Miami World Cup transit changes bring downtown road closures and late service
Bayfront Park’s Fan Festival is open through July 5, with later Metromover service and match-day road restrictions reshaping downtown Miami trips.
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Sunrise explains what Florida’s property-tax plan could mean for city services
Sunrise says Florida’s property-tax proposal could trim city revenue, affect services and shift costs—but it is not a final tax change yet.
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Miami’s World Cup transit plan is live as Bayfront Park Fan Festival opens
Bayfront Park’s World Cup Fan Festival is open downtown, and Miami-Dade’s transit plan is now in effect for commuters, workers, and fans.
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Daytona Beach weighs buyouts and stormwater fixes after Army Corps setback
Daytona Beach is revisiting flood relief options — including buyouts, pumps, storage and a dashboard — after the Army Corps path stalled, especially in Midtown.
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Pasco County data-center pause heads to June 16 vote, with Dade City watching
Dade City, FL – Pasco County’s proposed yearlong pause on new data centers is still pending, and county meetings on June 16 and July 14 will decide the next step.
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Orlando opens comment period on $10M draft housing and homelessness plan
Orlando is taking comments on a $10,054,688 draft plan for housing, homelessness and utility help ahead of a July 6 hearing.
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St. Petersburg alley death arrest comes amid another fatal crash
St. Petersburg FL – Police charged a city garbage truck driver in a downtown alley death, and the next day reported another fatal crash.
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Downtown Miami Metromover starts later June 6 during upgrades
Miami-Dade says Metromover’s downtown loops start later June 6, with the Inner and Brickell loops at 2 p.m. and Omni at 3 p.m. Shuttle buses will cover interruptions.
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Downtown Miami fan fest starts June 13, bringing crowds and transit shifts
Bayfront Park’s 23-day FIFA Fan Festival opens June 13, and Miami-Dade’s mobility plan could change downtown commutes, access and traffic.
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Cape Coral fuel prices keep easing, but diesel is still above $5
Cape Coral FL Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA’s latest check shows regular gas and diesel easing, but diesel still tops $5 and both are higher than a year ago.
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Miami pushes $450M public safety bond decision to July 9
Miami commissioners pushed a decision on the proposed $450 million public safety bond to July 9, keeping police and fire upgrades in play.
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Orange County measles cases rise again as Florida total hits 154
Orange County’s measles count climbed again, and Florida now reports 154 cases. Here’s what Orlando-area readers should know about symptoms and MMR shots.
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Rolling Loud brought special-event traffic and enforcement to west Orlando
Orlando’s Rolling Loud weekend packed the Camping World Stadium area May 8-10, bringing traffic delays, special-event enforcement, and towing risk nearby.
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Cape Coral approves up to $100 million in water and sewer bonds
Cape Coral City Council approved borrowing authority for utility expansion projects, including North 1 East and Judd Creek lines, with long-term cost questions ahead.
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Downtown Orlando parking rates could rise after first council vote
Orlando City Council gave first approval to a downtown parking rate increase, but two more votes are still needed before any change takes effect.
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Perry gas and diesel watch: sub-$3 regular, diesel still swings wide
Murphy USA and WACO Travel Center still show sub-$3 regular in Perry, while diesel stretches from $3.29 to an estimated $5.41 at Shell.
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Sarasota asks for public input on Main Street redesign before May 21
Sarasota will hear public feedback May 21 at Selby Public Library as its Main Street Complete Streets project moves through the design phase.
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Tampa council weighs Rays stadium deal as budget tradeoffs loom
Tampa’s May 5 workshop put the Rays stadium proposal under review, with a possible $251 million city share and budget tradeoffs still unresolved.
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Miami budget warns property-tax cuts could force service reductions
Miami leaders say proposed Florida property-tax cuts could squeeze police, fire and other services, as property taxes supply most of Miami’s general fund.
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Hillsborough County burn ban extended again, keeping Ruskin covered
Ruskin residents remain under Hillsborough County’s emergency open-burning ban as officials extend it again amid dry conditions and wildfire risk.
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Margate Gas & Diesel Watch: regular gas and diesel ease, but prices stay high
AAA’s Fort Lauderdale metro proxy for Margate puts regular gas at $4.471 and diesel at $5.423, both down a bit today but still high versus last year.
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St. Petersburg commission approves Tierra Verde Marina plan after hearing
St. Petersburg’s Development Review Commission approved the Tierra Verde Marina plan after a heated May 6-7 hearing and resident pushback.