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Thursday, August 20, 2026 · Clewiston
Update: Four Emergency Units Now Dispatched to Pinellas County Medical Emergency Overnight
Four emergency units are now officially dispatched to a medical emergency in Pinellas County, according to a recent update.
Largo Medical Emergency: Reduced Response & What It Implies
A medical emergency in Largo has seen its emergency response reduced to three units, suggesting the immediate critical phase may have passed, though details remain scarce.
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Dania Beach Brush Fire: Rapid Response Underway
A brush fire on N Federal Highway in Dania Beach is under active response with Quint 1 and Battalion Chief 17 on scene, though no injuries or structural damage have been reported yet.
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Crews Confirm Gas Leak, More Units Dispatched to 5705 17 Way S #B in Gulfport
Gulfport Fire Rescue confirmed a gas leak at 5705 17 Way S #B, dispatching two additional units to the scene.
Thursday, August 20, 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, August 20, 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, August 20, 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, August 20, 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, August 20, 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, August 20, 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, August 20, 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, August 20, 2026