Port St. Lucie, FL Local News, Events, and Information

Tampa Wed. Jun 10 2026

Weekend forecast for Tampa Friday, Jun 12 - Sunday, Jun 14

Tampa Wed. Jun 10 2026

Florida Felt an Earthquake. Yes, Really.

A 6.1 magnitude quake near Cuba rattled parts of Florida, reminding residents that the Sunshine State is not immune from rare seismic surprises.

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Florida Felt an Earthquake. Yes, Really.

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Port St. Lucie Weather: Tuesday August 18

High: 98°

Low: 78°

Wind: 8 MPH W

Chance of rain: 57%

Sunny, with a high of 98 and low of 78 degrees. Sunny during the morning, thundery outbreaks in nearby in the afternoon, patchy rain nearby for the evening, clear overnight.

Tampa Tue. Jun 9 2026

The Flock Cameras Are Spreading Across Florida. Who Is Watching the Watchers?

License plate readers are spreading across Florida under the language of public safety. The deeper danger is what happens when ordinary movement becomes searchable data.

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The Flock Cameras Are Spreading Across Florida. Who Is Watching the Watchers?

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Tampa Tue. Jun 9 2026

Apple Unveils New Tools to Help Parents Manage Children's iPhones

New parental controls could give families more say over what children see online, who they communicate with, and how they use their devices.

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Apple Unveils New Tools to Help Parents Manage Children's iPhones

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Tampa Tue. Jun 9 2026

Tidings Media® Is Building Independent Local Journalism, One Florida Community at a Time

We have opportunities in each of our local markets for a volunteer community editor

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Tidings Media® Is Building Independent Local Journalism, One Florida Community at a Time

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Port St. Lucie Tue. Jun 9 2026

Father’s Day Without the Price Tag: Free and Nearly Free Ways to Celebrate Dad Around Port St. Lucie

From the Riverwalk Boardwalk and Veterans Park to the Botanical Gardens, Savannas Preserve families can give Dad a meaningful day without spending a fortune.

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Father’s Day Without the Price Tag: Free and Nearly Free Ways to Celebrate Dad Around Port St. Lucie

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Tampa Mon. Jun 8 2026

Clearwater, Florida Pastor Willy Rice to Lead the Southern Baptist Convention

Clearwater pastor Willy Rice will lead the Southern Baptist Convention, bringing Florida roots, pastoral experience, and a call for biblical renewal, unity, and mission.

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Clearwater, Florida Pastor Willy Rice to Lead the Southern Baptist Convention

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Tallahassee Mon. Jun 8 2026

Florida’s SAVE Act Brings New Citizenship and Voting Rules Starting in 2027

Florida is moving forward with a major election-integrity law

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Florida’s SAVE Act Brings New Citizenship and Voting Rules Starting in 2027

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Tampa Mon. Jun 8 2026

Duke Energy Bills Are Dropping — But Only Temporarily

Duke Energy customers are getting a small break on their electric bills this summer, but the reduction looks less like corporate generosity and more like a required correction.

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Duke Energy Bills Are Dropping — But Only Temporarily

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Tampa Mon. Jun 8 2026

The Florida Case That Reminded Families to Put Medical Wishes in Writing

A Florida-focused look at advance medical directives, the Terri Schiavo case, and non-attorney document preparation for customer-selected forms.

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The Florida Case That Reminded Families to Put Medical Wishes in Writing

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Port St. Lucie Sun. Jun 7 2026

Port St. Lucie Will Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday With Freedomfest

The city’s July 4 celebration will bring live music, a kids’ zone, food trucks, a drone show, fireworks and Max Weinberg’s Jukebox to the MIDFLORIDA Event Center.

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Port St. Lucie Will Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday With Freedomfest

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Tampa Sun. Jun 7 2026

Florida’s Governor’s Race Is Taking Shape

Trump has picked Byron Donalds. DeSantis has not picked anyone. Democrats are trying to find a path back in a state that has moved sharply right.

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Florida’s Governor’s Race Is Taking Shape

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