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Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · Floral City
Fort Lauderdale Officer-Involved Shooting: Emergency Response Escalates
A critical incident involving an officer firing their weapon took place early this morning in Fort Lauderdale at 141 SW 31st Ave, with emergency response escalating as more units are deployed.
Hollywood Brush Fire: What We Know So Far About Response on S Federal Hwy
A brush fire is currently being addressed by emergency crews on S Federal Highway in Hollywood, with one engine dispatched to the scene.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Fort Lauderdale Officer-Involved Shooting: Emergency Response Escalates
An officer-involved shooting occurred early this morning on SW 31st Ave in Fort Lauderdale, prompting an escalating emergency response and multi-agency presence.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Sunrise Officer-Involved Shooting: What We Know So Far
An officer-involved shooting has occurred in Sunrise near West Oakland Park Boulevard, prompting a significant emergency response, though details remain scarce.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Citrus County wins state awards for growth planning tool and economic development website
Citrus County won a state award for its Interactive Growth Model, which forecasts development patterns and infrastructure needs, and a marketing award for its economic development website launched in February.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Citrus County Gets $16.4M to Fix Failing Sewer System in Homosassa
Citrus County secured $16.4 million in state disaster recovery funds to repair aging sewer lines in Homosassa that overflow during storms and send raw sewage into neighborhoods and Halls River.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Citrus County Posts 2026 Road Work Schedule Online
Citrus County posted its 2026 road work plan online, allowing residents to search treatment schedules for specific county roads.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Citrus County Launches Text and Email Alert System
Citrus County residents can now receive alerts on everything from burn bans to transit closures by signing up at citruscounty.gov/notify.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Citrus County Opens Notification System for Service Updates
Citrus County residents can now sign up for email or text notifications about burn bans, water restrictions, landfill closures, and other county services at citruscounty.gov/notify.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Citrus County Breaks Ground on New Animal Services Facility
Citrus County hosts a groundbreaking ceremony June 15 for a new Animal Services facility in Lecanto, with construction expected to wrap up in fall 2027.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Citrus County Wins Awards for Growth Planning Tool and Economic Website
Citrus County received two regional awards for its Interactive Growth Model forecasting tool and its new economic development website, citrusadvantage.com.
Tuesday, July 21, 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.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Citrus County Voters Guide: How Judicial Elections and Merit Retention Work
The Florida Bar's "The Vote's in Your Court" guide explains how judicial elections and merit retention work in Florida. Printed copies in multiple languages are available through the Citrus County Supervisor of Elections.
Tuesday, July 21, 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.
Tuesday, July 21, 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.
Tuesday, July 21, 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.
Tuesday, July 21, 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.
Tuesday, July 21, 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.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026