PSL On The Mic

The Police Athletic League (P.A.L.) is a nonprofit youth organization that partners with police departments to provide kids and teens with safe, structured and positive activities outside of school. On Episode 59, we're joined by Port St. Lucie Police Officers Amanda McCarty and Fabio Improta, the director and assistant director of PSLPD P.A.L., who share with us how a revamped P.A.L. is keeping youth away from negative influences but is also helping to strengthen the bond between kids and t...

On Episode 57, we're joined by Mayor Shannon Martin who answers some frequently asked questions from residents and shares highlights and key points from City Council's Summer Workshop. Sign up for Mayor Martin's newsletter Budget information Your City tax bill explained Stay informed about City news, events, meetings and activities: www.cityofpsl.com/stayinformed Like what you’re hearing? Suggest a topic for a future episode: www.cityofpsl.com/podcast

The Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County's Mobile Club is changing the game — bringing fun, learning and support directly to Port St. Lucie parks. Through our partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs, and with funding from the Community Development Block Grant program, more than 5,000 young people in the past four years have been positively impacted. On Episode 55, Alex Tasca, deputy director of Neighborhood Services, and Jalene Henley, area club director at the Boys & Girls Club...

Have you ever wanted a first-hand look into City operations? City University is the way to do it. On Episode 53, Makenzie Spittler, assistant manager, engagement and budget in the Communications Department, talks about City U, a free nine-session course that gives residents an opportunity to learn about City departments, talk with City leaders and officials and connect with other residents just as interested in making our City a better place. Once you graduate from City U, you also can apply ...

On Episode 51, we're back with John Dunton and Louis Johnson, director and assistant director of Public Works, who share how their staff mobilizes in the aftermath of a hurricane — clearing roads, restoring services and keeping residents safe. You'll learn how the team dives into storm recovery to bring our City back to life, but you'll also learn about some of the challenges the team could face, depending on the severity of the hurricane. Public Works: www.cityofpsl.com/publicworks Hur...

We're one month away from the start of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, and on Episode 49, we chat with our director of emergency management, Billy Weinshank, who explains what it means when the City "activates" for a hurricane. Learn what this means for our staff, our government counterparts and most importantly, our residents. Communication is the name of the game, Billy says, so everyone in our community stays safe before, during and after a major weather event. Get storm ready: w...

Quite often, people think the coordination of traffic signals on the main corridors of Port St. Lucie means they'll hit a green light every time, but that's not the case. Many factors can affect timing, and on Episode 47, we learn the ins and outs of the City's adaptive signal coordination system from Traffic Operations Administrator Paul Johnson and how it helps -- in real time -- to make traveling through PSL a little easier. Also joining us is Tom Salvador, the City's CIP & Sales...

Each year during the Winter Workshop, the Mayor and City Council receive in-depth presentations from staff on City priorities in preparation for the upcoming Strategic Planning session and the development of the annual budget. On Episode 45, Mayor Martin drops by the studio to share her top takeaways from the workshop, including updates on major road improvements, new park construction, Port St. Lucie's downtown and the new police training facility. Winter Workshop Day 1: https://psl.gr...