Community News
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 · Marathon
Margate Medical Emergency: Emergency Crews Respond to Reported Cardiac Arrest
Emergency crews are actively on the scene of a reported cardiac arrest on SW 56th Avenue in Margate, prompting a rapid response as medical personnel work on the patient.
Fort Lauderdale Medical Emergency: Response Ongoing on NE 14th Ct
A medical emergency, initially reported as a cardiac arrest, is unfolding on NE 14th Ct in Fort Lauderdale, prompting a multi-unit emergency response.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Fort Lauderdale Medical Emergency: First Responders on S Birch Rd
Emergency crews are on the scene of an overdose call on South Birch Road in Fort Lauderdale, with a substantial response from Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue, according to dispatch records.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Cardiac Arrest Reported on 1304 Ne 14Th Ct, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue responded to a cardiac arrest on 1304 Ne 14Th Ct, Fort Lauderdale, FL, on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Monroe County names Neecie Scull to lead housing office
Monroe County names attorney Paunece Scull as director of a new Office of Housing and Real Estate to address workforce housing shortages in the Florida Keys.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Monroe County to Deploy 156 Concrete Reef Modules This Summer
Monroe County deploys 156 concrete reef modules this summer across three Gulf sites, expanding a program that has attracted over 90 marine species to its first completed location.
Wednesday, July 22, 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.
Wednesday, July 22, 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.
Wednesday, July 22, 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.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Monroe County Fire Rescue Trains for Aircraft Emergencies
Monroe County Fire Rescue holds specialized aircraft rescue training next week at Marathon International Airport.
Wednesday, July 22, 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.
Wednesday, July 22, 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.
Wednesday, July 22, 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.
Wednesday, July 22, 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.
Wednesday, July 22, 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.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026