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.
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.
Unanimous vote allows larger single-story builds for aging residents in areas with upgraded roads, sewers and drainage, pending county commissioners' approval.
Voter-backed sales tax revenue has safeguarded Treasure Coast lands from Barbie Ranch to Point Sienna Gardens, but tight budgets and boundary disputes threaten future buys.
The 6-0 vote advances Bernard Egan and Company's 10-year project west of I-95 to county commissioners, despite projections of 80,000 extra daily trips from nearby developments like Buc-ee's.
CFO Blaise Ingoglia's press release names specific budget items. St. Lucie's administrator and budget director have not responded publicly — and that silence demands scrutiny.
The precautionary alert affects about a dozen addresses on 15th Street after a 2-inch PVC line was struck Thursday, with repairs completed by Friday morning but water tests still pending.
Oversight committee praises progress but urges faster purchases amid legal concerns on two properties and committed sales tax funds.
The Trump-endorsed congressman's haul shatters records for non-incumbent candidates, pushing his total past $67 million and outpacing GOP rivals.
