Port St. Lucie

A father in Port St. Lucie punched through his car window to rescue his two young children after they were accidentally locked inside. The incident occurred at a Walmart following church services when the father's four-year-old son unintentionally locked the doors while exiting the vehicle.

A 91-year-old woman in Margate is accused of firing a BB gun at her neighbor, Marilyn Lopez, in a hate crime incident. Authorities arrested her over a year after the May 2025 event, with Lopez alleging anti-immigrant remarks and repeated confrontations. Residents claim the woman was protecting her property, but she was taken into custody and later released, reportedly moving to Port St. Lucie.

A black bear previously spotted in Port St. Lucie was seen again in the Tradition neighborhood by a trapper who set up a hog trap with a camera. The bear lingered near the trap for hours and returned the next day, prompting local wildlife experts to advise residents to stay cautious and make loud noises if encountering the animal.

Un oso negro de Florida fue avistado nadando en un lago y recorriendo un vecindario en la comunidad Tradition de Port St. Lucie. Residentes expresaron reacciones mixtas, desde entusiasmo hasta preocupación por la proximidad del animal. Las autoridades recomendaron mantener distancia, no alimentar al oso y mantener a las mascotas bajo control.

A Florida black bear was spotted roaming through Port St. Lucie's Tradition community, causing mixed reactions among residents. Officials advised avoiding contact with the bear and providing it space, while residents expressed both excitement and concern over the encounter.