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Tuesday, July 28, 2026 · New Smyrna Beach
Officer Involved Shooting on 301 Ne 6Th St in Hallandale Beach
Emergency responders dispatched to an officer involved shooting on 301 Ne 6Th St in Hallandale Beach.
Dania Beach Brush Fire: Firefighters Respond to Old Griffin Road Blaze
A brush fire is currently active on Old Griffin Road in Dania Beach, with emergency crews on scene responding to the incident.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Hollywood North Ocean Drive: Brush Fire Latest Updates
A brush fire was reported on North Ocean Drive in Hollywood early this morning, with emergency crews currently on scene.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Pompano Beach Vehicle Fire: Emergency Crews on Scene at Oaks Lane
Pompano Beach emergency crews are actively on scene responding to a vehicle fire reported early this morning on Oaks Lane.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
New Smyrna Beach leads Volusia County sea turtle nesting surge
New Smyrna Beach has recorded 377 sea turtle nests this season, nearly half of Volusia County's record-breaking pace of 770 nests through mid-June.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
New Smyrna Beach to Negotiate Trash Contract with FCC Environmental on June 22
New Smyrna Beach will negotiate a 10-year trash collection contract with FCC Environmental Services on June 22, shifting curbside recycling to voluntary drop-off locations starting October 1.
Tuesday, July 28, 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, July 28, 2026
Two Arrested in New Smyrna Beach for DUI, Public Intoxication
New Smyrna Beach police arrested two people Saturday—one for driving under the influence and another for public intoxication.
Tuesday, July 28, 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, July 28, 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, July 28, 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, July 28, 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, July 28, 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, July 28, 2026