Good Morning! On this day in 1896, a Category 2 hurricane came ashore near Pensacola with 100 mph winds, unroofing about 35 houses and sinking nine fishing boats in the harbor.
In yesterday’s Poll question, we asked where you like to take out-of-state visitors. Your answers included Florida’s epic golfing and fishing, of course. But you also recommended destinations such as the Kennedy Space Center, the Serpentarium in DeLand, and the Loggerhead Turtle Hospital in Jupiter. Hit reply to share any other hot spots your guests have loved.
If you got a little too much sun over the Fourth of July weekend, you’re probably paying for it now. Before you reach for expensive creams, experts say several tried-and-true remedies can calm irritated skin and speed up recovery. In today’s Flyover Podcast, Ayla shares five of the most effective sunburn remedies and explains why they work. Curious which ones made the list? Tune in here to learn more!
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CAIR Sues Over Terrorist Designation
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) sued Gov. Ron DeSantis in federal court within hours of his July 1 announcement that Florida plans to designate the group a domestic terrorist organization.
The designation relies on a new state law, HB 1471, that allows the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to label groups as terrorist organizations, subject to Cabinet approval. DeSantis pointed to CAIR’s listing as an unindicted co-conspirator in the Holy Land Foundation terror-financing case. He also named Antifa and the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist groups.
CAIR’s lawsuit, filed in Tallahassee, argues the law violates the First Amendment and due process, calling it a regime with “no evidentiary requirements, no standard of proof.” The group says it could be forced to shut down its Florida operations by July 8 without court intervention.
A federal judge blocked DeSantis’ 2025 executive order targeting CAIR in March of this year. The state has appealed.
Deadly Shooting at Pensacola Teen Takeover
A 19-year-old man was killed, and six other people were injured when gunfire broke out during a “teen takeover” in downtown Pensacola early Sunday, hours after Fourth of July celebrations.
Hundreds of unaccompanied young people, some as young as middle school age, had filled the streets near Palafox and Intendencia, fighting and throwing fireworks before the shooting around 1:20 a.m. The victims range in age from 16 to 26, and all six survivors are expected to recover.
Police believe the shooting was targeted, and no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. Chief Eric Winstrom said about 50 extra officers were downtown, yet “someone was still bold enough to commit this heinous act of violence.”
Street takeovers also turned violent over the holiday in South Florida, where two Miami-Dade takeovers left three people hospitalized and a deputy injured.
Giménez: Deporting Haitians a ‘Huge Mistake’
U.S. Rep. Carlos Giménez, R-Miami, said Sunday that deporting Haitians after the Supreme Court upheld the ending of their Temporary Protected Status (TPS) would be a “huge mistake.”
“In the case of Haiti, without a doubt, Haiti is a failed state,” Giménez said. He added that TPS “should not be abused” and that longtime holders should seek another legal status.
The Department of Homeland Security defended the move. “The ‘T’ in TPS stands for temporary,” Department of General Counsel James Percival said.
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➤North Miami: State Rep. Dotie Joseph entered the Democratic primary for governor, joining a field led by former U.S. Rep. David Jolly ahead of the Aug. 18 primary. Joseph, a Haitian-born attorney, decided to run after Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings dropped out of the race. (See Details)
➤ Seminole County: A medical examiner’s report details the alligator attack that killed 31-year-old Brittany Clark in the Econlockhatchee River, where a gator bit her arm and began a “death roll” as her boyfriend fought to free her. Bite marks reportedly matched the jaws of one of two large alligators that were later euthanized. (See Report)
➤ Orlando: Police arrested Justice S. Fletcher after he retrieved a gun from a downtown trash can and fired it into a building. No one was injured, and officers say the firearm was stolen. (See Video)
➤ Largo: Robert Sunmonu, 28, died at the Pinellas County Jail on July 3 after being found unresponsive in his cell. The sheriff’s office says Sunmonu had preexisting medical conditions, and detectives found no evidence of injuries contributing to his death. (See Report)
➤ Treasure Island: The body of LeeAnn Fay Sellers, 41, was recovered about 200 feet offshore Sunday, two days after she failed to return from a solo scuba dive. A fisherman spotted her, still in dive gear. The medical examiner will determine the cause of death. (See Details)
➤ Cape Coral: Four Miami-area men face federal charges in the January robbery of Tio Jewelers, where thieves cut through a wall from a vacant business, held the manager at gunpoint, and stole more than $1 million in jewelry. Each faces up to 20 years if convicted. (See Details)
➤ Statewide: Miami ranked as the nation’s most termite-infested city for the fourth straight year, according to Orkin’s annual report, with Tampa at No. 3 and Orlando at No. 5. Six Florida cities landed in the top 20. (See List)
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➤ Marlins pitcher Eury Pérez was pulled after seven perfect innings against the Athletics on Sunday, but then the bullpen promptly lost the perfect game, the no-hitter, and nearly the lead. Miami barely held on to win 9-8. (More)
➤ The Tampa Bay Rays placed four players on the All-Star roster: third baseman Junior Caminero, who was voted a starter for the second consecutive year, designated hitter Yandy Díaz, and pitchers Drew Rasmussen and Bryan Baker. It’s the fifth time in franchise history that Tampa Bay has sent four or more players. (More)
➤ Meanwhile, Marlins shortstop Otto Lopez and pitcher Max Meyer earned their first career All-Star selections. Lopez leads the majors with a .346 batting average, and Meyer went 9-0 through his first 17 starts to open the season, tying a franchise record. (More)
➤ The Miami Heat are among the favorites to land six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan to pair with Giannis Antetokounmpo, but Sacramento would need to buy out the final year of his $25.7 million contract for Miami to make it work. (More)
➤ Regency Centers, the Jacksonville-based developer, plans to break ground late this year on The Berkeley at Durbin Park, an open-air shopping center in northern St. Johns County anchored by Whole Foods and joined by TJ Maxx, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, and Shake Shack. (See Details)
➤The average price of a gallon of gas slipped 3 cents to $3.75 per gallon on Monday, according to AAA. Prices have hovered near that mark for several weeks. (More)
➤Jacksonville landed about $12.5 million in federal and philanthropic grants to modernize the Mayport working waterfront, advance downtown transportation projects, expand emergency shelter services, and fund tree canopy and youth sustainability programs, Mayor Donna Deegan announced. (See Details)
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➤ Wildlife biologist and Shark Week host Forrest Galante says most shark bites are cases of mistaken identity, as Florida again leads the nation in attacks. He shared beach safety tips for cutting an already slim summer risk. (Read Story)
➤ Tralia, the Gulf Gate pizzeria, earned “Michelin recommended” status in the first Michelin Guide covering all of Florida, with inspectors calling chef Anthony Petralia’s sourdough pies among Sarasota’s best. The restaurant began as a once-a-week pop-up. (See Video)
➤ The Tampa Bay Rays are givingticketed fans $10 in Burst Bucks for snacks and gear and $5 pre-game beer drafts at every Friday home game for the rest of the season. The deal starts Friday, kicking off Evan Longoria’s Rays Hall of Fame induction weekend. (See Details)
➤ K-9 Aries, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office trained drug dog, sniffed out more than 300 grams of methamphetamine on July 4 during a vehicle search on Otter Pond Road, leading to a man’s arrest. (See Details)
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CAIR Sues Over Terrorist Designation
