Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Jupiter. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA reported that on Monday gas prices dropped slightly to a state average of $4.21 per gallon, offering temporary relief ahead of Memorial Day weekend travel in Florida, though experts warn that prices will likely rise again as market conditions remain volatile. WPBF
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ John D. MacArthur Beach State Park spans 436 acres with a 1.6-mile beach and four natural habitats for kayaking, hiking, snorkeling, and environmental education for local students. The park will offer guided evening sea turtle walks in June and July. CBS12 News
- ➤ Weather expert Alex DaSilva explained that El Nino boosts wind shear in the Atlantic+which may reduce hurricane numbers but does not eliminate Florida’s risk. NOAA will release its forecast later this week to detail expected impacts. Palm Beach Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Straus Family Creamery is recalling some organic ice cream batches over possible metal fragments; Florida shoppers should check the best-by date (noting flavors like vanilla, strawberry, cookie dough, Dutch chocolate, mint chip) and request vouchers online if needed. CBS12 News
- ➤ The CDC reported tick bites driving ER visits at their highest levels since 2017 (a sign that this tick season may be one of the worst in decades), and local experts advise residents and pet owners to check for ticks and remove them quickly to prevent diseases like Lyme. Palm Beach Daily News
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First Generation Band Live
5-7:30 p.m. — Double Roads Tavern & Live Music — Free entry — Experience an electrifying evening with dynamic rock performances and crowd-pleasing interactions.
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Jelly Roll's Beautifully Broken Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience Jelly Roll's dynamic blend of country and rap with high-energy performances and heartfelt stories.
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Open Water Scuba Certification Course
9 a.m. — Jupiter Dive Center Storefront — $609 plus additional fees — Dive into adventure and explore the ocean with certified instructors in Jupiter, Florida.
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Paint Your Pet Workshop
5:45-8 p.m. — Jupiter Artisan Marketplace — Cost varies — Unleash your creativity by learning to paint your beloved pet on a pre-drawn canvas.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
~ Carl Sagan
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