Florida News That Impacts You – September 8th, 2025
Bottom Line: Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.
- Florida’s Department of Health has provided updated guidance regarding last week’s announced plan to rescind vaccine mandates within the state. The department initiated the rule change on September 3rd and must wait for a 90-day period for changes to take effect – meaning December 2nd would be the earliest date for changes allowable under executive authority to take place. Most school vaccine mandates will remain in place as they’re codified under state law and would require legislative action to repeal.
- After more than 20 years the Lake Worth Drive-in and Swap Shop is set to close at the end of the month due to a directive by the Village of Palm Springs. According to Palm Springs, flea markets and outdoor theaters are not permitted under zoning rules forcing the coming closure. The Swap Shop had operated under a 2004 Annexation Agreement with the village that had expired. Vendors must cease operations by September 30th, with the Swap Shop being fully removed by October 3rd.
- Rather than providing more information in the disputed Pride display between Delray Beach and the Florida Department of Transportation on Friday, as was requested by the presiding administrator Jennifer Marshall, the city opted to file a motion seeking to remove Marshall from the case. The city is alleging inappropriate conduct by Marshall demonstrating bias in the case.
- 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 acting as a headwind for tropical development. Related...
- The National Hurricane Center’s Tropical Weather Outlook is clear for the next seven days as we’ve entered the peak week of hurricane season. Saharan dust eliminated the disturbance which had been tracking towards the Leeward Islands over the weekend.
- Gas prices are three cents higher than a week ago, though prices will likely drop throughout the week. The average price for regular unleaded in Florida is currently $3.08 per gallon. In Palm Beach County the average price is $3.24 per gallon, in Martin the average is $3.16, it’s $3.12 in St. Lucie, and in Indian River County the average is $3.10 per gallon.