Florida News That Impacts You – March 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.
- A new study from the American Federation of Children shows Florida’s school choice program has fueled Florida’s academic success producing academic gains at a cost that is 11.2 times less expensive than the rate of increased spending without school choice options. Florida has ranked first or second in education nationally for each of the past three years as universal school choice has been offered.
- As we head into the final scheduled week of the state legislative session, the legislature has passed the Electronic Payments Made to Units of Local Governments bill which mandates all local governments must allow residents to make online payments. Related...
- It appears unlikely the state session will end as scheduled on Friday as the House and Senate have yet to come together on a budget proposal.
- It’ll be another sunny, warm and beautiful day with highs reaching the low 80’s throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast. We can expect similar weather for the next few days.
- Gas prices rose through the weekend and are 61 cents per gallon higher than a week ago on the back of the war with Iran. Wholesale oil prices are trading at over $100 a barrel – reaching close to four-year highs. The average price for regular unleaded in Florida is currently $3.49 per gallon. In Palm Beach County the average price is $3.62 per gallon, in Martin the average is $3.52, it’s $3.51 in St. Lucie, and in Indian River County the average is $3.51 per gallon.