Port St. Lucie Daily: Crosstown fatal crash, Port District parking worries, green-space move

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Motorcyclist dies after crash near Crosstown Parkway

A 65-year-old motorcyclist died after a collision with an SUV late Monday morning (Feb. 23) near Southwest Crosstown Parkway and Southwest Southern Hills Drive, police said. The road was closed for several hours while investigators worked the scene, and police are asking witnesses or anyone with video to contact the traffic unit.

Arrest made in father’s shooting death case tied to Port St. Lucie

Federal marshals said a 41-year-old man wanted in the shooting death of his 69-year-old father was arrested Feb. 18 in Hollywood after a multi-agency effort that included Port St. Lucie police. The shooting was reported around 7:45 a.m. in the 5900 block of NW Ketona Circle, and the suspect now faces a first-degree murder allegation as the investigation continues.

Port District neighbors raise parking and congestion concerns

Residents around the Port District are voicing worries about limited parking and traffic as the city moves toward a new riverfront entertainment area, including a planned project called The Grove. The development is expected to add multiple dining options over the next couple of years, and neighbors say they want clearer plans for access, overflow parking, and event-day traffic before activity ramps up.

Rosser Lakes Preserve designated as protected green space

City leaders have formally designated the 105-acre Rosser Lakes property as protected open space, shifting it away from prior residential development plans. Officials said the site will be geared toward low-impact recreation, with the city pursuing grant funding for improvements such as trails and habitat work while keeping the area largely natural.

Quick look

• If you travel Crosstown Parkway regularly, expect periodic traffic impacts as crash investigations and road work continue across the corridor.
• For riverfront events at the Port District, arrive early and consider carpooling while parking plans evolve.
• If you live near Rosser Reserve, watch for updates on when public access and early trail connections open.

Sources

https://www.wflx.com/2026/02/23/65-year-old-motorcyclist-dead-after-crash-with-suv-near-crosstown-parkway/
https://www.wqcs.org/wqcs-news/2026-02-23/port-st-lucie-takes-steps-towards-more-green-spaces
https://www.wflx.com/2026/02/24/neighbors-concerned-about-parking-port-district-port-st-lucie/
https://www.usmarshals.gov/news/press-release/us-marshals-florida-work-local-police-arrest-man-wanted-fathers-shooting-death