Homestead fuel check: regular gas near $3.80, diesel near $5.45
Current Homestead 7-Eleven listings show regular gas near $3.80 and diesel from $5.399 to $5.479, while AAA puts Florida averages at $3.921 and $5.415.
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Fort Lauderdale Gas Eases From Yesterday as Diesel Tops $5.44
Fort Lauderdale regular gas dipped to $3.993 while diesel rose to $5.448 on AAA’s July 28 metro check, keeping commercial fuel costs elevated.
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Palm Bay Parkway design target is July; construction remains unfunded
Palm Bay’s St. Johns Heritage Parkway widening has a July 2026 design target, but construction remains unfunded and no start date has been set.
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Gainesville advances FY2027 budget plan with higher fire assessment
Gainesville commissioners accepted a budget scenario with a higher fire assessment, $1.4 million in reductions and a flat maximum millage rate.
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St. Petersburg Shore Acres Flood Project Gets $2M State Appropriation
A $2 million state appropriation will support St. Petersburg’s planned Shore Acres drainage and pump-station project, with construction anticipated in 2028.
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Pinellas Park renters and homebuyers face July 31 deadline for hurricane aid
Eligible Pinellas Park renters and prospective homebuyers affected by Hurricanes Idalia, Helene or Milton have until 11:59 p.m. July 31 to seek county aid.
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St. Lucie County’s FY2027 budget plan puts roads, safety and growth in focus
St. Lucie County’s FY2026-27 budget recommendation puts roads, stormwater, public safety and growth costs in focus for Port St. Lucie residents.
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North Port moves toward proposed 18-month data center moratorium
North Port commissioners directed staff to prepare a future vote on a proposed 18-month data center moratorium; no pause or ban is in effect.
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Plantation warns about water-filter sales claims, points to city records
Plantation says its water system complies with applicable standards and urges residents to review city records before paying for a home test or filter.
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Orlando homeowners can seek permit exemptions for some projects under $7,500
Orlando homeowners may qualify for a limited exemption on projects under $7,500, but must verify flood status, submit documents and await city review.
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Boca Raton U.S. 1 Lane Changes Set for July 30 Meetings
Boca Raton residents can review planned U.S. 1 lane changes, bike lanes, sidewalks and construction impacts at FDOT meetings on July 30.
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Hollywood schedules Aug. 6 community meeting on the 1301 South Ocean Drive redevelopment
Hollywood, FL residents can question the team behind the proposed 1301 South Ocean Drive redevelopment at a free Aug. 6 community meeting.
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St. Cloud proposed DOJ grant leaves $60,000 gap in city documents
St. Cloud proposed a competitive DOJ grant for 10 officers, dispatch equipment and a drone, while city documents list different project totals.
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Coconut Creek Families Face Higher Broward School Lunch Prices
Broward’s 2026-27 lunch prices rise by $1 on Aug. 10, while meal-application rules differ at Coconut Creek High, Lyons Creek Middle and Coconut Palm.
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North Miami’s NE 3rd Court drainage project heads to July 31 bid opening
North Miami’s proposed NE 3rd Court drainage project is set for a July 31 bid opening after the city’s stormwater plan flagged the corridor as flood-prone.
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Hialeah schedules first FY 2027 budget hearing as residents await tax and service details
Hialeah posted notice of its first FY 2027 budget hearing, set for September 8, while key tax, spending and service-fee details remain undecided.
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Kissimmee Budget Workshop on July 28 Will Put Priorities in Focus
Kissimmee commissioners will discuss budget priorities July 28 at City Hall, but the workshop is not final adoption and later hearings will shape spending and tax decisions.
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Cape Coral council to review $500M Bimini East concept July 29
Cape Coral council is scheduled to review a $500 million Bimini East concept after one RFP response and more than $45 million in public investment.
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Beeline Highway Lane Closures Continue in Palm Beach Gardens
Palm Beach Gardens drivers should expect weekday closures of one southeast-bound Beeline Highway lane near Northlake Boulevard and Jog Road through July 31.
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Daytona Beach preliminary taxable values rise 12% before budget workshop
Daytona Beach’s preliminary 2026 taxable-value base is up 12.16%, but the increase does not set the millage rate or determine any homeowner’s bill.
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Cape Coral’s Seven Islands project faces scrutiny after mangrove removal
Work stopped after protected mangroves were removed at Cape Coral’s Seven Islands project. Restoration, federal review and further city approvals remain unresolved.
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Brightline train hits vehicle at Fort Lauderdale crossing as police investigate
A southbound Brightline train struck a vehicle near Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, seriously injuring the driver as police investigate the crash.