Florida News That Impacts You – October 2nd, 2026
Bottom Line: Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.
- Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has sued Pfizer over the company’s claims regarding COVID-19 vaccine efficacy and safety. The AG’s suit alleges the company failed to disclose potential risks from use of the immunization, in addition to overstating its effectiveness in combating the virus.
- For just the second time in five years Florida’s Democrats out registered Florida’s Republicans in a given month. Initial figures from the state’s election supervisors for September show Democrats netting a 493-voter advantage during the month – in what Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried is calling momentum heading into November’s midterm elections. Republicans maintain a statewide advantage of over 1.55 million voters.
- A day after issuing a rabies advisory for Martin County residents after a rabid raccoon was recovered, the Florida Department of Health in Martin County has issued a West Nile virus advisory. The advisory came following the testing of several chickens testing positive for the virus. The virus is transmitted by mosquitoes, and officials are warning residents to clear standing water – especially in the wake of the recent rain.
- It'll be cloudy with on again off again rain throughout the day today and highs in the mid - 80’s – typical for this date. Similar weather remains in the forecast heading into the weekend. The National Hurricane Center is tracking the remnant of Tropical Storm Fay with a 10% chance of redeveloping Southeast of Bermuda. It’s not of concern. A thin layer of Saharan dust extends from the coast of Africa extends over much of the southern Atlantic with dust moving towards the Lesser Antilles.
- The price of gas fell another five cents per gallon on Thursday. The average price for regular unleaded fuel statewide is currently $4.15 per gallon. In Palm Beach County the average price is $4.33 per gallon, in Martin the average is $4.12, it’s $4.17 in St. Lucie, and in Indian River County the average is $4.19 per gallon.