St. Lucie County
- Orange growers work around the clock to protect Florida citrus from freezing temperatures February 1, 2026Florida citrus growers harvest crops and use irrigation systems to protect oranges from potentially damaging cold weather and freezing temperatures.
- Cold weather triggers falling iguana alert in Florida, removal permits waived February 1, 2026Falling iguana alert issued for South Florida as cold weather causes reptiles to drop from trees. Removal permits waived through Feb. 2.
- Gov. DeSantis signs death warrant for man convicted of killing Fort Pierce police officer in 1991 January 30, 2026Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the death warrant for Billy Leon Kearse, the man convicted of killing Sgt. Danny Parrish in 1991.
- Warming centers open in these counties as cold weather moves in January 29, 2026These counties are opening warming centers for unsheltered residents to find shelter from cold weather settling in.
