Extreme Heat: A heat advisory is in effect across South Florida with feels-like temperatures topping 110 as humidity and a Saharan Air Layer keep relief limited into early next week. Local Budget Fallout: Clearwater warns a Florida property tax amendment could force cuts of nearly 140 jobs and more than $20 million in savings over two years. Housing & Growth Tensions: Residents near Leesburg oppose a 23-home plan over flooding and drainage worries tied to County Road 44. Wildlife Safety: Florida wildlife officials are investigating a deadly bear shooting in Marion County that left cubs without their mother. Sports Disruptions: Two high school football programs—Jefferson County and Sarasota Booker—are canceling or shrinking their 2026 seasons due to low participation and program turmoil. Education & Campus Expansion: Florida Tech opened its $96 million, 556-bed Crimson Crossing student housing complex in Melbourne. Tourism Research: CHTA selected FIU to lead a Caribbean-wide tourism demand study. Public Safety Grants: North Central Florida law enforcement agencies will share over $10 million in DOJ grants. Legal & Courts: An Eleventh Circuit revived an ADA lawsuit against a Florida fire department over alleged failure to accommodate disabilities. Alligator Attack: A woman suffered an arm amputation after a Silver River alligator bite, highlighting peak-season risks.