Community News
Monday, May 18, 2026 · Deerfield Beach
Afternoon Storms, Growth Strains Test Southwest Florida Infrastructure
Southwest Florida braces for daily thunderstorms and 100-degree heat this week as drainage systems strain under the weight of rapid growth.
Tampa Bay Times Shifts Resources to Florida-Focused Watchdog Reporting
The Tampa Bay Times is concentrating reporting on Florida government, business and neighborhoods as many regional outlets elsewhere have shrunk or closed.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Spectrum News 13 expands hyperlocal coverage across Central Florida
Spectrum News 13 tailors hyperlocal coverage across nine Central Florida counties, with weather updates every 10 minutes and traffic tracking focused on specific commute corridors.
Monday, May 18, 2026
NBC 6 Covers Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Broward
NBC 6 delivers local news and weather coverage to Miami-Dade, Broward and surrounding South Florida communities.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Palm Beach County Elections Office Opens Tours to Public
Palm Beach County's elections office is offering public tours of its voting equipment, security procedures, and vote-counting operations.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Spanish River Park Beach Wins Blue Flag Award for Second Year
Boca Raton's Spanish River Park earned the Blue Flag Beach Award for the second straight year, one of only three U.S. beaches with the international designation.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Judge Jackie Powell Earns Prestigious BCBA Award
Judge Jackie Powell received the 2026 Broward County Bar Association President’s Award for her commitment to the judiciary and community service.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Deerfield Beach Removes Sargassum While Protecting Sea Turtles
Deerfield Beach balances daily sargassum cleanup with state protections for nesting sea turtles, while preserving the seaweed's role in coastal health.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Deerfield Beach Code Compliance Focuses on Voluntary Resolution
Deerfield Beach's Code Compliance Division focuses on voluntary resolution for violations of Land Development, Fire, and Building Codes.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Deerfield Beach Runs Its Own Garbage and Recycling Services
Deerfield Beach handles garbage collection and recycling directly through city operations rather than contracting with a private vendor.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Boca Raton Prioritizes Sargassum Seaweed Management on Beaches
Boca Raton's Recreation Services Department continues to prioritize managing sargassum seaweed on local beaches due to high levels in South Florida.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Fort Lauderdale Courthouse Closes North and East Wings Over Water, AC Failures
The North and East Wings of Fort Lauderdale's courthouse closed May 30 due to water and AC failures. Regional courthouses in Hollywood, Plantation, and Deerfield Beach remain open.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Broward Tax Collector Brings License Services to Teachers
The Broward Tax Collector's Office brought driver license services directly to educators through a mobile event in Tamarac, completing dozens of transactions in as little as 10 minutes.
Monday, May 18, 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.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Tax Collector's Office Hires Displaced Spirit Airlines Workers
The Broward County Tax Collector's Office held a hiring event May 19 for former Spirit Airlines workers displaced by the airline's closure, with nearly 300 job seekers and 25 employers in attendance.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Boca Raton Golf & Racquet Club Completes Major Renovations
The Boca Raton Golf & Racquet Club has completed roof replacements, cart barn upgrades, and conceptual designs for a new racquet center combining tennis and pickleball courts.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Boca Raton Water Treatment Plant Wins State Award for Second Year
Boca Raton's water treatment plant earned a statewide award for operational excellence for the second year running.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Remaining Connected to the True Vine / Permanecer unidos a la Vid Verdadera
Deerfield Beach residents are invited to reflect on spiritual connection and growth, drawing inspiration from the Gospel of John and the imagery of the vine and branches.
Monday, May 18, 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.
Monday, May 18, 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.
Monday, May 18, 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.
Monday, May 18, 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.
Monday, May 18, 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.
Monday, May 18, 2026