As DHS changes leadership and a man dies in ICE custody, Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie's Haitian communities await a Supreme Court ruling that could upend their lives
A 12% bill passage rate, no finalized budget, and unresolved property tax relief leave Treasure Coast residents waiting for answers
Criminals impersonate Martin County officials to demand wire transfers from residents using public records for credibility, hitting victims nationwide but focusing on local zoning and planning filers.
Only 12% of filed bills passed as property tax proposals, affordability measures, and dozens of other priorities died without Senate action
With one day left in session, Rep. Dana Trabulsy's measure bounces back after House tweaks technical language, promising tougher crackdowns on Treasure Coast operators.
The 98-4 vote sends the amended bill back to the Senate, potentially easing affordable housing development in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties.
The Palm City Republican, who shaped Treasure Coast water policy and human trafficking laws for Martin and St. Lucie counties, opens up District 85 with his farewell.
Chadwick Willacy, 58, faces lethal injection April 21 at Florida State Prison, marking the governor's sixth execution order this year amid rising state penalties impacting Treasure Coast justice.
Voter ID, campus guns, Cuba regime-change language, and data center NDAs all head to DeSantis as lawmakers failed to pass a state budget
