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Port St. Lucie, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min readGood morning Port St. Lucie! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Will Port St. Lucie pay more for twice-weekly trash pickup?
- Port St. Lucie Wawa dispute ends with AR-style rifle arrest
- Why Port St. Lucie police say pork at a store led to arrest
Also on today's calendar: Neighborhood Farmer’s Market at Tradition Square and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the mommy tomato say to the baby tomato? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, temps: high: 93, low: 75.
- Saturday: Humid; a strong p.m. t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Port St. Lucie weighs twice-weekly trash pickup, possible added cost and vote (cbs12.com) — Port St. Lucie residents could soon see a change to their trash pickup, as city leaders debate moving from once-weekly to twice-weekly service, how much it would cost, and whether to put the decision on the November ballot. The council will take public comment at a 6 p.m. meeting Tuesday, weighing rapid growth, past issues with Waste Pro, and long-term funding options. 
2. Port St. Lucie man accused of threatening co-worker with rifle at Wawa (wpbf.com) — A Port St. Lucie man is facing multiple charges after police say he pointed an AR-style rifle at a co-worker during a money dispute outside the Wawa on Becker Road. Officers later arrested the 40-year-old at his home, and the investigation into the confrontation and alleged death threat is still underway.
3. Port St. Lucie woman arrested after allegedly targeting Middle Eastern grocery store (cbs12.com) — Port St. Lucie police arrested a 61-year-old woman accused of placing pork products outside a Middle Eastern grocery on Southeast Port St. Lucie Boulevard in an act investigators say was meant to harass based on religion and ethnicity. She faces a hate-crime-related harassment charge and was released on bond, as police remind residents that targeted intimidation over identity can bring criminal consequences.
4. Port St. Lucie using treatment to solve water issues in Sawgrass Lakes community (wptv.com) — Port St. Lucie is launching a three-year, $1.3 million treatment plan to restore water quality in the Sawgrass Lakes stormwater tract after a major fish kill alarmed neighbors. The city will use TryMarine and ongoing testing to reduce muck and boost oxygen levels, while some environmental advocates urge officials to also address the deeper nutrient sources feeding the problem.
5. ‘My fist will probably work': Florida dad smashes truck window to rescue trapped children (98online.com) — Two young children were rescued after becoming trapped in a locked truck outside the Walmart in Port St. Lucie during a sweltering Father’s Day stop. Their father smashed a window with his fist to free them, later needing stitches, and now hopes his story reminds local parents how quickly cars can overheat and why acting fast can save lives.
📸 Around Port St. Lucie
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Themed Ladies' Night at Fred Astaire Dance Studios →
Fred Astaire Dance Studios-Port St Lucie, 1172 SE Port St Lucie Blvd, Port St. Lucie
6:30 pm
Saturday June 27
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Other local events
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Neighborhood Farmer’s Market at Tradition Square →
Neighborhood Farmers Market at Tradition Square, SW Meeting St, Port St. Lucie
9:00 am -
Port St. Lucie Green Market →
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center, 9221 Southeast Event Center Place, 9221 SE Civic Center Pl, Port St. Lucie
9:00 am -
Sunday June 28 5pm-9pm Brunch In the Garden →
The Blue Mahoe Restaurant, 269 SW Port St Lucie Blvd, Port St. Lucie
5:00 pm -
Holiday for All
St. Lucie School District Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
8:00 am
Sunday June 28
Friday July 3
📣 Port St. Lucie Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Writers Workshop @ Morningside Library
St. Lucie County Library- Morningside Branch Morningside Branch Library, 2410 SE Morningside Blvd Port St Luci
9:00 am -
Rec & Roll - Collins Park →
Collins Park, 341 Barraclough St, Fort Pierce
10:00 am -
Gardening Advice @ Morningside Library
St. Lucie County Library- Morningside Branch Morningside Branch Library, 2410 SE Morningside Blvd Port St Luci
1:00 pm -
Causeway Cove Country & BBQ Festival →
Causeway Cove, 601 Seaway Dr Ste 1, Fort Pierce
9:00 am -
Country Western and Wildlife Art Festival and Craft Show →
Causeway Cove, 601 Seaway Dr Ste 1, Fort Pierce
9:00 am
Thursday June 25
Saturday June 27
Sunday June 28
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