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Mar 17, 2026

Florida Lawmakers Advance Trump Rename for Palm Beach Airport, E-Bike Safety Rules

Bills sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis would honor the former president at the Treasure Coast region's main hub and impose new statewide regulations on electric bicycles.

Florida's 2025 legislative session wrapped without a state budget but sent several transportation-related bills to Gov. Ron DeSantis, including measures that would rename Palm Beach International Airp...

Mar 19, 2026

Indian River County Lifts Burn Ban After Rainfall Eases Fire Risks

Officials allow residents to resume controlled outdoor burns for agriculture and debris under ongoing Florida Forest Service regulations.

Indian River County officials have lifted an outdoor burn ban, citing recent rainfall that improved fire-danger conditions across the county. Residents and property owners who rely on controlled outd...

Mar 20, 2026

DeSantis Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Slain Winter Haven Soldier

Treasure Coast government buildings join statewide tribute Saturday for Army Reserve Capt. Cody Khork, killed March 1 in Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday ordered Florida and U.S. flags at the state Capitol and all state and local government buildings to be flown at half-staff Saturday in honor of U.S. Army Reserve Capt. Cody...

Mar 22, 2026

Florida Senate Debates Treasure Coast Vaccine Exemptions, Spending Limits, Immigrant Detentions Friday

Bills including SB 1745 would expand K-12 school vaccine opt-outs, curb local government budgets, and mandate holds on undocumented truck drivers in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties.

The Florida Senate is scheduled to take up a broad special-order calendar Friday that includes bills expanding vaccine exemptions for K-12 schools, restricting local government spending, and requiring...

Mar 22, 2026

Fort Lauderdale Deploys Speed Cameras in School Zones, Eyeing Treasure Coast Model

City commissioners unanimously approved the citation-funded program targeting drivers 11 mph over limits, which could inspire Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties.

Fort Lauderdale's City Commission has unanimously approved a school zone speed camera program that issues citations to drivers traveling 11 or more miles per hour over the posted limit — a technology ...

Mar 22, 2026

Florida Lawmakers Debate Arming College Staff, Gang Laws, DEI Ban

Senate and House sessions in Tallahassee target Treasure Coast schools by expanding the guardian program to universities, tightening gang penalties and prohibiting diversity initiatives.

The Florida Legislature convenes Tuesday in Tallahassee with both chambers taking up a range of bills that would directly affect Treasure Coast schools, local governments, businesses, and public safet...

Mar 26, 2026

Democrat Gregory Flips Trump-Endorsed Seat in Mar-a-Lago District

Political newcomer Emily Gregory won the special election for the Palm Beach-area Florida House seat, a victory national Democrats hail as momentum for 2026 midterms.

A Democrat won a special election Tuesday for a Florida state House seat covering the Palm Beach district that includes President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, a result national Democrats say signals gro...

Mar 27, 2026

Nathan Leads Tomkow by 405 Votes in SD 14 Special Election, Recount Hinges on Margin Math

Democrat Brian Nathan's slim edge in the Treasure Coast-adjacent race may trigger a mandatory machine recount if Florida law deems it 0.5% or less amid a rounding debate.

Democrat Brian Nathan leads Republican Josie Tomkow by 405 votes in the Senate District 14 Special Election, but whether that margin is narrow enough to trigger a mandatory machine recount under Flori...