Florida News That Impacts You – March 3rd, 2026
Bottom Line: Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.
- A “real deal gunfight” is how Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers described a confrontation between deputies from Indian River and Martin counties in addition to a U.S. Marshal. The firefight, which occurred near the intersection of 12th Street and Commerce Ave. in Vero Beach, involved a fugitive from Colorado. As law enforcement closed in on the suspect, he began firing, striking the U.S. Marshal who is hospitalized but is expected to recover. The suspect was struck with return fire and captured. A press conference will be held this afternoon with more information.
- The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is hiring school crossing guards and will be holding a related job fair in Lake Worth Beach next week, Wednesday from 9 AM to 1PM, at PBSO’s District 14 office. The sheriff’s office notes the positions are flexible and typically require fewer than eight hours per day with weekends and holidays off.
- South Ocean Blvd. Near Mar-a-Lago will remain closed until future notice due to the heighted security posture across the country in the wake of the Iranian war. The stretch of road between South County Road and Southern Blvd. is typically closed only while President Trump is in town.
- It’ll be another beautiful day with seasonal temps starting in the 60’s and topping out in the upper 70’s throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast. We’ll gusty conditions in coastal communities. We can expect similar and slightly warmer weather throughout the week.
- Gas prices rose by 19 cents per gallon on Monday with the onset of the war with Iran. The average price for regular unleaded in Florida is currently $3.07 per gallon. In Palm Beach County the average price is $3.19 per gallon, in Martin the average is $3.13, it’s $3.06 in St. Lucie, and in Indian River County the average is $3.06 per gallon.