City Clerk Testifies in Former Manager Nick Mimms’ Corruption Trial

West Palm Beach Fort Pierce, FL, September 30, 2026 —

Fort Pierce City Clerk Linda Cox provided testimony on the third day of the corruption trial involving former City Manager Nick Mimms. Cox’s statements centered on proceedings from city meetings and evidence presented during the trial concerning a proposed community center.

The proposal for the community center was intended for vacant city lots. Evidence discussed during Cox’s testimony indicated that an organization associated with the community center project had Mimms’ niece serving on its board of directors.

Nick Mimms is currently facing charges that include bid tampering and official misconduct. The testimony from City Clerk Cox is part of the ongoing legal proceedings related to these allegations. Further details regarding the specific content of the evidence presented or the direct implications of Cox’s testimony were not elaborated upon in the proceedings. The trial is continuing, with Cox’s appearance marking a significant development in the presentation of evidence.

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