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PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Port St. Lucie is getting a .

City leaders on Monday approved the sale of a 22-acre parcel of land to Costco for $6 million, marking a major step toward bringing the warehouse retailer to a city whose residents have long called for one.

The land is located in Southern Grove, in the city's southwest corner — an area that has seen rapid growth and development in recent years.

WATCH: Costco is latest marker of growth in Port St. Lucie

Mayor Shannon Martin said the deal reflects growing recognition of Port St. Lucie's expanding economic profile.

"What it means is that these stores are starting to recognize our demographics. They're recognizing that our median incomes have gone up. They're starting to recognize that people want Costco here," Martin said.

For many residents, the news was welcome.

"Everybody in our community has to go to Stuart or Palm Beach for Costco," Jeff Beck said.

The retail store will be located east of SW Village Parkway and south of the newly constructed SW Marshall Parkway. It will be built adjacent to a that's slated to open this month, though construction on the facility is ongoing. The distribution center is expected to more than 500 people.

Costco is the latest in a series of major projects planned for Southern Grove. Developer Gustavo Lumer has been planning an entertainment district for the region for several years and said the Costco announcement adds momentum to those plans.

"And now that Costco is coming next door, it's even better," Lumer said.

While Lumer said he cannot yet disclose specific tenants, he offered a preview of what's in store.

"Incredible tenants are coming. We are talking to many restaurants, a hotel site," Lumer said.

A separate developer is also eyeing a 60-acre parcel at Becker and Village for 660 multi-family residences, a hotel, and 250,000 square feet of commercial and retail space.

Lumer said the growth is transforming the city's long-term outlook.

"It's going to be one of the nicest cities in Florida in the next three to five years," Lumer said.

St. Lucie County Economic Development Council President Wes McCurry said Southern Grove's jobs corridor has built out in far less time than originally planned, and he pointed to the area's mix of housing and amenities as a key driver.

"Because you had housing nearby. You had places to go eat and shop nearby. That's appealing to employers who move into that area," McCurry said.

No construction start or end date for the new Costco has been announced.

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PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Could another Costco be coming soon to the Treasure Coast?

In a Thursday statement, Port St. Lucie said city leaders will consider a purchase and sale agreement with Costco Wholesale for about 22.8 acres of land in Southern Grove. This area is located west of Interstate 95, south of Tradition Parkway and north of Southwest Becker Road.

WATCH BELOW: PSL leaders to meet Monday regarding Costco

The city said Costco is proposing to build a 170,000-square-foot retail store and gas station on the land, which is located adjacent to a distribution depot currently under construction.

A Governmental Finance Corporation (GFC) meeting will be held at Port St. Lucie City Hall on Monday at noon to discuss the purchase and sale agreement.

The GFC is a not-for-profit, city-created corporation that is responsible for financing and managing capital projects related to real estate assets. The corporation is governed by a board comprised of all five City Council members.

The city said a purchase and sale agreement is a formal, legally binding contract that outlines the terms and conditions for buying or selling property.

If approved, city officials said Costco Wholesale will be able to move forward with plans to build the retail store in Southern Grove.

Officials said Thursday that a Costco store "has been a top request from residents for many years."

WPTV that the Costco distribution center in Port St. Lucie is expected to open this month. This facility is .

The first Costco on the Treasure Coast, a 160,000-square-foot store located off Kanner Highway, in Stuart after years of debate.

There are four Costco stores located in Palm Beach County.

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Before March’s first regular-season pitch, the New York Mets will spend sunny February and March tuning their roster under Florida skies. Grapefruit League games and across the state will blend workouts and early rivalries.

The 2026 MLB slate kicks off on February 21, launching a nearly monthlong loop of exhibition contests. Countless pitchers will vie for rotation spots while position players chase timing and consistency.

Across roughly 30 games, including notable matchups like the March face-off with the New York Yankees and games against the Toronto Blue Jays, fans will get early glimpses of new faces and returning vets before the regular season begins.

When does the Mets spring training begin?

The Mets’ 2026 Grapefruit League slate officially kicks off on Saturday, February 21, 2026, when they host the Miami Marlins at Clover Park. This opening date marks the first of 29 scheduled spring exhibition games designed to ease players into competitive action.

Pitchers and catchers typically report to camp earlier, with workouts preceding official games, but February 21 is when fans see the first live action. For the Mets, these early outings offer a blend of veterans preparing for the regular season and prospects auditioning for larger roles.

When does spring training end?

The Mets’ spring exhibition stretch wraps up with their final Grapefruit League contest on Sunday, March 22, 2026, just days before the regular season begins. According to the official schedule, that last spring game is also against the Marlins, closing a nearly month-long slate of preparation.

When is MLB Opening Day for the New York Mets?

The New York Mets will officially begin their 2026 regular season on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Citi Field against the Pittsburgh Pirates, marking the first game in a full slate of Opening Day contests across the league.

This date is part of a broader 162-game schedule released by MLB, where March 26 also serves as the traditional Opening Day — a milestone that kicks off the major league campaign after weeks of spring training preparation.

While MLB technically opens the season a night earlier with a primetime matchup elsewhere, March 26 remains the official start for nearly every team’s regular-season journey, including New York’s home opener.

NY Mets spring training 2026 schedule

The schedule reflects the Mets’ announced slate of 29 Grapefruit League games, including league opponents and two World Baseball Classic exhibitions, running from Feb. 21 through March 22 ahead of the regular season.

Beyond the raw list of dates, the stretch offers the team an early proving ground where roster battles, pitching workloads and lineup experiments begin to take shape under Florida’s steady rhythm.

Spring results rarely define a season, but trends formed here often echo into April. Check out the full schedule of their games before the season begins:

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A wildfire has burned thousands of acres in the lake bed of Lake Okeechobee, fire rescue officials said.

Smoke from the burning acreage is visible in Port St. Lucie and possibly other areas of the Treasure Coast.

The dubbed "First Point" fire is inaccessible to ground equipment because of the terrain and conditions of the lake bottom, said Okeechobee County Fire Rescue officials, who are monitoring the fire.

Earl Wooten, Okeechobee County's public safety director and fire chief said on social media that the cause of the fire is under investigation by the Florida Forest Service.

He said the fire service conducted controlled burns in the lake bed Feb. 13 to help contain the fire. Containment was at 60% in the afternoon, according to Okeechobee County Fire Rescue.

The Florida Forest Service is monitoring the area. Heavy smoke is expected over the next several days, fire officials said.

Forest service officials said the state is experiencing extreme drought conditions, including lack of rainfall, high winds and low humidity, and that any fire could get out of control and endanger property and lives.

There have been 650 wildfires since Jan.1, burning 21,000 acres. There are burn bans in 34 counties, including Indian River, St. Lucie and Martin. Camp fires, bonfires, yard waste burns and other open fires are prohibited. The bans do not include authorized outdoor burning.

The Treasure Coast is was at a "Moderate - 2" fire danger Feb. 13 out of a possible 5, with 5 being "Extreme", according to the forest service. It's estimated to be "Low - 1" on Feb. 14.

The Florida Forest Service uses the Keetch-Byram drought index to estimate the dryness of the soil and duff layers. The index increases each day without rain and decreases when it rains. The scale ranges from 0 to 800, with 800 being the driest.

As of Feb. 13, the drought index in Martin County was 650-699; St. Lucie County was 600-649; and Indian River County wasn’t far behind at 550-599. Fire officials have said that anything above 400 is bad.

(This story was updated with new information.)