Community News
Monday, May 18, 2026 · Yulee
Afternoon Storms, Growth Strains Test Southwest Florida Infrastructure
Southwest Florida braces for daily thunderstorms and 100-degree heat this week as drainage systems strain under the weight of rapid growth.
Tampa Bay Times Shifts Resources to Florida-Focused Watchdog Reporting
The Tampa Bay Times is concentrating reporting on Florida government, business and neighborhoods as many regional outlets elsewhere have shrunk or closed.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Spectrum News 13 expands hyperlocal coverage across Central Florida
Spectrum News 13 tailors hyperlocal coverage across nine Central Florida counties, with weather updates every 10 minutes and traffic tracking focused on specific commute corridors.
Monday, May 18, 2026
NBC 6 Covers Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Broward
NBC 6 delivers local news and weather coverage to Miami-Dade, Broward and surrounding South Florida communities.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Nassau County Urges Residents to Prepare for Coastal Flooding
Nassau County Emergency Management warns residents to prepare for coastal flooding and avoid contaminated floodwaters.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Nassau County Uses Flood Study to Plan Infrastructure Upgrades
Nassau County is advancing flood resilience efforts through a $40,000 vulnerability assessment examining infrastructure needs across the region.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Nassau County Opens $125,000 Home Repair Loans for Yulee Residents
Nassau County offers Yulee homeowners up to $125,000 in 10-year deferred loans for home repairs through its SHIP program. Call 850-328-2255 for eligibility information.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Nassau County Opens SHIP Program for Down Payment Help
Nassau County residents can apply for down payment assistance and home rehabilitation help through the SHIP Program.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Nassau County Launches Conservation Programs to Protect Wetlands and Wildlife
Nassau County is protecting critical wetlands and wildlife habitat through two conservation programs that prioritize land acquisition and ecological connectivity.
Monday, May 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.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Nassau County Creates Committee to Study Data Center Development
Nassau County commissioners created a fact-finding committee to study data center development under a 12-month moratorium, seeking to balance infrastructure needs with environmental and community concerns.
Monday, May 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.
Monday, May 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.
Monday, May 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.
Monday, May 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.
Monday, May 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.
Monday, May 18, 2026