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Saturday, June 13, 2026 · Clay County
Chief Judge Bertila Soto Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Chief Judge Bertila Soto received the Dade County Bar Association's highest honor, the Lifetime Achievement Award, for her 11-year tenure leading Florida's Eleventh Judicial Circuit.
Citrus County Gets $16.4M to Fix Failing Sewer System in Homosassa
Citrus County secured $16.4 million in state disaster recovery funds to repair aging sewer lines in Homosassa that overflow during storms and send raw sewage into neighborhoods and Halls River.
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Lady Lake Officers Rescue Puppy from Hot Car, Arrest Owner
Lady Lake Police rescued a puppy from a hot parked car on May 16 and arrested the owner on animal cruelty charges. The dog had been locked inside for at least 40 minutes in 92-degree heat.
Saturday, June 13, 2026
North Miami to Charge Developers Mobility Fee Starting April 2025
North Miami will charge developers a mobility fee starting April 14, 2025, to fund pedestrian, bike, transit, and roadway projects outlined in the city's 2045 plan.
Saturday, June 13, 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 13, 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.
Saturday, June 13, 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.
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Search Florida's Sex Offender Registry Online
Clay County residents can search the FDLE website to locate registered sex offenders in their neighborhoods.
Saturday, June 13, 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.
Saturday, June 13, 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.
Saturday, June 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 2026