Cassandra Garcia

1 week ago | wptv.com | Cassandra Garcia

PORT ST. LUICE, Fla. — Thousands gathered Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Airoso Boulevard and Port St. Lucie Boulevard for a "No Kings" protest, one of many held nationwide. Participants came from across the Treasure Coast to voice their concerns about the country's direction under President Donald Trump.

2 weeks ago | wptv.com | Cassandra Garcia

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Several foreign workers in South Florida are losing their jobs and facing removal from the U.S. following the Trump administration’s recent decision to end a program that granted temporary legal status to certain asylum seekers. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has officially ended the CHNV parole program, which provided immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela with authorization to live and work in the U.S. for two years.

2 weeks ago | wptv.com | Cassandra Garcia

PORT SALERNO, Fla. — As a new hurricane season begins, many in the region are still working to recover from the destruction caused by Hurricane Milton and the tornadoes that followed. WATCH BELOW: 'I don’t know what will happen,' Diane Dotson says about Trump's FEMA annoucement Port Salerno residents concerned about changes to FEMA In the aftermath of natural disasters, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has typically played a central role in recovery efforts.

2 weeks ago | wptv.com | Cassandra Garcia

STUART, Fla. — Residents of Stuart’s 10th Street neighborhood are expressing growing concern about speeding vehicles in their community, prompting city officials to take a closer look at potential traffic calming measures. The posted speed limit on 10th Street is 25 miles per hour, but some residents say drivers frequently exceed that limit, raising safety concerns, especially for children.

2 weeks ago | wptv.com | Cassandra Garcia

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — As part of the national Wear Orange Weekend—a movement honoring survivors of gun violence—local families and community leaders gathered at Gaines Park to promote a safe and peaceful summer. The event, called “The Hope Dealers Rally for Peace,” brought together residents aiming to address the ongoing impact of gun violence in their neighborhoods.