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DeSantis Signals Third Special Session
Florida lawmakers are expected to return to Tallahassee in July for a third special session focused largely on property tax reform, as Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to push for a proposal that would go before voters in November.
Lawmakers and the governor have discussed holding the session after the current budget negotiations conclude later this month. Senate President Ben Albritton said lawmakers want to make sure any proposal is carefully crafted, as changes could have major impacts on local governments and schools.
The debate centers on how Florida should reduce or phase out property taxes on homesteaded properties. During the regular session earlier this year, the Florida House approved a constitutional amendment proposal that would gradually eliminate certain non-school property taxes, but the measure stalled in the Senate.
DeSantis has since signaled support for revisiting the issue during a summer special session, saying lawmakers still have time to place a constitutional amendment on the November ballot if they act before the state’s certification deadline in August.
School Board Plans to Cut 1,000 Positions
The Broward County Public Schools board approved a controversial plan Monday night to eliminate about 1,000 positions across the district as officials work to close a growing budget deficit tied largely to declining student enrollment.
Superintendent Howard Hepburn said the reduction plan includes roughly 700 vacant jobs and 300 filled positions, with projected savings of about $54 million. District leaders said the cuts are part of a broader three-year strategy to reduce spending by up to $250 million.
The proposed cuts sparked emotional debate during an eight-hour school board meeting in Fort Lauderdale, where employees, union members, and parents argued that some of the eliminated positions directly affect students.
Jobs targeted in the restructuring include mental health counselors, social workers, and student support specialists. One board member, Adam Cervera, publicly opposed the plan during the meeting and attempted unsuccessfully to preserve more than 100 union-related positions.
Panel: Privatize FEMA Flood Insurance
A 2026 FEMA review panel appointed by President Trump recommended privatizing the National Flood Insurance Program, which FEMA manages, as part of an overhaul of federal disaster response.
Florida has the most federal flood insurance policies in the nation. Critics fear the proposed changes could increase already high insurance costs. Supporters argue that states can manage disaster relief more efficiently than the federal government.
The purpose of the review and subsequent plan is to speed up aid to weather victims while raising the financial threshold for federal involvement, thereby requiring states to cover more costs. The plan is now with the president for review.
A congressional vote would be necessary for changes to take effect. This week, President Trump nominated Cameron Hamilton to head FEMA, and it is believed the president is no longer looking to disband the agency.
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Discovered: 328 Years Worth of Lithium
The United States just discovered a massive lithium reserve in the Appalachia region, a 328-year supply based on America’s 2025 import totals.
With Morgan Stanley forecasting an 80,000-ton shortage this year alone, the sooner we can tap into it, the better.
For companies like EnergyX, that spells opportunity. Their patented tech can recover lithium 500X faster than traditional methods. And where those only recover roughly 30% of available lithium, EnergyX recovers over 90%. It’s why industry leaders like General Motors have already invested.
➤ Statewide: House Speaker Daniel Perez said the Florida House of Representatives would restore state funding to keep the Tri-Rail commuter rail system operating in Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade counties. (More)
➤ Seminole County: The House Ethics Committee expanded its investigation into Republican U.S. Rep. Cory Mills. Mills faces a range of allegations, including campaign finance violations, misuse of resources, and claims of sexual misconduct. (More)
➤ Tallahassee: Vandana Joshi, whose husband was one of two people killed in last year’s mass shooting at Florida State University, is suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI in federal court, alleging its AI chatbot gave advice on how to carry out the attack. (More)
➤ Miami: Former Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill settled his lawsuit with a social media personality who accused him of breaking her leg during a scrimmage at his Southwest Ranches home in 2023. (More)
➤ Fort Myers: Gov. DeSantis announced the 2026 recreational Gulf red snapper season will set a new record by expanding to 140 days, up from 126 days last year. (More)
➤ Miami-Dade County: A fallen South Florida K-9 officer will be among 23 four-legged heroes honored by the National Police Dog Foundation in Washington, D.C. Roxi was an 8-year-old yellow lab who had served in the narcotics unit since 2017. (More)
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➤ Inter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos urged the media to treat Lionel Messi more gently: “There’s only one. Take care of him because he fills stadiums. Don’t abandon him.” (More)
➤ The Orlando Magic raised $20,000 for charity this season through a program that donated $10 for every free throw made during the team’s home games. (More)
➤ The Miami Heat are expected to be among the top suitors for two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, who the Milwaukee Bucks are actively looking to trade this offseason. (More)
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➤ Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle will retire in late July after a 36-year career with the company. Vahle, who has led the Orlando resort since 2020, announced his departure with no immediate successor named. (More)
➤ Universal Destinations & Experiences and the University of Central Florida are partnering to launch the Universal School of Experience Leadership and Innovation in Orlando, a first-of-its-kind program in immersive experiences. (More)
➤ Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced a grant of over $4.2 million for eight institutions in the Sunshine State to research Alzheimer’s treatment and prevention from the Ed and Ethel Moore Alzheimer’s grant. (See List)
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America’s Biggest Lithium Bet Just Went Live
Lithium prices are up 2X+ since last summer, and Morgan Stanley forecasts an 80,000-ton shortage in 2026. In other words, those with a reliable supply are sitting pretty.
So it’s a big deal that EnergyX just commissioned the single biggest lithium production facility of its kind in the United States.
EnergyX’s patented tech can recover up to 3X more lithium than traditional methods at 500X the speed of evaporation ponds. With this facility, they’re preparing to produce it at scale.
➤ A CGI version of Bubbles, the 43-year-old chimpanzee formerly owned by Michael Jackson, appeared in the recent Michael biopic movie. Bubbles has been living at the Center for Great Apes in Wauchula since 2005. (More)
➤ A 33-year-old hiker from Davie was found dead after a bear attack on the Mount Brown Trail in Glacier National Park in Montana. It was the park’s first fatal bear incident since 1998. Investigators have temporarily closed the trail. (More)
➤ Boomer, a search K-9, helped locate a missing 96-year-old man in Hillsborough County. Multiple first responder units joined the search before Boomer found the man a few hundred yards from his home. (See Video)
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DeSantis Signals Third Special Session
