TCPalmWixon's profile picture. Education reporter for @TCPalm; @USATODAYNETWORK; @Gannett; Survivor fan; and mom.

Colleen Wixon

@TCPalmWixon

Education reporter for @TCPalm; @USATODAYNETWORK; @Gannett; Survivor fan; and mom.

Covering Hurricane Milton's effects on the Treasure Coast. For updates, check out tcpalm.com.


"The car stopped right in front of us," said Bob Kunst of Miami, who waited outside the federal courthouse for Donald Trump to exit. "He waved. It was very nice. He was 10 feet in front of us."


As he left the federal courthouse, Donald Trump stopped and waved from his car, onlookers said.


Pro-Trump supporters dispersing now that Donald Trump has left the federal courthouse. Many waited all day outside the courthouse. #Trump @TCPalm


Donald Trump leaves federal courthouse in Fort Pierce


Colleen Wixon reposted

Trump arrives for his hearing at the federal courthouse in #FortPierce.


Colleen Wixon reposted

TRAFFIC ALERT: Throughout the day, there will be a heavy law enforcement presence in the area of the Alto Lee Adams Sr. United States Courthouse, located at the corner of North U.S. Highway 1 and Orange Avenue. Expect traffic delays. Please use alternate routes if possible.


Vendor Jimmy Jackson of Virginia handed out cold bottles of water to those in the crowd. Jackson said he brought 3-4 cases with him, handing out 35-40 as of 2 pm. Jackson was selling pro-Trump items.


Motorcycles pass outside federal courthouse

TCPalmWixon's tweet image. Motorcycles pass outside federal courthouse

Not sure if there’s any movement planned but seems like officials getting in position for something

TCPalmWixon's tweet image. Not sure if there’s any movement planned but seems like officials getting in position for something

Russell Garza of Fort Pierce said he would like to see Trump leaving the courthouse, but he’s just here to support him. @TCPalm


Russell Garza, 64, of Fort Pierce tailgates from a parking lot across from the federal courthouse. “I’m just here to support (Trump), with everything he’s gone through,” said Garza, who arrived around noon. “He’s going to be our next president.”

TCPalmWixon's tweet image. Russell Garza, 64, of Fort Pierce tailgates from a parking lot across from the federal courthouse.
“I’m just here to support (Trump), with everything he’s gone through,” said Garza, who arrived around noon. “He’s going to be our next president.”

Still a crowd of supporters outside the federal courthouse in Fort Pierce. @TCPALM.


Colleen Wixon reposted

Dec 16, 7:41 PM | A Flood Advisory has been issued for southeastern Brevard and northeastern Indian River counties until 10 PM, for new rounds of heavy showers that can produce 1-2" of rain moving over locations that have already received up 2" inches of rain today.

NWSMelbourne's tweet image. Dec 16, 7:41 PM | A Flood Advisory has been issued for southeastern Brevard and northeastern Indian River counties until 10 PM, for new rounds of heavy showers that can produce 1-2" of rain moving over locations that have already received up 2" inches of rain today.

Colleen Wixon reposted

6:45PM | Steady rain for much of the area. Gusts 25-35 mph inland near heavier downpours. At the coast, it is quite windy. In fact, Sewell's Point in Martin Co. just jumped over 50 mph. #FLwx


Colleen Wixon reposted

⛈️Stay Storm Ready!⛈️ Ensure you're set to receive weather alerts. When notified, seek shelter indoors immediately and stay away from windows. Sign up for Alert Indian River notifications at member.everbridge.net/index/89280773… Your safety matters! #StormReady

IndianRiverEOC's tweet image. ⛈️Stay Storm Ready!⛈️ Ensure you're set to receive weather alerts. When notified, seek shelter indoors immediately and stay away from windows. Sign up for Alert Indian River notifications at member.everbridge.net/index/89280773…
Your safety matters! #StormReady

Loading...

Something went wrong.


Something went wrong.