Community News
Sunday, June 21, 2026 · Miramar Beach
Winter Haven Man Arrested Driving 100 mph With Revoked License, 13 Suspensions
A Winter Haven man with 13 license suspensions was arrested after driving 100 mph in a 60 mph zone with a revoked license. Joseph Olivera, 49, faces felony DUI and habitual traffic offender charges.
Winter Haven Man Charged With Felony DUI After Clocked Driving 100 mph on Revoked License
A Winter Haven man faces felony DUI charges after deputies clocked him driving 100 mph on a revoked license, his 13th active suspension.
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Largo Commercial Area Medical Emergency: What We Know So Far
Largo Fire Rescue responded to a medical emergency at a commercial site with no injuries reported, and dispatch records show three prior medical calls at the same address today.
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Largo Medical Emergency: What We Know So Far
Largo Fire Rescue responded to a medical emergency in a commercial area Wednesday evening, and officials have not yet released details on the patient or the cause.
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Missing DeFuniak Springs Man Identified 10 Years After Disappearance
Skeletal remains discovered on Eglin Air Force Base property have been identified as John Thomas Watson, a DeFuniak Springs man missing since August 2015. DNA analysis confirmed the identification after a decade of uncertainty.
Sunday, June 21, 2026
District 4 Residents Air Concerns Over E-Bikes, Drainage, Pickleball Courts
Walton County Commissioner Donna Johns drew a standing-room-only crowd Thursday to discuss e-bikes on sidewalks, drainage problems, and pickleball court placement in District 4.
Sunday, June 21, 2026
E-bike Safety, Drainage Top Concerns at District 4 Meeting
County Commissioner Donna Johns hosted a packed townhall meeting Thursday to address District 4 concerns ranging from e-bike safety to park upgrades.
Sunday, June 21, 2026
MISSING DEFUNIAK SPRINGS MAN IDENTIFIED 10 YEARS AFTER DISAPPEARANCE
Authorities identified skeletal remains found on Eglin Air Force Base property as John Thomas Watson, missing since August 2015. DNA analysis confirmed the identification after a decade-long investigation.
Sunday, June 21, 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, June 21, 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, June 21, 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, June 21, 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, June 21, 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, June 21, 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, June 21, 2026