Florida News That Impacts You – January 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.
- The most compressive property tax amendment proposed in Florida’s legislative session cleared its first House Committee vote 11-5, with all Democrats opposed, on Thursday. The Phased Out Elimination of Non-school Property Tax for Homesteads bill would phase out non-school homesteaded property taxes over ten years. Governor DeSantis has called for an elimination of all homesteaded property taxes. The governor is likely to call a special session for the consideration of his proposal in April if the legislature doesn’t pass his preferred proposal in the current session.
- The FAA has adopted a new departure flight path at Palm Beach International Airport aimed at minimizing the noise impact over residential communities. Flight paths were altered following the FAA’s permanent flight restrictions over Mar-a-Lago last year. Many residents in the newer flight path have voiced their concerns and have threatened legal action against the FAA.
- The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is conducting a DUI Saturation Patrol tonight between 8:00 pm and 4:00 am. Deputies will conduct high visibility enforcement of all traffic violations, with an emphasis on removing impaired drivers from our roadways.
- Sunny skies and warmer temps today with highs in the upper 70’s throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast. The warming trend will continue into the weekend before a cold front reaches us early next week.
- Gas prices were flat on Thursday. The average price for regular unleaded in Florida is currently $2.89 per gallon. In Palm Beach County the average price is $3.04 per gallon, in Martin the average is $2.93, it’s $2.93 in St. Lucie, and in Indian River County the average is $2.91 per gallon.