# Amazon's 1-million-square-foot warehouse in Port St. Lucie will close Sept.

*business · news · 2026-05-08 · TCPalm*

## Key points

- Amazon's Port St. Lucie warehouse will close for two years starting September 17, 2024.
- The facility will undergo a $200 million renovation, adding 870,000 square feet and new equipment.
- Post-renovation, Amazon expects to double its tax payments and increase full-time jobs from 850 to 1,000.
- Amazon is offering relocation assistance, severance, and health insurance coverage during the closure.
- This investment is separate from Amazon's coming $240 million Kings Highway facility in Fort Pierce.

**Companies:** Amazon
**Countries:** United States

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