Good Morning! On this day in 1943, screenwriter and director Hugh Wilson was born in Miami. Wilson is best known for directing The First Wives Club movie and as the creator of the TV show WKRP in Cincinnati.
Two uncontained brush fires in the Florida Everglades, one as large as 1,600 acres, are causing air quality issues and smoke-filled skies in South Florida.
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New State Tourism Record
Florida’s tourism industry reached a historic milestone in the second quarter of 2025, welcoming 34.4 million visitors.
The Sunshine State remains a top travel destination within the U.S., with 31.5 million domestic travelers accounting for 91.5% of visitors.
International tourism increased 11.4% year-over-year, reaching 2.3 million visitors. Canadian tourists contributed 640,000 arrivals.
Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted the milestone, noting Florida’s attractions, amenities, and public safety measures as key factors drawing visitors.
Filed in Tallahassee, the lawsuit alleges the publishers ignored requirements that Florida schools be offered the same lowest price available anywhere else in the country.
At a news conference in St. Cloud on Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state is protecting schools and taxpayers. He shared examples in Osceola County where he alleges overcharging has amounted to more than $279,000.
The governor said at least 5,900 overcharges occurred, and civil penalties could be between $37.5 million and $60.5 million. If the suit is successful, any monies would be returned to school districts.
Coral Gables Neighborhood Dethrones Beverly Hills
Gables Estates, a small gated community located in Coral Gables just outside Miami, was named by Zillow as the most expensive neighborhood in the U.S. in 2024. Beverly Hills, California, which is now ranked No. 4, no longer holds that crown.
According to the report, 7 of the 10 most expensive neighborhoods are in the Sunshine State, including the top 3. Port Royal in Naples (No. 2) and Old Cutler Bay in Coral Gables (No. 3) have typical home values between $11 million and $15 million.
San Marino Island (No. 7), Palm Island (No. 9), and Rivo Alto Island (No. 10) made Greater Miami the most listed area overall. Founded by golfer Jack Nicklaus, The Bear’s Club in Jupiter (No. 8) is the only remaining Florida neighborhood listed that is not in Miami Beach.
Zillow’s home value index is “designed to capture the value of a typical property across the nation or the neighborhood.” It uses metrics including sales transactions, tax assessments, public records, square footage, and location.
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➤ Jacksonville: An attorney requested a Sunshine Law investigation into City Council President Kevin Carrico and two other members, accusing them of private discussions about public matters. (More)
➤ Kennedy Space Center: The U.S. Space Force is set to launch the eighth mission of the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV-8) on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket today. The mission will include demonstrations of high-bandwidth inter-satellite laser communications technologies. (More)
➤ Flagler County: County Commissioner Greg Hansen will not seek reelection in 2026, saying it’s time for someone else to run. Hansen has served on the board since 2017. (More)
➤ New Smyrna Beach: With their current contract expiring, firefighters are demanding a new deal with the city that includes higher pay, as many seek employment elsewhere. (More)
➤ North Florida: State officials implemented a land preservation plan for 540 acres of farmland in Flagler and Putnam counties. The land and easements are part of the Singleton Family Farms property, a multigenerational farming operation. (More)
➤ Groveland: Retired veteran and educator Jim O’Neil and Air Force veteran Michael Jaycox edged out incumbent Judith Fike Tuesday to move on in the District 4 city council race. (More)
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➤ The Orlando Pride is finalizing a record-breaking $1.5 million transfer fee to acquire Mexican midfielder Lizbeth Ovalle. The former record for a transfer fee in women’s soccer was $1.34 million. (More)
➤ The Miami Heat security guard accused of stealing memorabilia from the team pleaded guilty to the crime in court this week. He faces a maximum sentence of up to 10 years in prison. (More)
➤Florida quarterback DJ Lagway participated in 11-on-11 drills in practice this week, a sign that he could be ready to play by the Gators’ home opener on Aug. 30th. (More)
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➤ The University of Central Florida’s new nursing building officially opened in Lake Nona. The $72 million expansion will enable the school to graduate 150 more licensed nurses annually. (More)
➤ University of Miami janitors, groundskeepers, and maintenance workers voted to authorize a strike at a rally held on Monday if no agreement is reached with their union. The strike would occur after the current contract expires on Aug. 31. (More)
➤ Coconut Grove is now home to Black Sheep Coffee, a UK-based coffee shop known for its lattes and unique flavors of layered matcha drinks. (More)
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Their studies, made on 674 women dealing with deep wrinkles, dark spots and saggy skin clearly showed how, by simply doing this for 10-seconds in the mirror, they dramatically improved their appearance in less than a few weeks.
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➤ The Price is Right, TV’s longest-running game show, is looking for contestants in South Florida. Auditions will be on Aug. 29 at Toyota of Hollywood. (See Photo)
➤ A 75-foot former diving boat being towed out to sea near Destin became wedged between bridge towers. (See Video)
➤ Invasive Brazilian peppertrees, which cover 700,000 acres across Florida, may soon face a University of Florida insect that could keep them in check. (See Video)
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New State Tourism Record
