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Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · Cape Canaveral
Rockledge High Officer Named Florida's Top School Employee
Chris Hattaway, school resource officer at Rockledge High, has been named Florida's 2026 School-Related Employee of the Year for his work building student relationships and creating mental health support programs.
Cape Canaveral Becomes Sixth Florida City to Earn TsunamiReady Certification
Cape Canaveral earned TsunamiReady certification on May 19, becoming Florida's sixth city with the designation. The certification lowers flood insurance premiums and strengthens preparedness for potential tsunami threats to the Atlantic coast.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Cape Canaveral Becomes Sixth Florida City to Earn TsunamiReady Certification
Cape Canaveral earned TsunamiReady certification, becoming Florida's sixth city in the voluntary program. Residents will see lower flood insurance premiums as the city prepares for the rare threat of Atlantic tsunamis.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Stone Street Closure Between Fiske and Pineapple Extends Through Mid-June
Stone Street closure between Fiske Boulevard and Pineapple Avenue continues through mid-June for FDOT safety work.
Wednesday, June 17, 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.
Wednesday, June 17, 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.
Wednesday, June 17, 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.
Wednesday, June 17, 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.
Wednesday, June 17, 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.
Wednesday, June 17, 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.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026