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Saturday, July 18, 2026 · Tallahassee

Dania Beach Catches Scene: What We Know So Far About Early Morning Accident

Emergency crews are currently on scene following a major accident reported early this morning at Old Griffin Road and North Federal Highway in Dania Beach, with ongoing response and potential traffic impacts.

Saturday, July 18, 2026
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Crews Respond to Vehicle Fire at 1950 NE 7th Ave, Dania Beach

Crews were dispatched to a vehicle fire at 1950 NE 7th Ave, Dania Beach, FL, early Friday morning.

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Dania Beach Vehicle Blaze: What We Know So Far

A vehicle fire at 1950 NE 7th Ave in Dania Beach has prompted a multi-unit emergency response, with no new details yet confirmed regarding injuries or cause.

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Largo Medical Emergency: Initial Dispatch Confirmed at Two Units, Total Now Eleven Responding

New dispatch information confirms initial response to Largo medical emergency involved two units, not three, bringing total to eleven.

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Second Harvest of Big Bend CEO Monique Ellsworth Steps Down

Second Harvest of the Big Bend CEO Monique Ellsworth departs May 15 after leading the food bank through pandemic expansion and natural disasters. She moves to lead Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin.

Saturday, July 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.

Saturday, July 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.

Saturday, July 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.

Saturday, July 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.

Saturday, July 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.

Saturday, July 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.

Saturday, July 18, 2026