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🌅 🚨 No School This Thursday + Fall Events
🌴 Saint Lucie schools are out, plus tips for landing a job and local fall events this week.
Sunland News
October 02, 2024
Good Morning, Sunland! It’s Wednesday!
This is Sunland News, the newsletter that gives you the news like your aunt or uncle gave you advice. You know, personable – like they've been through the same thing. Not like your parents, so you don’t have to worry about them yelling at you… just the cool uncle or the cool aunt.
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Okay! Enough of the long talk, let’s get into it.
Sunland News in 5 Seconds 📬
🎃 Fall Fest October 5th!
📅 No School on Thursday, Saint Lucie, October 3rd!
🚔 West Palm Beach Police Chief Fired Amid Scandal
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Weather TL;DR: “You can plan a pretty picnic, but you can’t predict the weather!”🎶 Cloudy skies with a chance of showers. ☁️🌧️
🌞 Day: High of 88°F
🌜 Night: Low of 76°F
🌅 Sunrise: 7:15 AM
🌇 Sunset: 7:06 PM
🌧️ Rain: 24% chance during the day, 36% at night
💧 Humidity: Day - 80%, Night - 92%
Stay prepared and keep an umbrella handy! I am forreal…☔
📅 No School This Thursday!
Just a reminder, Saint Lucie County Schools will not be in session on Thursday, October 3, due to the Fall Holiday for all students and staff. Enjoy the day off! Learn More
📚 Job Hunting 101 at Morningside Branch Library!
This Saturday, October 5, at 10 AM, the Morningside Branch Library is hosting a Job Hunting 101 course. Learn tips on finding a job and improving your interview skills. Location: 2410 Morningside Blvd, Port Saint Lucie. Learn More
🌀 Hurricane Disaster Relief Collection
Caring Hands & Hearts Outreach, Inc. is organizing a Hurricane Disaster Relief drive from October 1st - 15th. They're accepting non-perishable food, warm clothes, toiletries, baby items, tools/generators, paper towels, tissues, blankets, cleaning supplies, and bottled water.
Drop Off Location: 1803 S 25th St, Ste. 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34947.
Cash donations are also accepted, and you can donate online.
For more details, contact Pamela Turner at 772-626-5574 or [email protected].
🚗Check the current traffic situation via Google.
🚤 TREASURE COAST AT LARGE
🏗️ Fort Pierce Approves Selvitz Asphalt Plant Despite Concerns
The Fort Pierce City Commission approved a site plan for an asphalt plant on Selvitz Road on Sept. 16, despite concerns about stormwater drainage and potential environmental impacts. The plant, which had operated without proper stormwater infrastructure under a previous owner, has now committed to improving its berms and adding a stormwater detention pond.
Commissioner J. Johnson voted against the plan, citing concerns over the lack of oversight from outside agencies like the South Florida Water Management District. However, the revised site plan met all city requirements, leading to a 4-1 approval.
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🍊 FLORIDA AT LARGE
🚔 West Palm Beach Police Chief Fired Amid Investigation
West Palm Beach Police Chief Frank Adderley was fired after serving five years in the role. Mayor Keith James announced that "standards... were not being met," citing financial improprieties among top command staff and other concerning incidents under investigation.
Col. Tony Araujo from the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office has been appointed as the interim police chief while a nationwide search for a permanent replacement is conducted.
🌍 WORLD AT LARGE
Growing Space Junk Problem?!
Did you know there are over 30,000 pieces of trackable space junk orbiting Earth? Neither Did I, and it’s pretty bizarre. 💀 The European Space Agency (ESA) is taking action with their souj… I mean DRACO mission. Set to launch in 2027, DRACO will provide critical data as it reenters Earth’s atmosphere, helping scientists design satellites that break apart less and reduce debris AKA junk.
The ESA’s goal is to stop the creation of new space junk by 2030.
New Law on Public Camping
There are currently over 30 laws that took effect yesterday, October 1st (beginning of the fiscal year), but there’s one law in particular I want to dig into. Now, a quick aside – I’ve wanted to do some proper coverage on this, but I want to give the right time and energy to this topic.
HB 1365: Unauthorized Public Camping and Public Sleeping
Signed by the governor months ago, this law prohibits camping on city streets, sidewalks, and parks. According to the governor, the purpose of this law is to ensure Florida streets are clean and safe, adding that it ensures local governments utilize the resources of homeless shelters to provide individuals with the safety and services they need. Local governments must designate a specific area for encampments.
According to the law, counties and municipalities are not allowed to authorize public sleeping or camping on public property unless certified by the Florida Department of Children and Families. The law also allows residents and business owners to sue local governments that permit people to sleep or camp on public property. This part of the law will take effect on January 1, 2025.
This law raises several important questions for our community:
What is the current state of shelter systems in Saint Lucie County? Are they sufficient to meet the needs of individuals seeking temporary housing? Currently, it seems shelters are largely circumstantial, focusing on weather or specific conditions. Is there a broader solution available?
How will the expected population growth in Saint Lucie over the next 5-10 years impact housing stability? With the area set to grow, will the number of people without a place to stay increase as housing costs rise and wages stagnate?
What role should local governments play in ensuring housing solutions for vulnerable populations? Given the rising costs of living, is it realistic to expect a solution without significant government or community intervention?
These are questions Sunland News aims to explore thoroughly as we seek to build a robust understanding of this issue.
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Just a quick story on why I think Fort Pierce, Port Saint Lucie, and Saint Lucie County are such interesting places. I was in Publix, and I started chit-chatting with a guy. He mentioned he’s from Brooklyn but moved down to Florida about seven years ago. He’s been in Fort Pierce for about seven months. Since I love New York and have been there plenty of times, I was intrigued. He mentioned he couldn’t stand Long Island, which sparked the lady at the register to say, “Hey, I’m from Long Island!” Then, a woman who happened to be leaving the store came to her defense, saying she’s from Queens, and the gentleman rounding the corner to join the line was from Jersey. 😂😂
Florida is such an interesting place, and our county specifically is one that brings together people from so many different regions. There’s something special about that. And as a county I think its really the thing that sets us apart.
So far, I haven’t really tapped into that feeling as much as I’d like, but it’s something I’m looking forward to exploring more. See you tomorrow!
With love,
Ja’Min
📅 Date: October 3, 2024 | 6 PM - 9 PM
📍 Location: Pierced Ciderworks, 411 N 2nd Street, Fort Pierce, FL
Join singer-songwriter David Bailin at Pierced Ciderworks for a night of incredible live music. With a repertoire spanning three decades, Bailin blends strong vocals with soulful harmonica solos, covering a mix of popular songs and originals. Expect an engaging show with a variety of music styles and a laid-back vibe.
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📅 Date: Every Thursday | 7 PM - 9 PM
📍 Location: Sailfish Brewing Co., Fort Pierce, FL
Test your knowledge on pop culture, history, science, and more at Trivia Night! Teams compete using one cell phone, with winners receiving Sailfish prizes and the title of Ultimate Trivia Team. Bring your crew and get ready to flex those brain muscles!
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📅 Date: October 4, 2024 | 6 PM - 9 PM
📍 Location: Sailfish Brewing Co., 130 N 2nd St, Fort Pierce, FL
Kick off the weekend with the Treasure Coast's very own RiverDawgs! Enjoy classic rock tunes at Sailfish Brewing’s First Friday event in downtown Fort Pierce.
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📅 Date: October 4, 2024 | 6 PM - 11:59 PM
📍 Location: Saint Lucie Farm Preserve, 2651 Minute Maid Rd, Fort Pierce, FL
Join the spooky fun at Haunted Harvest 2024! Family-friendly activities include haunted hayrides, a U-pick pumpkin patch, sunflower fields, and more. Special events each weekend in October.
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📅 Date: October 4, 2024 | 5 PM - 9 PM
📍 Location: Tradition Square, Port Saint Lucie, FL
Get ready for an evening of great food and music with Food Trucks & Tributes! Enjoy local food truck favorites while rocking out to iconic hits in Tradition Square.
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📅 Date: October 5, 2024 | 3 PM - 6 PM
📍 Location: 477 SW Cashmere Blvd, Port Saint Lucie, FL
Celebrate fall with family fun at Sunlight Community Church’s Fall Fest! Highlights include trunk-or-treat, inflatables, food trucks, local vendors, and a live retelling of Jonah’s story.
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