PSL On The Mic

Zero visibility. Submerged vehicles. Critical evidence.
The Port St. Lucie Police Department’s Dive Team handles it all — underwater.
In the latest episode of PSL On the Mic, Sgt. John Fazio and Officer Michael Scaringe talk about what it’s really like to search canals and waterways, the challenges they face and how this new team is changing public safety in Port St. Lucie.
Let's dive in.
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Ever wonder what goes into creating a meaningful internship experience for local students?

In the latest episode of PSL On The Mic, Corrie Johnson and Alyssa Figur from our Human Resources team share the vision behind the new PATH Student Internship Program, a summer internship for St. Lucie County high school students.

What makes a strong candidate? What kind of real-world experience will you gain? From application requirements to department placements and how to apply, they walk us through how the City is investing in the next generation.

PATH Student Internship Program: link.cityofpsl.com/pathinternship
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Residents in one Port St. Lucie neighborhood are turning ideas into real change.

On the latest episode of PSL On The Mic, we're joined by Melissa Yunas, engagement and marketing team manager, and Stephanie Vernot, engagement, who talk to us about the Love Your Block program, powered by the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins, that brings city leaders and residents together to build stronger neighborhoods, one block at a time.

Port St. Lucie was selected as one of 16 cities in the nation this year to participate in the program.

For more information, visit www.cityofpsl.com/loveyourblock.
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2025 was a big year for Port St. Lucie.

We were named an All-America City, we made great progress on key infrastructure projects and, with help from residents and volunteers, we transformed neighborhoods in inspiring ways.

On the year's final episode of PSL On The Mic, Mayor Shannon Martin shares a recap of 2025 and looks to 2026.

PSLinProgress: See the progress we're making in Port St. Lucie
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Conservative financial management is our City’s foundation. We operate with a lean, efficient government and emphasize long-range financial planning. 
That has allowed us to:
Reduce our millage rate for 10 straight years, making us the third-lowest millage rate among the 20 largest populated cities in Florida.
Reduce our debt by $400 million
Improve our bond ratings
Increase services while decreasing staffing ratios. While Port St. Lucie’s population has increased, we’ve decreased the staffing ratio to 5.95 employees per 1,000 residents, down from 7.45 15 years ago.
These are all points to keep in mind as the state Legislature debates several proposals related to property taxes this upcoming legislative session. 
Stephen Okiye, the City of Port St. Lucie's Finance Director, was one of several representatives from local governments who spoke recently in front of a House committee to talk about how the reduction or elimination of property taxes could impact the ability of cities and counties to provide core services.
Stephen sits down with us for the latest episode of PSL On The Mic to discuss the proposals and what it would mean for our City if there was a significant reduction or total elimination of property taxes.
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