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Formula 1 has returned to Florida with the Miami Grand Prix this week, bringing a mix of racing, fan events, and heavy traffic across Miami. Here’s a guide to all the fun this weekend. Also catching attention is a menu item at the event’s concessions—the “Golden Glizzy” hot dog will set you back $100. Learn more in today’s Sports. Will you be watching? Reply to let us know.
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President’s First Public Events Since Assassination Attempt
President Trump will speak today in West Palm Beach after a visit to The Villages, marking his first public appearances following the assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, D.C. last weekend.
Trump has accepted an invitation to serve as the keynote speaker for the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches’ annual event, headlining the nonprofit group’s 50th Anniversary Dinner, at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.
The president follows a long tradition of high-profile speakers at the annual event, including the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches’ inaugural speaker, the late former President Jimmy Carter.
Before the dinner, the president is scheduled to hold a 3 p.m. rally at the Charter School at Middleton in The Villages, with delivered remarks to highlight his economic and senior-focused agenda. The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office has issued a formal warning to residents regarding “significant traffic delays.”
Florida Ports Awarded Federal Grants
Port Tampa Bay and Port Canaveral have both won federal grants totaling more than $44 million to support upgrades and infrastructure. Port officials say the improvements will enhance safety, efficiency, and long-term capacity.
At Port Tampa Bay, a $24 million federal grant will support the port’s Berth 300 Extension Project at Port Redwing, allowing the terminal to handle more vessels at once and move higher volumes. The port will cover $16 million of the total $40 million project.
Port Canaveral secured $20.21 million in federal funding to upgrade cargo infrastructure, part of a broader $37 million expansion effort by the Canaveral Port Authority. The grant will fund the rehabilitation of the north cargo berths, including bulkhead walls, pier decks, and critical equipment.
The grants were awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration’s Port Infrastructure Development Program. You can see a full list of projects here.
Best Brunch Spots in Florida
Five Florida restaurants were named to OpenTable’s list of the 100 best brunch locations in the nation based on diners’ reviews. You can see the full list here.
Two of the five restaurants named are within the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando and are accessible without a theme park ticket. The Boathouse is located at Disney Springs, while The Cake Bake Shop is found at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort.
The Dry Dock Waterfront Grill, referred to as a “polished casual” restaurant, overlooks Sarasota Bay at the south end of Longboat Key. It’s best known for local, fresh seafood and amazing views.
MILA, in the heart of Miami Beach, is a MediterrAsian multi-experience venue with a glamorous, vibrant atmosphere. Sails Restaurant, found steps from the Gulf in Naples, highlights the coastal flavors of France, Italy, and Greece.
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➤Fort Lauderdale: The Water District, the city’s newly named waterfront, will open in 2028. The $220 million destination will showcase the International Swimming Hall of Fame, a marine aquarium, the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center, and a waterfront promenade. (More)
➤ Indiantown: A proposed AI data center was pulled by developers in advance of the village’s council meeting. Silver Fox 606, the Juno Beach-based entity behind the proposal, withdrew its proposal amid community backlash. (More)
➤ Orlando: ICON Park has a new chaperone policy after 1,000 teenagers gathered at the entertainment complex on Saturday, resulting in fights. Guests 17 and younger must be accompanied by someone 21 or older, with no more than six minors per chaperone. (More)
➤ Polk County: Nineteen people were arrested as child predators, including a local Santa Claus, in a sting dubbed “Operation Child Protector VIII.” (More)
➤ West Palm Beach: Residents in the Green Terrace condo building face foreclosure as the building’s association has failed to pay a $1.4 million water bill to the city. City officials said they would not stop water service to the building. (More)
➤ Orange County and Orlando: New small-business certification programs, replacing former minority-and-women-focused programs, have received over 100 applications. Both programs are available in the Orlando metro area, including Orange, Seminole, Osceola, and Lake counties. (More)
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➤A wagyu hot dog topped with caviar, crème fraîche, and 24-karat gold flakes will be available for $100 at the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix this weekend. (More)
➤The Tampa Bay Lightning head to Montreal tonight for a win-or-go-home NHL playoff game against the Canadiens. Gametime is set for 7 p.m. (More)
➤ The Orlando Magic return home for Game 6 against the Detroit Pistons tonight after dropping Game 5 in Detroit 116-109. Orlando still leads the series 3-2, but Franz Wagner’s status for the game remains uncertain. (More)
➤Legoland Florida will host a FIFA World Cup 2026 Experience this summer featuring LEGO versions of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and a LEGO World Cup trophy. (More)
➤Millions of Americans are discovering a breakthrough that helps relieve foot pain without pills or expensive treatments. Vita-Feet Relieve, a doctor-designed device improves circulation and eases nerve discomfort in minutes a day. Now going viral for fast relief, it’s a game-changing solution for plantar fasciitis, neuropathy, and chronic pain. (LEARN MORE)
➤HCA Florida Healthcare in Orlando has opened an 11,000-square-foot freestanding emergency room near I-4 and West Colonial Drive. The facility has 11 private treatment rooms plus CT, ultrasound, and X-ray equipment. (More)
➤ Meanwhile, Jupiter Medical Center has opened a new $135-million, five-story, 133,000-square-foot tower that will add 92 patient beds, bringing the hospital’s capacity to 340. (More)
➤ AARP has backed a bill awaiting Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature that would require AI data center companies to pay for their own utilities instead of passing costs to customers. (More)
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➤Sarasota resident and world-renowned high-wire artist Nik Wallenda, known as King of the Wire, will deliver the keynote address at New College of Florida’s 2026 commencement ceremony on May 22. (More)
➤ Two Ocala teens were arrested on Saturday after a video showed one of them driving a lawn mower inside a Target store. (See Video)
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President’s First Public Events Since Assassination Attempt
