Community News
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · Parrish
Fort Lauderdale Blaze: Brush Fire Response Escalates Near 3rd Ave
A brush fire reported early this morning in Fort Lauderdale at 721 NW 3rd Ave has prompted an expanded emergency response, as officials work to contain the incident.
Officer Involved Shooting on 1401 Sw 15Th St, Pompano Beach, Fl 33069, Usa in Pompano Beach
Emergency responders were dispatched to an officer involved shooting on 1401 Sw 15Th St, Pompano Beach, Fl 33069, Usa in Pompano Beach.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Hollywood Vehicle Blaze: What We Know So Far
Miramar Fire Rescue Department units are on the scene of a vehicle fire at Pembroke Road and South Park Road in Hollywood, with no further details immediately available.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Crews Respond to Brush Fire on N Federal Hwy, Dania Beach
Crews responded to a brush fire at 345 N Federal Hwy, Dania Beach, FL, early Monday morning.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
MCSO forensic team identifies armed robbery suspect
Two MCSO forensic professionals earned employee-of-the-month honors for their work recovering and analyzing fingerprints that identified a suspect in an April armed robbery.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
MCSO forensic team members named July employees of the month
Two MCSO forensic employees earned recognition for their work solving an armed robbery and shooting case at a county video arcade through fingerprint analysis and evidence collection.
Tuesday, August 18, 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, August 18, 2026
Manatee County Churches Shift Mass Times for Holy Week
Manatee County churches announce Holy Week Mass times, including a Thursday evening service and Friday Communion service.
Tuesday, August 18, 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, August 18, 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, August 18, 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, August 18, 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, August 18, 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, August 18, 2026