Community News
Sunday, May 24, 2026 · Marathon
Tarpon Springs Gas Leak: What We Know So Far
A gas leak in Tarpon Springs prompted a multi-unit response late Friday, with no confirmed reports yet of injuries, evacuations or a cause.
Coral Gables Diagnostic Imaging Opens on Ponce de Leon
Coral Gables Diagnostic Imaging now provides five imaging services on Ponce de Leon. Schedule an appointment online or call 305-596-6645.
Sunday, May 24, 2026
San Antonio Tutor Builds Practice Around Individual Students
Angela Young, a former teacher, opened Yes You Can Tutoring to work one-on-one with students struggling in traditional classrooms.
Sunday, May 24, 2026
Stuart's Downtown and East Stuart Districts Advance to National Register
Two Stuart historic districts cleared Florida's review board and now head to the National Park Service for final listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
Sunday, May 24, 2026
A Marathon Angler's Guide to Keys Species, Bait and Gear
Marathon anglers target seven prime species across reefs, flats, and offshore waters. Here's the gear and bait for each.
Sunday, May 24, 2026
44 Women Pilots Stopped in Marathon During 1956 Air Race to Cuba
Forty-four women pilots stopped in Marathon on May 18, 1956, during an international air race from Canada to Cuba, marking a moment in local aviation history.
Sunday, May 24, 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 24, 2026
Monroe County Fire Rescue Trains for Aircraft Emergencies
Monroe County Fire Rescue holds specialized aircraft rescue training next week at Marathon International Airport.
Sunday, May 24, 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.
Sunday, May 24, 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.
Sunday, May 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 2026