Friday, July 3, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1971, Melbourne native and The Doors frontman Jim Morrison died in Paris at 27. He remains one of rock’s most influential figures, with deep Florida ties, including his infamous 1969 Miami concert arrest.

Today’s Trivia is all about one of Florida’s quirkiest traditions: the annual Worm Gruntin’ Festival. With the Fourth of July just one day away, we’d love to hear about your favorite holiday traditions. Do you have a can’t-miss family cookout, fireworks spot, or famous Key lime pie recipe? Hit reply and tell us!

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Florida among 17 States with Parasite

Cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness that causes severe diarrhea, has hit 17 states including, Florida, since May 1, with the CDC tracking 145 cases.

Current data indicate that Florida has logged one to 10 cases. Twenty people have been hospitalized, with no deaths reported.

Cyclospora spreads through food or water contaminated with feces and is often tied to fresh produce. New York has reported the most, followed by Illinois and Texas. Investigators have not identified a source.

Cases typically climb from May through August. The CDC urges thorough produce washing and a doctor visit if symptoms appear within a week of eating raw produce.

Rabid Fox Attacks Girl on Porch

A rabid fox attacked a 5-year-old girl on her front porch in Lowndes County, Georgia, north of the Florida line, latching onto her leg before family pried it off.

The June 28 attack, caught on a Ring camera, came minutes after a neighbor fought off what appeared to be the same fox.

The fox tested positive for rabies. The girl was released from the hospital and is receiving post-exposure treatment.

Days later, Florida health officials issued a rabies alert in Suwannee County after a raccoon tested positive, urging residents to avoid or report animals acting unusually aggressive or tame.

Trump Airport Signs Go Up

Palm Beach International Airport is officially becoming President Donald J. Trump International Airport, with new signs already going up along I-95 ahead of the July 9 switch.

The renaming honors President Donald Trump, a longtime Palm Beach County resident, and cleared the Legislature under House Bill 919, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in March.

The state budget set aside $2.75 million for the rebrand, from terminal signs to baggage tags. The three-letter code stays PBI until Aug. 18, when it becomes DJT.

Some travelers have cheered the new name, though a local pilot has sued to block it.

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➤ Statewide: Authorities found a 17-year-old boy with autism safe in DeLand after Florida issued its first-ever Spectrum Alert, while investigators said potential criminal charges remain under review. (More)

➤ Flagler and St. Johns counties: Authorities arrested three people after rescuing 74 neglected and abandoned dogs in Flagler and St. Johns counties, where investigators said three dogs died and dozens more needed urgent veterinary care. (More)

➤ St. Lucie County: Sheriff’s marine deputies rescued two people after their small motorized boat sank in the Intracoastal Waterway on July 1, with body camera footage capturing the dramatic water rescue. (See Rescue)

➤ Wakulla County: Officials are exploring the purchase of the Talquin water system to address months of brown water complaints, saying major infrastructure upgrades may be needed to solve the problem. (More)

➤ Fort Lauderdale: OneBlood is seeking 50 units of rare, closely matched blood for 18-year-old Gigi Felix before her bone marrow transplant, with donors of African descent offering the best chance for a match. (More)

➤ Flagler County: Deputies are searching for a woman accused of stealing crab legs, Lipton iced tea, and other groceries for what investigators described as a “seafood date night” from a Flagler County Winn-Dixie. (More)

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➤ Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero homered for the sixth straight game on Wednesday night, becoming the youngest player in over 120 years to accomplish the feat at 22 years old. (More)

➤ Tim Hardaway Sr. said his son won’t be wearing his retired No. 10 after signing a one-year, $6.5 million deal with the Miami Heat this week. “My legacy is my legacy,” the elder Hardaway explained, “Even though he likes to wear 10.” (More)

➤ Florida Panthers forward Eetu Luostarinen agreed to an eight-year extension this week as the two-time Stanley Cup champions continue retooling. Florida also acquired goaltender Jacob Markstrom from New Jersey on Tuesday after longtime starter Sergei Bobrovsky left for Toronto on a three-year, $21 million deal. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Lightning signed forward Ilya Mikheyev to a four-year, $15.4 million contract. The 31-year-old had 18 goals for Chicago last season. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: World Cup | Wimbledon | MLB | WNBA | Golf

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➤ Holon still plans to build its autonomous-vehicle manufacturing plant in Jacksonville after receiving a one-year extension from the city, with groundbreaking now expected in 2026. (See Details)

➤ BayCare is partnering with Zipline to launch an on-demand drone delivery service that will bring prescription medications directly to patients’ homes in the St. Petersburg area. (See Details)

➤ The International Builders’ Show will leave Orlando for Las Vegas through at least 2039 after organizers said the event outgrew the region’s convention space, hotel capacity, and transportation infrastructure. (More)

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➤ A box of decades-old family photos found on Sanibel has resurfaced, and WINK News is asking the public to help identify the people pictured so the long-lost keepsakes can be returned to their owners. (See Photos)

➤ The Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse preservation society launched a $2 million campaign to restore the 119-year-old Broward County landmark as salt-air corrosion threatens the historic structure. (See Details)

➤ Vero Beach and Indian River County will bury a community time capsule today as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebration, preserving local history until the nation’s tricentennial in 2076. (More)

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➤ Wisconsin school officials barred a graduating senior from including a Bible verse in the ceremony slideshow. (Hear Episode)

➤ Brooklyn bodegas are openly selling an experimental weight-loss drug over the counter, despite a federal ban on its commercial sale. (Listen Now)