Florida News That Impacts You – January 6th, 2026
Bottom Line: Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.
- Governor DeSantis announced that the state’s effort to combat illegal immigration has reached a new milestone. Dubbed Operation Tidal Wave, the state’s eight-month long effort to assist the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration has now resulted in over 10,400 arrests and deportations. Officials touted the state’s mandatory 287(g) program, which compels local law enforcement to assist ICE’s efforts as being key to the operation's success.
- Martin County announced that an extension of the East Coast Greenway Trail between Seabranch Preserve State Park and Jonathan Dickinson State Park will be taking place. The effort will be a collaboration with the Florida Department of Transportation will connect Osprey Street to Bridge Road and Bridge Road to the Hobe Sound Wildlife Refuge.
- A $15 million federal beach renourishment project targeting just over 3 miles on Hutchinson Island began on Monday. The project spans from Normandy Beach to the Martin County line. Periodic beach closures will take place during the project with Dollman Beach up first.
- Sunny skies and seasonal temps today with highs in the mid to upper 70’s.
- Gas prices fell two cents per gallon on Monday and are 31 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The average price for regular unleaded in Florida is currently $2.79 per gallon. In Palm Beach County the average price is $2.97 per gallon, in Martin the average is $2.80, it’s $2.80 in St. Lucie, and in Indian River County the average is $2.82 per gallon.