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Sunday, May 17, 2026 · Ocala
Broward shelter waives adoption fees to clear crowded kennels
Broward County Animal Care waived adoption fees at a Saturday event in Dania Beach, part of a push to reduce shelter crowding and place animals in homes.
Fort Lauderdale residents oppose luxury Rolex building, citing traffic and infrastructure concerns
Fort Lauderdale residents protested a proposed five-story Rolex building, warning it will worsen traffic and strain neighborhood infrastructure. The City Commission will make the final decision at an upcoming public meeting.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Cement truck strikes taxi on I-595 ramp; 7 hospitalized near Fort Lauderdale
A cement truck and taxi collided on an I-595 ramp near Fort Lauderdale on Friday, sending seven people—including a child—to local hospitals.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Crowds overwhelm Swatch stores in South Florida during Audemars Piguet collab release
A Swatch collaboration with luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet descended into chaos at South Florida malls Saturday, forcing store closures and police response to manage crowds.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Marion County Aircraft Incident: What We Know So Far
Emergency crews are responding to a reported plane crash at 33rd Avenue and NE 95th Street in Marion County, with initial details still emerging.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Crews Respond to Plane Crash on 33rd Ave & NE 95th St in Marion County
Emergency crews responded to a plane crash on 33rd Ave & NE 95th St in Marion County on Thursday morning.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Update: Marion County Plane Crash on Hwy 200 Continues to Unfold
Emergency crews are responding to a plane crash on SW Highway 200 in Marion County, with no new confirmed details available beyond initial dispatch.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Crews Respond to Plane Crash on Sw Hwy 200 in Marion County
Emergency responders were dispatched to a plane crash on Sw Hwy 200 in Marion County, FL, Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 11:30 PM.
Sunday, May 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 2026