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Thursday, August 6, 2026 · Lehigh Acres
Update: Additional Fire Unit Dispatched to Hollywood Blvd Vehicle Blaze
An additional fire unit has been dispatched to the vehicle fire on Hollywood Blvd, bringing the total to three responding units.
Officer Involved Shooting on 5830 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL
Emergency responders were dispatched to an officer-involved shooting on 5830 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL, at 1:29 AM.
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Hollywood Officer-Involved Shooting: What We Know So Far
An officer-involved shooting occurred early Wednesday morning on Hollywood Boulevard, prompting a significant police response.
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Fort Lauderdale Medical Emergency: First Responders on Scene
Fort Lauderdale emergency services are currently responding to a medical emergency at 700 NE 18th Avenue, with units E13 and BC13 dispatched to the scene.
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Lee County's New Elections Supervisor Outlines 2026 Primary Deadlines
Lee County residents must register to vote by July 20 for the 2026 primary. Vote-by-mail ballot requests are due August 6.
Thursday, August 6, 2026
State Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka Brings Law Degree, Deep Roots to District 78
State Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka, a Fort Myers native and lawyer, has chaired two House subcommittees since her 2020 election to District 78.
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Lee County Tax Collector Launches Autopay for Vehicle Registration Renewals
The Lee County Tax Collector introduced autopay for vehicle registration renewals, allowing residents to skip annual trips by enrolling in automatic payments online.
Thursday, August 6, 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.
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Diocese of Venice Opens Extended Confession Hours Before Easter
The Diocese of Venice opens extended confession hours Friday and Saturday before Easter, giving Lee County Catholics the chance to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Groundbreaking Held for Affordable Housing in Immokalee
A groundbreaking ceremony was held in Immokalee for Casa San Juan Diego, an 80-unit affordable housing development by the Diocese of Venice and National Development of America, Inc.
Thursday, August 6, 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.
Thursday, August 6, 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.
Thursday, August 6, 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.
Thursday, August 6, 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.
Thursday, August 6, 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.
Thursday, August 6, 2026