Wildlife Watch: Florida wildlife officials are asking local boaters, anglers, and divers to help explain a sudden drop in cownose rays, with virtual public workshops set to gather reports. Education: A new reading-growth report ranks Florida last among states, showing students slipping since 2022. Legal Fight: A federal judge said FIU may have violated students’ free-speech rights over an offensive group chat, but dismissed the case for now while discipline plays out. Politics: SEIU Florida endorsed Jose Javier Rodríguez for attorney general, pitching him as a worker-and-consumer advocate. Business & Travel: Disney World named Joe Schott as its next president, and Allegiant is adding new nonstop Florida routes. Weather: South Florida stays stormy with windy conditions and dangerous rip currents, while Central Florida bakes under heat and humidity.