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A man is suing Walt Disney World over injuries he sustained on a water park slide at Disney’s Blizzard Beach. He was 34 pounds above the ride’s allowable weight limit. Do you think he has a case? Reply to let us know your thoughts.
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Judge Blocks Florida Social Media Law
A federal judge blocked a 2024 Florida law banning minors from social media platforms, saying it likely violates First Amendment rights and that parents have a role in policing social media use.
A group representing companies including Google, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube filed the suit in October, and former Attorney General Ashley Moody had agreed not to enforce the law while the parties wait for a decision.
U.S. District Judge Mark Walker had dismissed the suit in March because the companies had not proven they would be affected. On Tuesday, however, Walker barred the state from enforcing the law.
The measure was designed to prevent harm to youth, specifically targeting platforms that use strategies to build addiction. The judge found the law applies too broadly.
Mayors Bet on Stanley Cup
With the Florida Panthers battling the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL Stanley Cup Final for the second year in a row, the mayor of Sunrise, home of the Panthers, has made a friendly wager with the mayor of Edmonton.
Following Florida’s Game 7 win at home last year, the city of Sunrise sent Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi a signed Florida Panthers jersey, which he wore in a photo after last year’s bet.
This year, Sunrise Mayor Michael J. Ryan upped the ante by challenging Edmonton to declare an official day in honor of the winning team.
The Panthers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning and Toronto Maple Leafs in the playoffs, then beat the Carolina Hurricanes to win a third straight Eastern Conference title.
Florida lost Game 1 of the series to Edmonton 4-3 in overtime last night. Amerant Bank Arena will host a watch party for Game 2 tomorrow night before the series returns home on Monday.
Best Places to Live in Florida
U.S. News & World Report ranked the 81 best places to live in Florida in 2025-2026, with Parkland (No. 1), Palm Harbor (No. 2), and Weston (No. 3) taking the top spots.
The rankings considered quality of life, job market, value of living, net migration, and desirability.
When considering the best places to retire in the U.S., Florida cities dominated the top 20 locations: Naples (No. 1), Sarasota (No. 4), Jacksonville (No. 7), Pensacola (No. 17), Tampa (No. 18), Port St. Lucie (No. 19), and Melbourne (No. 20).
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➤Statewide: Gov. Ron DeSantis has recommended Anastasios Kamoutsas to serve as the state’s next education commissioner. Current Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. will be the University of West Florida’s interim president. (More)
➤ Miami: Ralph Rosado won the District 4 seat on the city commission on Tuesday in a nonpartisan special election to succeed longtime Commissioner Manolo Reyes, who died in April. (More)
➤Fort Lauderdale: A well-known police detective was fired for using police databases to perform searches on his ex-girlfriend and her family and for making conflicting statements about a tracker found on the woman’s car. (See Details)
➤ Manatee County: County commissioners voted unanimously for an ordinance that prohibits new retail pet stores from selling dogs and cats. The measure does not affect the three stores currently operating in the county. (More)
➤Lee County: County commissioners are considering an ordinance to ban smoking and vaping in county parks and public beaches. (More)
➤Cocoa: The city announced the death of Richard “Dick” Blake, 91, who was the first black principal in Brevard Public Schools post-desegregation and the father of Mayor Michael C. Blake. (See Photo)
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➤ Delray Beach resident Coco Gauff beat Madison Keys yesterday, punching her ticket to the French Open semifinals. Gauff plays again today against Lois Boisson. (More)
➤The Orlando Magic have officially rebranded for the first time in 16 years, revealing their new logo and uniforms on social media. (More)
➤ Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter made a ridiculous diving interception at practice. (See the Play)
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➤ Walt Disney Co. is laying off several hundred employees worldwide as the entertainment giant looks to trim costs and adapt to evolving industry conditions. (More)
➤BAE Systems unveiled its new $250 million shiplift and land-level repair complex during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the company’s Jacksonville shipyard. (See Photo)
➤A recent study shows that Florida’s median annual household income is around $72,000, as compared to nearly $81,000 nationally. The average annual income of the top 5% of earners in Florida is about $490,000. (More)
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➤ A Jersey Mike’s employee found a note in the bathroom reading “please help me,” which led to the rescue of a woman being held captive in Santa Rosa County by Jordan Williams, a wrestler who performs as Jayden Steele. (More)
➤ A man was arrested for locking employees inside Papi Steak restaurant in Miami Beach while demanding $6 million, claiming he was owed money for appearing in a Netflix documentary featuring Gordon Ramsay. (See Photo)
➤ Universal Orlando Resort will officially close its Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit rollercoaster on Aug. 18 to make way for a new experience. (See Photo)
➤ Lua, a 5-year-old female jaguar from Zoo de Granby in Quebec, Canada, arrived at Brevard Zoo in Melbourne as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan for jaguars. (See Photo)
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