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Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · Marco Island
Florida Redraws Congressional District Lines in Collier County
The Florida Legislature approved new congressional district boundaries for Collier County on April 29, affecting how local voters are mapped into districts.
Naples Federal Representatives Set for 2026
Naples residents now know their full slate of federal representatives, from President Trump and Vice President Vance down to their House delegations.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Collier County Voters Face Three Elections in 2026
Collier County voters will participate in a City Council election Feb. 3, a primary Aug. 18, and a general election Nov. 3 to select representatives at federal, state, and local levels.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Collier Clerk Urges Hurricane Prep as County Upgrades Courts, Discusses Budget
Collier County Clerk Crystal Kinzel reminds residents to prepare for hurricane season as the county upgrades courtrooms and prepares to discuss departmental budgets.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Al Duffy Retires After 30 Years with North Collier Fire Rescue
Al Duffy retired in June 2019 as a Battalion Chief from North Collier Fire Rescue after three decades of service.
Tuesday, June 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.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Al Duffy Retires After 30 Years With North Collier Fire Rescue
Battalion Chief Al Duffy retired from North Collier Fire Rescue in June after nearly four decades in fire service, including 30 years in Collier County.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Al Duffy Retires After 30 Years With Collier County Fire Rescue
Al Duffy retired as Battalion Chief of North Collier Fire Rescue in June 2019 after 30 years serving Collier County fire departments.
Tuesday, June 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.
Tuesday, June 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.
Tuesday, June 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.
Tuesday, June 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.
Tuesday, June 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.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026