Community News
08/12/2026 · Columbia County
Cardiac Arrest Reported on 871 NE 52nd Ct, Pompano Beach
Cardiac arrest reported at 871 NE 52nd Ct, Pompano Beach; 3 units dispatched at 10:59 PM Monday.
Pompano Beach Officer-Involved Shooting: What We Know So Far
A law enforcement incident involving an officer-involved shooting unfolded late Thursday night on South Ocean Boulevard in Pompano Beach, with no further details immediately available after the initial dispatch.
08/12/2026
Gulfport Gas Leak: Emergency Crews Respond to South 56th Street
Emergency services are currently responding to a reported gas leak at 1432 56th Street South in Gulfport, with details still developing.
08/12/2026
Pompano Beach Vehicle Blaze: Early Details Emerge
Emergency crews are responding to a vehicle fire on SE 1st Street in Pompano Beach, with initial details focusing on the ongoing fire suppression efforts.
08/12/2026
Columbia County Sheriff urges residents to use non-emergency line for routine calls
The Columbia County Sheriff's Office asks residents to call (386) 719-2005 for non-emergency matters, reserving 911 for immediate threats to life or property.
08/12/2026
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.
08/12/2026
Agriculture Department Hiring Environmental Specialist in Lake City
The Florida Department of Agriculture seeks an Environmental Specialist II in Lake City to inspect agricultural operations and investigate environmental violations. The position closes June 3.
08/12/2026
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.
08/12/2026
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.
08/12/2026
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.
08/12/2026
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.
08/12/2026
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.
08/12/2026