Florida News That Impacts You – September 9th, 2025
Bottom Line: Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.
- Dubbed the Florida Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday, Governor DeSantis kicked off the sales tax holiday on Monday by saying: We’re committed to helping Floridians keep more of their hard-earned money, and the Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday is one way to do that. The sales tax holiday, which runs through December 31st, allows for the tax-free purchase of firearms, ammunition, bows and crossbows and related accessories, in addition to numerous camping and fishing related items. Additionally, the five-year Gold sportsman hunting and fishing license, which is usually $500, is being offered for $250.
- The Treasure Coast’s first new hospital in over a decade opens at 9 this morning. The Florida Coast Medical Center in Port St. Lucie near Becker Road and the Turnpike begins full 24-hour emergency and outpatient care services.
- Three candidates have qualified for the Fort Pierce District 2 commission seat vacated by James Taylor following his recent arrest and resignation. Donna Benton, Chris Dzadovsky and Jaimebeth Galinish will compete in the November 4th runoff election.
- It'll be a mix of clouds, rain and thunderstorms throughout the day again today with highs in the upper 80’s, which is typical for this date. Saharan dust is tracking through the Mid-Atlantic to southern Atlantic acting as a headwind for tropical development. Related...
- The National Hurricane Center’s Tropical Weather Outlook is clear from tropical cyclone activity for the next seven days as we’re within the historical peak week of hurricane season.
- Gas prices dropped two cents per gallon on Monday. The average price for regular unleaded in Florida is currently $3.06 per gallon. In Palm Beach County the average price is $3.23 per gallon, in Martin the average is $3.12, it’s $3.10 in St. Lucie, and in Indian River County the average is $3.07 per gallon.