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Thursday, July 30, 2026 · Clewiston
Pinellas Park Medical Alarm: Response Underway Near US-19
A medical emergency is currently unfolding in Pinellas Park, with emergency services on the scene, though no new details on the incident's nature or condition of individuals have been released.
Crews Respond to Vehicle Fire on 8191 66 St N in Pinellas Park
Crews responded to a vehicle fire at 8191 66 St N in Pinellas Park on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 2:29 AM.
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Vehicle Fire Reported on 30 Av S/9 St S in Saint Petersburg
Emergency responders were dispatched to a vehicle fire at 30 Av S/9 St S in Saint Petersburg on Thursday at 2:35 AM.
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Crews Respond to Vehicle Fire on Sheridan St in Hollywood
Crews responded to a vehicle fire on Sheridan St in Hollywood on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 1:03 AM.
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Hendry County Gives Bus to Sterling Group Foods for Senior Transport
Hendry County donated a bus to Sterling Group Foods to transport seniors to meal and wellness sites in LaBelle, Clewiston, and Moore Haven.
Thursday, July 30, 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.
Thursday, July 30, 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.
Thursday, July 30, 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.
Thursday, July 30, 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.
Thursday, July 30, 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.
Thursday, July 30, 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.
Thursday, July 30, 2026