Florida News That Impacts You – February 9th, 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 damage assessments for Florida’s agricultural sector due to the historic freezes in Florida are significant. It’s estimated over half of Florida’s squash and bell pepper crops were lost for this season, with other crop losses appearing to be in the 20% to 50% loss category. Former state Rep. Rick Roth, a candidate for state senate and owner of Roth Farms, has estimated he’s lost approximately a third of his sweet corn crop.
- Florida Atlantic University is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. As part of the celebration this year, you’re invited to join FAU President Adam Hasner for a fireside chat with acclaimed journalist Major Garrett, tomorrow, February 10th, on the Boca Raton campus and Wednesday, February 11th on the Jupiter campus. Together, they will explore how Washington works, why it matters today, and what it means for the future. Tickets are available at olli.fau.edu
- While still a bit cooler than usual today, the warming trend will continue to start the week and throughout it with more typical weather by mid-week. Today’s high will reach the low 70's.
- Gas prices fell a bit over the weekend and are 5 cents lower than a week ago. The average price for regular unleaded in Florida is currently $2.85 per gallon. In Palm Beach County the average price is $3.00 per gallon, in Martin the average is $2.86, it’s $2.89 in St. Lucie, and in Indian River County the average is $2.88 per gallon.