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Martin County Cafe Creates Record-Setting Cuban Sandwich

Old Havana Cafe in Martin County assembled what organizers described as the world's longest recorded Cuban sandwich, attracting food enthusiasts to Florida's Treasure Coast.

Space Coast Launches Fall Tourism Campaign Focused on Beaches, Nature and Space Attractions

Visit Florida and regional tourism organizations are promoting Central Florida's coastal destinations, reserves and aerospace attractions as they seek to sustain visitor demand beyond the summer season.

Florida Schedules Overnight Interstate Closures for Road and Traffic-System Upgrades

The Florida Department of Transportation announced overnight work at key interchanges in Central and South Florida to improve pavement and install additional automated traffic-monitoring equipment.

Florida Updates Eco-Tourism Guidelines for Coastal Habitats

State tourism and conservation authorities issued updated guidance for tour operators and visitors aimed at reducing damage to sea turtle nesting areas, coral reefs and other sensitive marine environments.

South Florida Water Levels Remain Balanced as Wet Season Peaks

The South Florida Water Management District said reservoirs and drainage basins, including areas connected to the Everglades, remain at levels sufficient to support water supply and flood-control needs heading into autumn.

Southwest Florida Housing Inventory Moves Toward More Balanced Market

Analysts say housing markets from Naples to Fort Myers are seeing more normalized inventory and more balanced negotiations between buyers and sellers after several years of sharp post-pandemic price swings.

Miami International Airport Adjusts Cargo Schedules After Amazon Ends Airline Partnership

Airport authorities managed temporary freight delays and rerouting after Amazon suspended commercial ties with a cargo airline partner, affecting selected operations at Miami International Airport.

South Florida Ports Report Continued Growth in Container Volumes

PortMiami and Port Everglades recorded steady cargo growth as shipping networks adjust to changes in international carrier routes and regional trade patterns.

Tampa Bay Advances Regional Light Rail and Bus Rapid Transit Studies

Transportation agencies in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties are accelerating feasibility work on expanded transit connections intended to reduce congestion across major metropolitan corridors.

South Florida Hospitals Expand Telemedicine for Underserved Communities

Healthcare systems in Miami-Dade and Broward counties are increasing remote diagnostics and virtual-care services to improve specialist access for elderly and rural patients.

Florida Highway Agency Says Isolated Data Breach Has Been Contained

State officials said compromised credentials belonging to a Plant City Police Department user were improperly stored on a personal device, enabling a brief breach that authorities say no longer poses an ongoing risk.

Tampa Manufacturer Announces $58 Million Expansion and 50 Specialized Jobs

Tampa Brass & Aluminum plans to invest $58 million in its Town 'N' Country headquarters, adding 50 manufacturing jobs and expanding production tied to missile and submarine component contracts.

SpaceX Completes 700th Falcon Launch From Cape Canaveral

SpaceX marked its 700th Falcon 9 launch with the deployment of the final batch of O3b mPOWER communications satellites from Florida's Space Coast.

Florida State Universities Expand AI and Quantum Research Partnerships

Public research universities across Florida have reached new agreements with technology companies covering secure machine learning, data analytics and regional quantum-computing laboratories.

Kansas Man Arrested Over Death Threats Against Ben Shapiro

Federal and local authorities arrested 29-year-old Korby Strube of Kansas following an investigation into antisemitic online death threats and countdown messages directed at Boca Raton political commentator Ben Shapiro.

Florida Authorities Investigate Hoax Bomb Threats Against Schools and Hospital

Police and federal partners are investigating threatening calls and emails targeting schools, Indian River State College and HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital on the Treasure Coast, with authorities determining that the threats were unfounded.

Construction Rig Collapses on Brickell Avenue, Striking Vehicles and Disrupting Miami Traffic

Emergency crews responded after a construction rig toppled onto a downtown Miami street, hitting several vehicles, causing fires and temporarily closing key traffic lanes.

Florida Property Insurance Market Faces Renewed Scrutiny During Peak Hurricane Season

State regulators, lawmakers and insurers are reviewing affordability, risk models and capital requirements as Florida's property insurance market confronts the most active part of the Atlantic hurricane season.

Alex Saab Set to Plead Guilty to Money-Laundering Charges in Miami

Court filings indicate Venezuelan businessman Alex Saab is preparing to enter a guilty plea in federal court after previously returning to Venezuela under a presidential pardon and later coming back to the United States.

Miami Prosecutors Charge Additional Suspect in Jovenel Moïse Assassination Case

Federal prosecutors in South Florida filed charges against another person allegedly connected to the conspiracy behind the assassination of former Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.

Florida's 2026 Gubernatorial and Midterm Races Take Shape as Candidates File

Candidates are entering contests for open statewide, congressional and cabinet positions ahead of the November 2026 elections, with Governor Ron DeSantis set to leave office because of term limits.

Martin County Bakery Builds 400-Foot Cuban Sandwich for Charity

A Martin County restaurant assembled a 400-foot Cuban sandwich and raised $30,000 for a regional charitable organisation.

Jeff Bezos Reports for Jury Duty at Miami-Dade Courthouse

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos appeared at a Miami-Dade courthouse to fulfil jury-duty requirements alongside other local residents.

Palm Beach Sheriff Offers $5,000 Reward in Cat Shooting Investigation

Authorities and animal-welfare advocates are seeking public help to identify a suspect linked to a series of cat shootings near a West Palm Beach flea market.

Florida Tourism Groups Sign International Partnerships Ahead of Autumn Season

Tourism organisations across Central and South Florida reached new international agreements aimed at supporting overseas visitor growth and hotel occupancy during the autumn travel period.

Cape Canaveral Prepares for SpaceX Falcon 9 Communications Satellite Launch

Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled to host a Falcon 9 mission carrying high-throughput communications satellites into medium Earth orbit.

Florida Governor’s Race Draws Fact-Checking Scrutiny Over Tax Claims

PolitiFact examined campaign advertising in the gubernatorial contest, distinguishing between claims involving federal taxation and Florida’s own tax structure.

Moms for Liberty Influence Wanes in Florida School Board Elections

Recent political analyses indicate that candidates backed by Moms for Liberty are having less electoral success across several Florida school board races.

Florida Universities Review Rules for Paid College Athletics

State university leaders are considering changes to athlete compensation policies as collegiate sports regulations continue to evolve.

Florida Nursing Board Recommends Sanctions Against Social Media Nurse

An administrative law judge recommended a reprimand, fine and continuing education requirements for a registered nurse following a regulatory review of social media conduct.

Treasure Coast Bomb Threats Deemed Non-Credible After Investigations

Police and campus authorities said threats targeting several schools and medical facilities across the Treasure Coast were thoroughly investigated and found not to be credible.

Florida Gasoline Prices Edge Higher to About $4.14 a Gallon

Average regular unleaded fuel prices across Florida are hovering near $4.14 per gallon after a modest weekly increase in statewide markets.

National Hurricane Center Tracks Atlantic Disturbance as Saharan Dust Covers Florida

Forecasters are monitoring a weak Atlantic tropical disturbance while Saharan dust continues to produce hazy conditions across South Florida and the Caribbean.

Brickell Construction Rig Collapse Injures Four in Downtown Miami

Emergency crews treated four people after a construction rig collapsed on a busy downtown Miami street, temporarily forcing local road closures.

Florida Homeowners Warned About Flood Coverage as Hurricane Season Peaks

Insurance specialists and emergency managers are reminding residents that standard homeowner policies generally exclude flood damage during the most active period of Atlantic hurricane season.

South Florida Insurer Kin Cuts Homeowner Rates by More Than 20%

Kin Insurance reduced rates by more than 20% for policyholders in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, citing improved stability in the region’s litigation environment.

Miami-Dade Suspends Flock License-Plate Camera Network

Miami-Dade authorities temporarily shut down the county’s automated license-plate reader network while privacy and legal reviews of the Flock camera programme continue.

Florida Supreme Court Reviews Municipal Voting and Public Records Challenges

State justices are considering cases involving local voting rules and government transparency that could affect municipal elections in several Florida counties.

Florida Advances Property Insurance Litigation and Consumer Protection Reforms

State lawmakers and regulators are moving forward with changes intended to stabilise Florida’s property insurance market, reduce policyholder costs and curb litigation.

DeSantis Signs Florida’s 17th Death Warrant of 2026

Governor Ron DeSantis authorised another execution warrant, bringing the number signed in Florida this year to 17 while legal appeals continue.

Census Proposal to Exclude Undocumented Immigrants Raises Florida Representation Concerns

A federal proposal to exclude undocumented immigrants from the decennial census has prompted debate in Florida over potential effects on congressional redistricting and federal funding.

Florida Attorney General Sues Netflix and Opens Inquiry Into AI Tools

Attorney General James Uthmeier filed an antitrust lawsuit against Netflix and launched a wider investigation into technology companies whose artificial intelligence systems are alleged to facilitate illegal activity.

Florida Senators Call for Overhaul of Department of Children and Families

State lawmakers are demanding broad structural changes at the Department of Children and Families following investigations into agency operations and oversight failures.

Florida Public Universities Enforce Ban on Undocumented Student Enrollment

The State University System is implementing directives barring people without lawful immigration status from enrolling in undergraduate and graduate programmes at Florida public universities.