Community News
09/09/2026 · Freeport
Fort Lauderdale Medical Emergency on I-95: What We Know So Far
A medical emergency, initially reported as a cardiac arrest, is currently unfolding on northbound I-95 near the Broward Boulevard exit in Fort Lauderdale, with a significant emergency response underway.
Crews Respond to Cardiac Arrest on I95 Nb Broward Blvd No in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue responded to a cardiac arrest on I95 Nb Broward Blvd No at 10:42 PM on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
09/09/2026
Crews Respond to Vehicle Fire on 14 Av S-Sp/13 St S in Saint Petersburg
Crews responded to a vehicle fire on 14 Av S-Sp/13 St S in Saint Petersburg at 1:39 AM on Monday, September 7, 2026.
09/09/2026
Saint Petersburg Medical Emergency: Total of Two Units Now Responding After Initial Reports of Three
A new dispatch update confirms two emergency units are now responding to a medical emergency in Saint Petersburg, revising earlier reports of three.
09/09/2026
Freeport Enforces Auto Repair Facility Regulations
Freeport is enforcing regulations for auto repair facilities, covering zoning, noise, storage, and refuse disposal. New facilities or expansions require site plan approval from the Planning and Development Services Department.
09/09/2026
Freeport Residents Can Protect Waterways Through Stormwater Actions
Freeport residents can help protect local waterways by taking simple stormwater management actions, from proper waste disposal to vehicle maintenance. Walton County Planning and Development Service encourages participation.
09/09/2026
Two Walton County Fire Rescue Chiefs Complete Florida Leadership Program
Battalion Chiefs Christopher Brown and Travis Cook of Walton County Fire Rescue completed an elite two-year leadership program sponsored by the Florida Fire Chiefs' Association.
09/09/2026
Missing DeFuniak Springs Man Identified 10 Years After Disappearance
Skeletal remains discovered on Eglin Air Force Base property have been identified as John Thomas Watson, a DeFuniak Springs man missing since August 2015. DNA analysis confirmed the identification after a decade of uncertainty.
09/09/2026
District 4 Residents Air Concerns Over E-Bikes, Drainage, Pickleball Courts
Walton County Commissioner Donna Johns drew a standing-room-only crowd Thursday to discuss e-bikes on sidewalks, drainage problems, and pickleball court placement in District 4.
09/09/2026
E-bike Safety, Drainage Top Concerns at District 4 Meeting
County Commissioner Donna Johns hosted a packed townhall meeting Thursday to address District 4 concerns ranging from e-bike safety to park upgrades.
09/09/2026
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.
09/09/2026
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.
09/09/2026
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.
09/09/2026
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.
09/09/2026
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.
09/09/2026
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.
09/09/2026