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At Port St. Lucie enforcement hearing, several residents cite medical, financial hardship while magistrate orders fines and abatement
Summary
At the Dec. 10 special magistrate hearing, respondents described medical and financial hardship while the magistrate set deadlines, certified fines and authorized abatement in multiple cases.
During the Dec. 10 special magistrate hearing in Port St. Lucie several respondents who spoke to the court described personal hardship as a factor in delayed compliance with city codes.
Kimberly Bigelow told the magistrate she has been undergoing chemotherapy since May 2024 and that mounting co-pays left her unable to pay for repairs and vehicle work. She asked for more time; the magistrate acknowledged her circumstances but accepted the city's recommendation to certify fines for the period of…
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