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Monday, August 31, 2026

Jackson County Tourism Director Joins VISIT FLORIDA
Kelsi Jackson, executive director of the Jackson County Tourist Development Council, will serve on VISIT FLORIDA's Industry Services Committee, bringing rural tourism perspective to statewide policy discussions.
Today's Sections
Community News
Read Section →St. Petersburg Medical Emergency: Escalated Response Underway
A significant medical emergency has prompted an escalated response in St. Petersburg, with multiple units now on the scene.
Aug 31
Fort Lauderdale Medical Emergency: What We Know So Far
Aug 31
Cardiac Arrest Reported on 951 Nw 8Th Ave, Pompano Beach
Aug 31
Cardiac Arrest Reported on 3110 SW 33rd Ave in West Park
Aug 31
Bradford County Elections Office New Website
Aug 31
Crime & Public Safety
Read Section →Palm Harbor Structure Fire: Emergency Crews On Scene Early This Morning
Emergency crews are actively on the scene of a structure fire reported early this morning on US Highway 19 N in Palm Harbor, with multiple units responding to the incident.
Aug 31
Juniper Road Blaze: What We Know So Far
Aug 31
Weston Blaze: Rapid Response Underway on Racquet Club Rd
Aug 31
Gulfport Structure fire: Live Updates
Aug 31
Temple Terrace CEO Indicted for $7M Investor Fraud
Aug 31
Community Sports
Read Section →Local Business
Read Section →PortMiami's $345M Expansion Supercharges Florida Trade Hub
PortMiami is transforming into a global powerhouse with multimillion-dollar cruise and cargo upgrades set to double traffic by 2035. From Royal Caribbean's new mega-terminal to cutting-edge AI cargo tech, the port promises jobs and economic boom for South Florida. Officials hail it as a game-changer for Florida's trade dominance.
Aug 31
Orlando Home Prices Dip Amid Surge in Inventory, Defying Earlier Surge Hype
Aug 31
Florida Spring Break Draws Record Crowds, Fuels Tourism Boom
Aug 31
UF Startups Deploy AI Drones to Battle Florida Citrus Greening
Aug 31
Orlando Office Vacancies Hit 8% Low as Tech Surge Fuels Demand
Aug 31
Health & Wellness
Read Section →Miami-Dade Dengue Cases Spike as Florida Braces for Mosquito Season
Florida has reported 60 locally acquired dengue cases year-to-date, with Miami-Dade County accounting for 23 of those infections. Public health officials warn that warming temperatures and increased travel are expanding the range of disease-carrying mosquitoes into central and northern Florida, signaling a troubling shift in the state's disease landscape.
Aug 31
Florida Dengue Cases Hit 60 Locally Amid 2026 Surge
Aug 31
State News
Read Section →Pinellas Park Building Collapse: Emergency Crews Mobilize
Emergency crews are on scene at a reported building collapse at 4528 70th Street North in Pinellas Park, with no immediate details released regarding the cause or potential injuries.
Aug 31
Crews Respond to Building Collapse at 4528 70 St N in Pinellas Park
Aug 31
Update: Third Unit Dispatched to Saint Petersburg Medical Emergency
Aug 31
Tarpon Springs Blaze: What We Know So Far on Ring Village Fire
Aug 31
National
Read Section →Autonomous Ride-Hailing Services Emerge in Select Urban Areas
Fully autonomous ride-hailing vehicles are now operating in some cities, allowing customers to summon cars without human drivers. This development follows years of technological advancement and testing. The services are currently available in a limited number of urban environments.
Aug 31
U.S. Water Facilities Report Cyberattacks Amid Broader Vulnerability Concerns
Aug 31
Trump's Change of Aircraft Precedes Iran Sanctions
Aug 31
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