Former City Manager Found Guilty of Official Misconduct in Fort Pierce

West Palm Beach Fort Pierce, FL, October 8, 2026 — In Fort Pierce, former city manager Nick Mimms has been convicted of official misconduct following a jury trial. The verdict was delivered after deliberations, with the jury acquitting Mimms of a related bid tampering charge.

Mimms, who previously served as the city manager for Fort Pierce, was arrested in 2024. The charges stemmed from his tenure in the city’s top administrative role. The official misconduct charge relates to alleged wrongdoing during his time with the city government. The jury’s decision on this count indicates they found sufficient evidence to conclude that Mimms engaged in conduct that violated his duties as a public official.

Conversely, the jury found Mimms not guilty of bid tampering, a charge that alleged improper interference with the bidding process for city contracts. This acquittal suggests the prosecution did not meet the burden of proof for that specific offense in the eyes of the jury.

The case has been a significant development for the city’s administration and its residents. As a result of the guilty verdict on the official misconduct charge, Mimms is now awaiting sentencing. The court has scheduled his sentencing hearing for December 11. The specific penalties for official misconduct can vary depending on state statutes and the details of the offense.

Further details regarding the evidence presented during the trial or the specific nature of the misconduct were not immediately available. The contractor’s name involved in the bidding process was not provided in the available information. Information regarding any potential fines or restitution was also not specified. The legal proceedings will continue with the sentencing phase, after which the full consequences for the former city manager will be determined.

Story summarized from the original created by Amanda Boettcher on www.wptv.com, see more information here.