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Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1961, Key West icon Ernest Hemingway died. The 1850s Spanish colonial home of Hemingway and his wife Pauline operates as a museum, placed on the National Registry of Historic Places in 1968.

PETA shared essential tips aimed at preventing panic and possible tragedy for our pets as fireworks become the norm this week.

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This week, one of our own—David, our Editor-in-Chief, and the second-longest serving member of The Flyover Florida team—underwent surgery. He's currently in the hospital recovering. We'd love to welcome him back with a wave of encouragement from the people he serves every day: you.

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Screenings Required for High School Athletes

The Second Chance Act, landmark legislation signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, has made Florida the first state in the nation to require electrocardiogram (ECG) screenings for high school student-athletes.

Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, students who want to participate in interscholastic athletic competition must complete an ECG screening the first time they try out for a school sports team.

Students can attend a Who We Play For screening event, visit a physician, or go through their school's athletic department.

The test, which is painless and only takes a few minutes to complete, detects heart conditions that can cause sudden cardiac arrest and death.

Line-Item Vetoes Include Tax Study

Among Gov. Ron DeSantis' nearly $600 million in line-item vetoes in the new state budget was a $1 million study on the potential impacts of eliminating the property tax in Florida.

At a news conference in Wildwood, DeSantis said officials don't need more data while also calling for a ballot measure next year to kill ad valorem taxes on homesteaded property.

"We know what needs to be done, so let's just do it," DeSantis said, "and we will do it."

Other vetoed items include $6.25 million in funding for Ocklawaha River Restoration, $14 million for a new hangar for the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, and over $5.7 million for public radio and TV stations.

New Hurricane Recovery Law

Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a measure to accelerate hurricane recovery, fortify communities, and enhance government coordination ahead of future storms.

Effective immediately, the law outlines over a dozen changes to Florida's emergency response laws, from post-storm permitting and debris management to disaster spending transparency and local land use regulations.

Proponents say that it will strengthen the state and community planning processes before and after natural disasters and provide homeowners with clear, streamlined permit resources for rebuilding.

Those who oppose the law say that while it seems well-intentioned, the legislation lacks key details and overly preempts local land and growth management.

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➤ Central Florida: Two toll systems increased rates on July 1. Tolls on the Selmon Expressway in Tampa rose by about 5 cents, and the Central Florida Expressway Authority raised tolls between 2 and 5 cents per toll. (See Video)

➤ Hillsborough County: Cruise lights on deputy patrol cars are confusing drivers who don't know whether to stop. Unlike flashing emergency lights, the always-on cruise lights increase awareness that law enforcement is there to deter crime. (More)

➤ Hernando County: Three men face charges after a skimming operation bust resulted in the confiscation of 354 counterfeit magnetic strip payment cards, 17 illegal skimming devices, and $47,350. (See Video)

➤ Jefferson County: An intruder was shot by a homeowner early Monday morning while attempting to break into a home. The homeowner administered first aid to the intruder after he was shot. The condition of the intruder is unknown. (More)

➤ Sumter County: A strong odor in the area caused the Bushnell city manager to say the Heart of Florida Landfill has violated its permits. (See Video)

➤ Okaloosa County: The groundbreaking on the new Tarpon Beach Gulf Front Park in Destin will take place on July 7 to add 340 feet of public beach access, 49 parking spaces, and four pavilions to the area. (More)

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➤ The Orlando Magic signed Tyus Jones to a one-year deal at the start of free agency to bolster their backcourt depth. The Miami Heat, on the other hand, have been relatively reluctant to make roster moves thus far. (More)

➤ The Miami Dolphins traded with the Giants for tight end Darren Waller, who will come out of retirement to replace recently-traded Jonnu Smith. (More)

➤ The Florida Panthers re-signed Brad Marchand and Aaron Ekblad to multi-year extensions in hopes of keeping their hopes of a Stanley Cup threepeat alive. (More)

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➤ Tampa-based Florida Insurance and Reinsurance Company and Texas-based Incline National Insurance Company have been approved to sell property insurance in Florida, with more companies on the way. (More)

➤ The SpaceX lease on Landing Zone 1 (LZ-1) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is ending in July, which means Falcon 9 first-stage boosters may be returning on a launch pad instead of LZ-1 during crewed missions. (More)

➤ Black Eyed Pig BBQ in Naples will permanently close on July 26 after 17 years in the community. The decision follows the death of owner Carl Osburn in 2023. (See Photo)

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➤ Richy Fortune, an assistant pastor at Brandon Christian Church in Tampa, has launched a campaign to run for Haiti's president. (See Video)

➤ The largest group of American flamingos in a decade were spotted in the Florida Everglades. Before 2023, few flamingo sightings were reported in the state. (See Photos)

➤ Destin's Star-Spangled Food Truck Festival on July 3 will include live music by Duchess and the Tobacco Rd. Band and a coastal fireworks extravaganza at Destin Commons. (See Details)

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