Port St. Lucie Daily Brief: Crash, fire-weather restrictions, sentencing, and Irish Fest plans

Top local headlines

1) Motorcyclist dies after crash near Crosstown Parkway

Police said a 65-year-old motorcyclist died after a collision late Monday morning, Feb. 23, near Southwest Crosstown Boulevard and Southwest Southern Hills Drive. Crosstown Parkway was closed for part of the day between Southwest Southern Hills Boulevard and Southwest Cresswind Way while investigators documented the scene. Officials say the traffic homicide investigation is still active and they’re asking witnesses with video to contact authorities.

2) Brush-fire risk triggers local emergency actions and burn ban

St. Lucie County officials issued a local state of emergency and a countywide burn ban as dry, windy conditions helped spark brush fires around the Treasure Coast this week. Crews worked to contain a fire near the Indian River Estates area, and responders warned that fast-moving flames and lingering hot spots can put neighborhoods at risk quickly. For Port St. Lucie residents, it’s a good moment to avoid any outdoor burning, be extra cautious with grills, and keep cars off dry grass.

3) Port St. Lucie tax preparer sentenced in federal tax-fraud case

A Port St. Lucie tax preparer was sentenced to three years in federal prison in a case prosecutors said involved fraudulent tax returns and more than $175,000 in losses. The court also ordered restitution, and the case included findings connected to false statements during the citizenship process. If you think your return may have been affected, keep copies of filings and consult a qualified tax professional about next steps.

4) Irish Festival set for March 14 at the MIDFLORIDA Event Center

The City of Port St. Lucie announced details for its annual Irish Festival on Saturday, March 14, including a parade, live music, dance performances, and vendor marketplace activity. Organizers say the event is free and will collect non-perishable canned goods to support local hunger relief efforts.

Sources

https://www.wqcs.org/text/wqcs-news/2026-02-24/motorcyclist-dies-in-port-st-lucie-crash
https://www.wpbf.com/article/florida-brush-fire-wildland-forestry-firefighters/70522877
https://www.wqcs.org/wqcs-news/2026-02-24/port-st-lucie-tax-preparer-sentenced-to-3-years-in-prison
https://www.cityofpsl.com/News-Stories/2026/PSL-Irish-Festival-returns-with-music-parade-and-cultural-events