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Monday, June 15, 2026 · Jupiter
Highland Beach Fire Rescue deploys portable blood testing at emergency scenes
Highland Beach Fire Rescue paramedics can now perform blood tests at emergency scenes, receiving results within minutes instead of waiting for hospital laboratory analysis.
Jupiter Inlet District Updates Navigation Map as Shoal Shifts
The Jupiter Inlet District released updated navigation survey data showing the ebb shoal has shifted southeast, with interactive maps now available online for boaters.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Jupiter Police Earn Dual National Accreditation
The Jupiter Police Department maintains dual accreditation from state and national law enforcement organizations, most recently renewed in 2024 and 2025.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Jupiter Opens Year-Round Recognition Program for Community Contributors
Jupiter launched a year-round Hometown Heroes program to recognize residents and volunteers who make meaningful contributions to the community. Honorees are celebrated at Town Council meetings and featured online.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Jupiter Opens Nominations for Hometown Heroes Recognition Program
Jupiter residents can now nominate neighbors, volunteers, and local business owners for the town's new Hometown Heroes recognition program. Nominations are open year-round.
Monday, June 15, 2026
FDOT to Widen Florida's Turnpike From Jupiter to Fort Pierce
FDOT is studying a plan to widen Florida's Turnpike across 37 miles from Jupiter to Fort Pierce to handle traffic growth through 2045.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Tequesta Seeks Bids to Restore Corroded Columns at Public Services Building
Tequesta is accepting sealed bids for structural repairs to corroded steel columns at its Public Services Facility, with proposals due July 2, 2026.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Florida Legislature Leaves Property Tax Reform Unresolved; Tequesta Faces $6.1 Million Budget Gap
The Florida House passed a property tax reform measure that would have cost Tequesta $6.1 million annually, but the Senate blocked it. The two chambers remain far apart on tax policy.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Property Tax Reform Stalls in Legislature; Tequesta Faces Potential Budget Challenges
Property tax reform proposals stall in the Florida Legislature, raising concerns for municipalities dependent on property tax revenue.
Monday, June 15, 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.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Palm Beach County Announces Winners of 2026 Sticker Design Contest
Palm Beach County's Supervisor of Elections announced winners of its 2026 Sticker Design Contest, selecting artwork from over 450 student submissions for official voting stickers.
Monday, June 15, 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.
Monday, June 15, 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.
Monday, June 15, 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.
Monday, June 15, 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.
Monday, June 15, 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.
Monday, June 15, 2026