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Sunday, May 10, 2026 · Immokalee
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.
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, May 10, 2026
Collier County Celebrates Picayune Strand Everglades Completion
A cornerstone Everglades restoration project spanning 55,000 acres in Collier County has reached full completion, restoring natural water flows and revitalizing wetlands. The Picayune Strand Restoration Project marks another victory in Florida's massive Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan. Officials hailed the milestone as a model of federal-state collaboration.
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Florida Bills Slash No-Fault Auto, Shield Homeowners from Roof Hikes
Florida's 2026 insurance reforms repeal the state's no-fault auto system and protect homeowners from coverage denials over old roofs, aiming to curb skyrocketing premiums amid hurricane risks. Effective July 1, new laws mandate fault-based liability for crashes and require human review of AI claim denials. Drivers and residents from Miami to Tampa face a transformed market promising rate relief.
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Collier Clerk Urges Hurricane Prep as County Upgrades Courts, Discusses Budget
Collier County Clerk Crystal Kinzel reminds residents to prepare for hurricane season as the county upgrades courtrooms and prepares to discuss departmental budgets.
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Immokalee to Hold Primary and General Elections in 2026
Immokalee voters will choose federal, state and local representatives in primary and general elections in 2026.
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Immokalee voters can register through Oct. 5 for 2026 general election
Immokalee residents have until October 5 to register for the November 3 general election. Early voting runs October 22-31, and mail ballot requests close October 22 at 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Al Duffy Retires After 30 Years with North Collier Fire Rescue
Al Duffy retired in June 2019 as a Battalion Chief from North Collier Fire Rescue after three decades of service.
Sunday, May 10, 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, May 10, 2026
Al Duffy Retires After 30 Years With North Collier Fire Rescue
Battalion Chief Al Duffy retired from North Collier Fire Rescue in June after nearly four decades in fire service, including 30 years in Collier County.
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Al Duffy Retires After 30 Years With Collier County Fire Rescue
Al Duffy retired as Battalion Chief of North Collier Fire Rescue in June 2019 after 30 years serving Collier County fire departments.
Sunday, May 10, 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, May 10, 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, May 10, 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, May 10, 2026