Community News
Monday, May 18, 2026 · Clay County
Afternoon Storms, Growth Strains Test Southwest Florida Infrastructure
Southwest Florida braces for daily thunderstorms and 100-degree heat this week as drainage systems strain under the weight of rapid growth.
Tampa Bay Times Shifts Resources to Florida-Focused Watchdog Reporting
The Tampa Bay Times is concentrating reporting on Florida government, business and neighborhoods as many regional outlets elsewhere have shrunk or closed.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Spectrum News 13 expands hyperlocal coverage across Central Florida
Spectrum News 13 tailors hyperlocal coverage across nine Central Florida counties, with weather updates every 10 minutes and traffic tracking focused on specific commute corridors.
Monday, May 18, 2026
NBC 6 Covers Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Broward
NBC 6 delivers local news and weather coverage to Miami-Dade, Broward and surrounding South Florida communities.
Monday, May 18, 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.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Clay County Sheriff's Office: How to Access Arrest Records and Warrant Information
The Clay County Sheriff's Office offers online access to arrest records and jail information. Residents seeking active warrant information must visit a sheriff's office location in person.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Undersheriff Ron Lendvay Oversees Daily Operations at Clay County Sheriff's Office
Undersheriff Ron Lendvay, who oversees daily operations at the Clay County Sheriff's Office, brings 25 years of law enforcement experience and advanced homeland security training to the role.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Search Florida's Sex Offender Registry Online
Clay County residents can search the FDLE website to locate registered sex offenders in their neighborhoods.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Clay County Sheriff's Office: Sex Offenders Must Register Within 48 Hours
The Clay County Sheriff's Office reminds residents that sex offenders and predators must register within 48 hours of entering the county. Residents can search for registered offenders through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement website.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Clay County Sheriff's Office Promotes VINE Service for Domestic Violence Victims
The Clay County Sheriff's Office urges domestic violence victims to register for VINE, a free service that notifies users of changes in an offender's custody status by phone, email, or text.
Monday, May 18, 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.
Monday, May 18, 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.
Monday, May 18, 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.
Monday, May 18, 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.
Monday, May 18, 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.
Monday, May 18, 2026