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Sunday, July 19, 2026 · Highlands County
Officer Involved Shooting on 819 N Ocean Dr #4, Hollywood, Fl 33019, Usa in Hollywood
Emergency responders were dispatched to an officer involved shooting at 819 N Ocean Dr #4, Hollywood, Fl 33019, Usa in Hollywood, FL on Friday, July 17, 2026, at 2:46 AM.
Pinellas Park Overdose: Developing Situation on Howard Frankland Bridge
Emergency crews are actively responding to a reported overdose on the Howard Frankland Bridge in Pinellas Park, with details remaining limited as of 15 to 20 minutes post-dispatch.
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Overdose Reported on Howard Frankland Bridge in Pinellas Park
An overdose was reported on the Howard Frankland Bridge in Pinellas Park Friday night.
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Seminole Vehicle Fire: Emergency Response Underway on Bay Pines Blvd
An emergency response is underway in Seminole following a reported vehicle fire near 9991 Bay Pines Boulevard.
Sunday, July 19, 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.
Sunday, July 19, 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.
Sunday, July 19, 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.
Sunday, July 19, 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.
Sunday, July 19, 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.
Sunday, July 19, 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.
Sunday, July 19, 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.
Sunday, July 19, 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.
Sunday, July 19, 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.
Sunday, July 19, 2026