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Friday, June 12, 2026 · Indian River County
Pasco County Acquires 4G Ranch in Largest Land Purchase
Pasco County and Florida's Department of Agriculture acquired 4G Ranch, a 1,893-acre property north of Land O' Lakes, creating a wildlife corridor and marking the county's largest land purchase to date.
Vehicle Fire Confirmed with Three Units Dispatched on Southbound Exit 25 in Pinellas Park
Emergency dispatch confirmed three units, including fire, police, and FHP, responded to a vehicle fire on Southbound Exit 25 in Pinellas Park.
Friday, June 12, 2026
Pasco County Acquires 1,893-Acre 4G Ranch for Conservation
Pasco County and the state jointly purchased 4G Ranch, a 1,893-acre property north of Land O' Lakes, creating a wildlife corridor connecting three conservation areas.
Friday, June 12, 2026
Palm Beach County Elections Office Wins National Award for Security Dashboard
Palm Beach County's Elections Office won a national award for its Election Night Transmission Monitoring Dashboard, which tracks results from all 377 voting locations in real time.
Friday, June 12, 2026
Boil Water Notice Issued for Two Addresses on 20th Street
A precautionary boil water notice is in effect for two addresses on 20th Street in Indian River County following a water main repair.
Friday, June 12, 2026
Boil Water Notice Issued for St. Andrews Island Residents
The Indian River County Department of Utility Services issued a precautionary boil water notice Thursday for St. Andrews Island residents following a water main repair.
Friday, June 12, 2026
County to Hear Amendments to Solid Waste Ordinance
Indian River County commissioners will hear public comment on solid waste ordinance amendments Tuesday, June 16, at 9:05 a.m. in the County Commission Chambers.
Friday, June 12, 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.
Friday, June 12, 2026
Indian River County Approves New Food Truck Regulations
Indian River County Commissioners approved new food truck allowances and regulations on April 7, 2026, following a public hearing.
Friday, June 12, 2026
Indian River County Legislative Delegation Meets Virtually Jan. 8
The Indian River County Legislative Delegation meets virtually Jan. 8 at 3:30 p.m., chaired by State Senator Erin Grall.
Friday, June 12, 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.
Friday, June 12, 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.
Friday, June 12, 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.
Friday, June 12, 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.
Friday, June 12, 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.
Friday, June 12, 2026