Detectives Arrest Suspects Involved in Shooting Activity

FORT PIERCE – Fort Pierce Police Detectives arrested Javaris Allen, 20, and Jakeem Everett, 22, involved in the shooting activity that injured two people Wednesday night.

The suspects, both of Fort Pierce, are facing multiple charges ste...

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...

New Street Signs for the PAD

The City is working hard to bring a breath of fresh air to the Peacock Arts District (P.A.D.), capturing the essence of the colorful and artsy district through murals, street signs and banners. Recently, the City has put up new street signs through out th...

Bahamas Relief Efforts

The City of Fort Pierce is still collecting supplies for the ongoing relief efforts for the Bahamas. Items can be dropped off at City Hall located on US Highway 1 in Fort Pierce.

Road Closure Notice: The northbound lane of Melody Lane Closure (Orange Avenue to north driveway of

The northbound lane of Melody Lane Closure (Orange Avenue to north driveway of the Melody Lane public parking lot) will be closed from September 23, 2019 thru March 15, 2020. Closure required for the construction of a new seawall along the Indian River. A...