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Olivia McKelvey

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Stuart, FL, United States

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  • TCPalm
  • Shiny Sheet
  • The News-Press
  • PNJ
  • Tallahassee Democrat
  • Naples Daily News

Past articles by Olivia:

Mattamy wants higher apartments, other changes in Tradition; residents mount opposition

The Planning and Zoning Board recommended some of the changes requested by Mattamy, but not the height increase. → Read More

Fort Pierce Inlet: $11.6 million beach renourishment project to begin March 9

The restoration will begin March 9 and is expected to be completed by May, according to the Army Corps of Engineers → Read More

Fort Pierce selling nearly a dozen city-owned, surplus properties

The sale of surplus properties is part of the city's goal to revitalize neighborhoods → Read More

St. Lucie picks George Landry, its public utilities director, as next county administrator

The commission is expected to approve Landry's contract Feb. 21, with a potential start date of March 1. He succeeds Howard Tipton, who stepped down Jan. 13. → Read More

8 injured, 1 seriously, during shooting at Martin Luther King Jr. celebration in Fort Pierce

In their initial media release, officials did not specify how many were shot or the severity of injuries. → Read More

Treasure Coast commissioners offer lawmakers 'wish list' for the upcoming legislative session

Affordable housing and protecting the Indian River Lagoon remain among the top issues local leaders want addressed in Tallahassee. → Read More

Jesus Merejo tapped as Port St. Lucie's next city manager; Blackburn to retire Feb. 17

City Council is expected to negotiate and review Merejo's final contract by it's Jan. 23 meeting. → Read More

Florida Highway Patrol: Fatal car crash in Jensen Beach at U.S. 1, Eugenia Street

Florida Highway Patrol reports the crash is under investigation. Traffic delays in the area can be expected. → Read More

St. Lucie County tackles 9,600-unit development, largest planned community in a decade

Oak Ridge Ranches would consist of 7,690 single-family homes, 2,000 multi-family homes and 650,000 square feet of commercial space. → Read More

Port St. Lucie City Manager Russ Blackburn to retire in February, ending 47-year career

Blackburn's retirement comes within months of other top Treasure Coast policy shapers stepping down to take new jobs or retiring from their position. → Read More

Sansone Group buying more than 130 acres in Southern Grove for $11.6 million

The companies that will occupy the buildings have yet to be publicly identified, continuing the secrecy that's surrounded the projects. → Read More

DeSantis, Crist will hold their only debate in Fort Pierce, but don't count on getting in

The DeSantis-Crist debate will be the biggest political event at the Sunrise Theatre since Hillary Clinton's campaign stop in 2016. → Read More

Here's FCC and Port St. Lucie's plan to collect excess storm debris in wake of Hurricane Ian

Port St. Lucie city officials are reminding residents to place no more than 4 cubic yards of yard waste per week on the curb. → Read More

Hurricane Ian: 12% of Treasure Coast FPL customers without power

Approximately 19% of FPL customers are without power in Indian River County, 11% in St. Lucie County and 7% in Martin County. → Read More

Elections for District 2, 4 St. Lucie County Commission seats could turn commission more blue

Democrat Mitchell is challenged by Republican Leet for District 2. Republican Jamie Fowler faces off against Democrat Helen Lurry for District 4. → Read More

Howard Tipton gets nod to become Longboat Key town manager; St. Lucie County to begin search

Tipton, 64, will start Jan. 30 and earn $211,500. The St. Lucie County Commission Tuesday is expected to discuss the search for his successor. → Read More

Leaving St. Lucie County for Longboat Key was one of Howard Tipton's 'hardest decisions'

The Town Commission Monday is expected to review Tipton's four-year contract with a $211,500 salary and Jan. 30 start date. → Read More

St. Lucie County Administrator Howard Tipton likely leaving for town manager job in Longboat Key

Tipton already has signed his proposed contract, according to public records. He would earn $4,332 more than his current St. Lucie County salary. → Read More

FCC already behind on Port St. Lucie collection; hopes to clear Waste Pro backlog in 2 weeks

About 25% of Monday's routes still were being collected Tuesday, the city said. The transition between hauling companies is continuing. → Read More

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority bills soar; Here's resources and tips to keep costs low

Previously approved utility rate increases that went into affect this month and the rising costs of natural gas has led to spikes in FPUA bills → Read More