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Friday, August 1, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1939, the Florida Highway Patrol was formed. The Florida Legislature authorized the hire of 60 officers who were paid $1,500 a year.

A new report reveals how much the median monthly rent in the state has risen since 2019, and who's feeling it most. Read more in Around Florida.

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48 Arrested in Child Predator Sting

A sweeping undercover sting in Florida dubbed Seek and Ye Shall Find Out led to the arrest of 48 suspected child predators, including six foreign nationals with ICE detainers.

Undercover officers posing as minors used apps like Snapchat to arrange meetings with men who believed they were talking to children ages 13 to 15. Most suspects traveled to a specific location, where they were met by law enforcement.

Florida’s attorney general, James Uthmeier, filed a lawsuit against Snapchat in April, accusing the platform of violating Florida laws designed to protect children.

Authorities also seized guns, drugs, cash, and vehicles during the operation. More arrests are expected as detectives continue to investigate.

Insurers Cut Auto Premiums

Florida's top insurers are cutting auto premiums by an average of 6.5%, with some slashing rates by as much as 11.5% in 2025, offering relief after years of double-digit hikes.

Officials credit reforms, passed in 2022–2023, aimed at curbing lawsuit abuse, helping push the state's liability loss ratio to a nationwide low of 53.3%.

With a 6.5% rate cut, drivers currently paying $2,000 a year for car insurance would save $130 annually.

Critics warn that the reforms don't go far enough, and that high rates of uninsured drivers still burden the system.

Tampa Ranked No. 1 City for Mosquitoes

Florida cities account for six of the 10 most mosquito-friendly spots in the U.S., according to a report that ranked cities based on high annual rainfall and average temperatures above 70°F.

Tampa topped the list thanks to 78 inches of rainfall yearly and an average temperature of 75.5°F.

Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Miami, Tallahassee, and West Palm Beach also cracked the top 10.

Experts say the best way to keep mosquitoes off your property is to eliminate standing water and use mosquito-repelling plants.

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➤ Tallahassee: Gov. Ron DeSantis declared that today is "Hulk Hogan Day," ordering flags flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset at the Capitol and all state buildings in Pinellas County. (More)

➤ Statewide: Median monthly rent has risen by nearly $500 from 2019 to 2023. More than 900,000 low-income households now spend nearly 40% of their income on housing, according to a University of Florida report. (More)

➤ Cape Canaveral: NASA and SpaceX plan to send four astronauts from Kennedy Space Center to the ISS today aboard the Dragon spacecraft for the Crew-11 mission. Yesterday's attempt was scrubbed due to weather. (More)

➤ Tampa: Authorities arrested a woman after finding 117 fake credit cards, stolen personal bank data, and a gun when searching her home in connection with a social media-based ATM fraud scheme. (See Details)

➤ Statewide: Teacher vacancies have dropped nearly 30% in two years, with a 17.7% decline this year, a shift state leaders credit to higher pay, policy changes, and new entry pathways into the profession. (More)

➤ Orlando: Local nonprofit Skate Bud uses skateboarding to keep kids active while building community and confidence. They recently hosted Florida's first Skate Heritage Fair to celebrate the sport. (See Details)

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➤ Millions of dollars in memorabilia were stolen from the Miami Heat over the course of the last 18 months, which some observers believe is the largest sports memorabilia heist in United States history. (More)

➤ Florida State announced it will play an exhibition baseball game against Mississippi State this October in Pensacola. Tickets go on sale Aug. 12. (More)

➤ The Tampa Bay Rays traded pitcher Zack Littell to Cincinnati in a three-team trade that netted them two minor league pitchers. (More)

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➤ Hardware stores are bracing for a rush as a new tax break lets shoppers skip the 7% sales tax on hurricane prep gear, with generators expected to fly off shelves first. (More)

➤ White Castle will open its second Florida location in Clermont’s Plaza Collina on Aug. 12. City officials predict the new chain will create 75 new jobs. (More)

➤ Breeze Airways will launch four new routes in December from Orlando and Fort Myers to destinations in Nebraska, Tennessee, and New York, with fares starting at $49. (See Details)

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➤ A Miami couple went viral after tourists photobombed their Greece proposal, stepping in front of the camera just as the groom-to-be dropped to one knee. Now the couple wants to find the photobombers and invite them to the wedding. (See Video)

➤ After 906 days at Miami-Dade Animal Services, Stormy, a 7-year-old terrier mix, finally found her forever home. (See Photos)

➤ A rare iridescent cloud formed over Jacksonville on Wednesday, creating a colorful, rainbow-like display caused by sunlight diffracting through ice crystals atop a fast-growing thunderstorm. (See Photos)

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