Lt. Gov. Jay Collins warns of a one- to three-year rollout if voters approve the plan, as polls show it risks falling short of the needed threshold in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties.
State audit figure sourced solely from Ingoglia's office; county demands methodology, flags employee count discrepancy
Ingoglia's audit accuses the county of overtaxing residents — but the county is already punching back on the numbers
Funded by local sales taxes, the county has acquired 996 acres outright and secured easements on 1,699 more, yet a committee member warns rising land prices demand faster action.
Penalties could hit $50,000, with an occupied Fort Pierce rental facing the maximum for an unrepaired rotting roof since December.
County officials say the tech upgrade tackles confusing schedules and transfers, potentially boosting ridership across the Treasure Coast.
The unanimous vote, sparked by oversized homes in Noble Oaks Estates, allows larger footprints on qualifying lots across unincorporated areas, reshaping single-story building rules.
Solomon Trucking faces penalties for unpermitted land clearing, while two neighbors' crumbling pipes flood yards in Fort Pierce.
The transfer of County Road 510 and part of CR 512 to Florida's highway system ends years of delays, providing millions for critical infrastructure in the 510 corridor.
