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08/23/2026 · Crestview
Pompano Beach Medical Emergency: What We Know So Far
A medical emergency, initially reported as a cardiac arrest, has prompted an early morning emergency response on NE 40th Street in Pompano Beach.
Crews Respond to Brush Fire on Fl-7 & Park Dr in Margate
Emergency responders were dispatched to a brush fire at Fl-7 & Park Dr in Margate early Friday morning.
08/23/2026
Hollywood Brush Fire: What We Know So Far on Rodman Street Incident
A brush fire has ignited on Rodman Street in Hollywood, and emergency crews are actively responding to the incident.
08/23/2026
Hollywood Fire Rescue Responds to Brush Fire on Rodman St in Hollywood
Hollywood Fire Rescue dispatched to a brush fire at 2407 Rodman St, Hollywood, FL on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
08/23/2026
Tomlins Named Okaloosa County Outstanding Farm Family
Cory and Jennifer Tomlin won the Okaloosa County Farm Bureau's 2025 Outstanding Farm Family award for their three-generation beekeeping business.
08/23/2026
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.
08/23/2026
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.
08/23/2026
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.
08/23/2026
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.
08/23/2026
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.
08/23/2026
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.
08/23/2026