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Saturday, June 6, 2026 · Brooksville
Clearwater Medical Emergency: What We Know So Far
A Clearwater medical emergency drew multiple units late Thursday, but officials have not yet released details on the patient, cause or outcome.
Response to Clearwater Medical Emergency Expands to Seven Units
Clearwater's emergency response to a late-night medical incident has expanded to seven units, according to new dispatch information.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Medical Emergency Draws Three Units to Pinellas County
A medical emergency in Pinellas County on Friday night drew three emergency units to an unspecified location.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Bradford County Supervisor of Elections Launches New Website
The Bradford County Supervisor of Elections Office launched its new official website, offering improved access to voter registration, vote-by-mail, early voting, and polling place information.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Brooksville Opens Vendor Bidding Process for City Contracts
Brooksville is accepting vendor applications for city contracts. Interested businesses can submit applications and view current bid opportunities online.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Brooksville Opens Door to Annexation for Nearby Property Owners
Brooksville streamlined its annexation process for nearby property owners, offering city utilities, parks access, and voting rights. Most cases complete within two to four months with no upfront fees.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Toro Toro Miami
Toro Toro Miami will offer a four-course prix fixe menu with live entertainment for New Year’s Eve 2024, featuring dishes like Wagyu Short Rib and Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Hernando County Moves to Congressional District 15
Hernando County voters shift from Congressional District 12 to District 15 under new state redistricting law, effective before the August primary.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
DeSantis Rejects Florida Gas Tax Pause Amid $4/Gallon Spike
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shot down calls to suspend the state's 25-cent gas tax, warning drivers won't feel relief at pumps hitting $4 a gallon. Despite pleas from Democrats and Palm Beach County leaders, he cited past failures and oil market volatility. As global tensions rise, Florida motorists brace for pain at the pump.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
DeSantis Signs 9 Key Florida Laws on Safety, Schools and Traffic
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed nine new laws Thursday in Tallahassee, tackling unlicensed drivers, church security and body camera privacy amid rising public safety concerns. Most take effect July 1, joining nearly 60 others passed this year. From stricter traffic penalties to expanded school guardians, the measures aim to bolster security across the Sunshine State.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Florida's Lab-Grown Meat Ban Survives Federal Court Challenge
Nearly two years after Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation banning cultivated meat sales in Florida, a federal appeals court upheld the controversial law as constitutional. The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a challenge from California-based Upside Foods, cementing Florida's status as the first state to prohibit lab-grown meat—a move critics say protects the traditional livestock industry rather than consumers.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Florida Launches Mandatory Hurricane Drills Across All 67 Counties
With hurricane season looming just weeks away, Florida's Division of Emergency Management has rolled out mandatory public safety drills statewide to sharpen readiness. The initiative targets all 67 counties, urging residents to stock seven days of supplies and master evacuation protocols. Officials warn that recent storms underscore the need for swift action amid rising threats.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
DeSantis Greenlights UFC, Colleges in Florida's New License Plates
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill unleashing eight new specialty license plates, from UFC fighters to South Florida high schools and military academies. Drivers can start pre-ordering Oct. 1, but only if 3,000 vouchers sell in two years. With over 2.3 million special tags already on roads, these could boost scholarships, mental health and more.
Saturday, June 6, 2026