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03/21/2026 · St. Lucie County
House Democratic Leader Jeffries Demands Swift AI Action
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries called for urgent legislative action on artificial intelligence during a television appearance. He emphasized the need for bipartisan cooperation to regulate the rapidly advancing technology.
Polymarket Offers Bonus with CBSSPORTS Promo Code
New users can receive a bonus from prediction market platform Polymarket when they sign up with the promo code CBSSPORTS. The offer is valid for new users. The radio station WPSL AM 1590, serving the Port St. Lucie area, is part of the Little Dog Media Group, L.L.C. Contact information for WPSL AM 1590 is available at its office, 772-360-1590, and studio, 772-340-1590.
03/21/2026
Rams EDGE Myles Garrett to Undergo Knee Surgery
Rams EDGE player Myles Garrett will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery, likely leading to an injured reserve placement. The Port Saint Lucie resident's absence will impact the team's defense.
03/21/2026
Fort Pierce Breaks Ground on $3M Avenue D Improvement Project
Fort Pierce broke ground Monday on a $3 million infrastructure overhaul of Avenue D that will resurface 1.6 miles of roadway and improve pedestrian access in Lincoln Park.
03/21/2026
Fort Pierce Opens Online Recreation Registration Portal
Fort Pierce launches an online recreation registration portal, allowing residents to enroll in programs and pay fees 24/7 starting May 29.
03/21/2026
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Toro Toro Miami
Toro Toro Miami will offer a four-course prix fixe menu with live entertainment for New Year’s Eve 2024, featuring dishes like Wagyu Short Rib and Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass.
03/21/2026
Fort Pierce Recertifies for Flood Insurance Discounts
Fort Pierce maintained its Class 6 Community Rating System certification, preserving flood insurance discounts of up to 20 percent for residents in high-risk flood zones.
03/21/2026
DeSantis Rejects Florida Gas Tax Pause Amid $4/Gallon Spike
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shot down calls to suspend the state's 25-cent gas tax, warning drivers won't feel relief at pumps hitting $4 a gallon. Despite pleas from Democrats and Palm Beach County leaders, he cited past failures and oil market volatility. As global tensions rise, Florida motorists brace for pain at the pump.
03/21/2026
DeSantis Signs 9 Key Florida Laws on Safety, Schools and Traffic
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed nine new laws Thursday in Tallahassee, tackling unlicensed drivers, church security and body camera privacy amid rising public safety concerns. Most take effect July 1, joining nearly 60 others passed this year. From stricter traffic penalties to expanded school guardians, the measures aim to bolster security across the Sunshine State.
03/21/2026
Florida's Lab-Grown Meat Ban Survives Federal Court Challenge
Nearly two years after Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation banning cultivated meat sales in Florida, a federal appeals court upheld the controversial law as constitutional. The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a challenge from California-based Upside Foods, cementing Florida's status as the first state to prohibit lab-grown meat—a move critics say protects the traditional livestock industry rather than consumers.
03/21/2026
Florida Launches Mandatory Hurricane Drills Across All 67 Counties
With hurricane season looming just weeks away, Florida's Division of Emergency Management has rolled out mandatory public safety drills statewide to sharpen readiness. The initiative targets all 67 counties, urging residents to stock seven days of supplies and master evacuation protocols. Officials warn that recent storms underscore the need for swift action amid rising threats.
03/21/2026
DeSantis Greenlights UFC, Colleges in Florida's New License Plates
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill unleashing eight new specialty license plates, from UFC fighters to South Florida high schools and military academies. Drivers can start pre-ordering Oct. 1, but only if 3,000 vouchers sell in two years. With over 2.3 million special tags already on roads, these could boost scholarships, mental health and more.
03/21/2026