Florida News That Impacts You – February 10th, 2026
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- The Florida Department of Transportation has announced next steps in the expansion of State Road 7 from Okeechobee Blvd. to Northlake Blvd. in Palm Beach County. The FDOT will hold a virtual meeting on February 24th at 5:30 p.m., with an in-person meeting on February 26th at 5:30 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Should the project progress as planned, the expansion would begin in 2028 with an expected completion of the project in 2031.
- There’s a new non-stop flight from Vero Beach to Charlotte available starting Thursday. American Airlines announced the new route will begin flying Thursday from the Vero Beach Regional Airport to the Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
- Florida Atlantic University is celebrating America’s 250 anniversary. As part of the celebration this year, you’re invited to join FAU President Adam Hasner for a fireside chat with acclaimed journalist Major Garrett, today, February 10th, on the Boca Raton campus and tomorrow, February 11th on the Jupiter campus. Together, they will explore how Washington works, why it matters today and what it means for the future. Tickets are available at olli.fau.edu
- We’ll return to seasonally normal temperatures today. After starting in the 50’s, the high will reach the mid 70's. Similar weather is expected for the rest of the week.
- Gas prices rose six cents per gallon on Monday. The average price for regular unleaded in Florida is currently $2.91 per gallon. In Palm Beach County the average price is $3.05 per gallon, in Martin the average is $2.93, it’s $2.92 in St. Lucie, and in Indian River County the average is $2.94 per gallon.