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Wednesday, May 27, 2026 · Highlands County
Clearwater Beach Medical Emergency: What We Know So Far
Clearwater Beach police and rescue crews responded to a medical emergency with an expanded unit count, but officials have not yet released details on the patient or cause.
Clearwater Beach Medical Emergency Draws Even Larger Response, Totaling Seven Units
Clearwater Beach medical emergency response has increased to seven units, according to updated dispatch information.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Gas Leak Draws Major Emergency Response to Clearwater Beach Condo
Clearwater Fire & Rescue Department responded to a gas leak at 648 Poinsettia Av-Cl #124 in Clearwater Beach on Friday, May 22, 2026, at 9:21 PM.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Clearwater Beach Gas Leak: What We Know So Far
A major Clearwater Beach gas leak response remains active, with no public confirmation yet on injuries, cause or evacuations.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
U.S. Sugar Employees Donate $5,000 to Clewiston Golf Course Junior Program
U.S. Sugar employees raised $5,000 at a golf tournament to fund the Clewiston Golf Course Junior Program.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
WordPress.com Launches Easy Site Editor for Simpler Website Building
WordPress.com's new Easy Site Editor lets users build websites by describing changes in plain language, with live previews updating in real time.
Wednesday, May 27, 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.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Sebring explores impact fees to fund growth
Sebring commissioners weighed impact fees and funding alternatives at a May 12 workshop as they prepare decisions on how to pay for future growth.
Wednesday, May 27, 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.
Wednesday, May 27, 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.
Wednesday, May 27, 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.
Wednesday, May 27, 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.
Wednesday, May 27, 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.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026