Community News
Saturday, August 22, 2026 · Parrish
Largo Medical Emergency: Responding Units Confirmed at Two After Latest Dispatch Update
Largo medical emergency: Responding units confirmed at two after one additional unit was dispatched, according to emergency dispatch.
Gulfport Medical Emergency: Responders Converge on Coastal Scene
A significant emergency services response, involving two distinct units, converged on a Gulfport location late Monday night for a medical emergency.
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Fort Lauderdale Officer-Involved Shooting: What We Know So Far
An officer-involved shooting occurred at 3120 SW 14th St in Fort Lauderdale early this morning, with emergency unit R247 dispatched to the scene.
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Officer Involved Shooting on SW 14th St in Fort Lauderdale
Emergency responders were dispatched to an officer involved shooting at 2:30 AM on SW 14th St in Fort Lauderdale.
Saturday, August 22, 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.
Saturday, August 22, 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.
Saturday, August 22, 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.
Saturday, August 22, 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.
Saturday, August 22, 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.
Saturday, August 22, 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.
Saturday, August 22, 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.
Saturday, August 22, 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.
Saturday, August 22, 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.
Saturday, August 22, 2026