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Thursday, April 9, 2026 · Lighthouse Point
Deerfield Beach Removes Sargassum While Protecting Sea Turtles
Deerfield Beach balances daily sargassum cleanup with state protections for nesting sea turtles, while preserving the seaweed's role in coastal health.
Deerfield Beach Code Compliance Focuses on Voluntary Resolution
Deerfield Beach's Code Compliance Division focuses on voluntary resolution for violations of Land Development, Fire, and Building Codes.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Deerfield Beach Runs Its Own Garbage and Recycling Services
Deerfield Beach handles garbage collection and recycling directly through city operations rather than contracting with a private vendor.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Fort Lauderdale Courthouse Closes North and East Wings Over Water, AC Failures
The North and East Wings of Fort Lauderdale's courthouse closed May 30 due to water and AC failures. Regional courthouses in Hollywood, Plantation, and Deerfield Beach remain open.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Broward Tax Collector Brings License Services to Teachers
The Broward Tax Collector's Office brought driver license services directly to educators through a mobile event in Tamarac, completing dozens of transactions in as little as 10 minutes.
Thursday, April 9, 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, April 9, 2026
Tax Collector's Office Hires Displaced Spirit Airlines Workers
The Broward County Tax Collector's Office held a hiring event May 19 for former Spirit Airlines workers displaced by the airline's closure, with nearly 300 job seekers and 25 employers in attendance.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Remaining Connected to the True Vine / Permanecer unidos a la Vid Verdadera
Deerfield Beach residents are invited to reflect on spiritual connection and growth, drawing inspiration from the Gospel of John and the imagery of the vine and branches.
Thursday, April 9, 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, April 9, 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, April 9, 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, April 9, 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, April 9, 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, April 9, 2026