Florida News That Impacts You – March 23rd, 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 ground stop at La Guardia airport is in effect until at least 2 pm this afternoon following the deadly collusion between an Air Canada flight and a firetruck at the airport. The pilot and co-pilot were killed while numerous injuries have been reported. All fights into and out of La Guardia through 2:30p this afternoon have been canceled. Related...
- Amid the continued partial government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, wait times grew at PBI over the weekend, though nowhere near to the extent of other airports. The average time to clear through security at PBI totaled 29 minutes and 54 seconds over the weekend, which is greater than twice as long as usual. President Trump has stated ICE will begin to assist TSA to reduce wait times at airports starting today.
- For the second straight weekend supporters of regime change in Cuba rallied near Mar-a-Lago on Sunday as President Trump was enroute to Palm Beach International Airport to return to Washington, D.C. The rallies have come amid President Trump’s recent comments indicating that the United States intends to enact regime change from the legacy Castro regime. Cuba’s economy has been in a free fall following ouster of Maduro in Venezuela and an oil blockade into the island. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been in active talks seeking an end to the current government.
- It’ll be sunny and warm today with a high in the low 80’s throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast. We can expect similar weather tomorrow as well.
- Gas prices trended slightly lower through the weekend, with the average price for regular unleaded currently at $3.93 per gallon - 20 cents higher than a week ago. In Palm Beach County the average price is $4.08 per gallon, in Martin the average is $3.98, it’s $3.95 in St. Lucie, and in Indian River County the average is $3.96 per gallon.