Education & Culture Wars: Florida Education Commissioner Henry Mack ordered districts to continuously audit library and classroom books and remove sexually explicit materials, warning of “corrective measures” if schools don’t act even without parent complaints. Public Safety & Courts: A Florida nurse, Sharlene Pflugrad, was sentenced to 30 months after records showed she repeatedly silenced a toddler’s oxygen monitor and told it to “shut up.” Elections & Law Enforcement: Florida AG James Uthmeier and Gov. Ron DeSantis announced 20 more voting-fraud charges, including noncitizens allegedly registering as U.S. citizens and felons voting while on probation. Politics: A Stetson University poll finds Byron Donalds and David Jolly effectively tied in the governor’s race, with Donalds holding a narrow edge, while Ashley Moody leads Angie Nixon in the Senate contest. Health Watch: Florida reported 38 new locally acquired dengue cases, bringing the total to 190 for 2026, with Hillsborough County leading. Infrastructure: FDOT crews began the next phase of demolition on the SW 66th Street (Williams Road) bridge over I-75 as the state builds a taller replacement. Surveillance Debate: FDOT ordered automated license-plate readers removed from state roads, while lawmakers push for tighter rules on warrantless camera use. Community: The Miami Marlins partnered with Florida Blue to distribute food to 1,000 families at loanDepot Park.