New Health and Education Laws

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed eight health and education-related bills into law on Tuesday, including a measure to make it more affordable for state employees to get follow-up breast cancer exams.

The new law, which goes into effect Jan. 1, 2026, waives additional copays, deductibles, and other cost-sharing requirements for state employees’ diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations.

The bill cleared both chambers without a single vote against it.

Another bill signed into law, the Evin B. Hartsell Act, requires public schools to teach Disability History and Awareness in grades K–12 during the first two weeks of October.

Cucumbers Recalled for Salmonella

Cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers in Boynton Beach and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales in Delray have been linked to illnesses caused by salmonella in at least 26 people across 15 states. Nine people have been hospitalized, but no deaths have been reported.

The newest batch of cucumbers affected were sold to restaurants, stores, and food service distributors between April 29 and May 19 and may still be within their labeled shelf life this week. 

The outbreak was detected during a follow-up inspection at Bedner Growers, which was tied to a 2024 outbreak that sickened 551 people and led to 155 hospitalizations in 34 states and Washington, D.C.

New Florida Tourism Record

Florida set an all-time annual record in 2024 with 143 million visitors, an increase of 1.7% over the previous record set in 2023. The historic growth includes 130.7 million domestic travelers, 8.9 million overseas visitors, and 3.4 million Canadian tourists.

During the first quarter of 2025, Florida welcomed 41.2 million guests, 91.9% of whom were domestic visitors. The majority of international travelers—64.2%—arrived by non-air travel.

Gov. Ron DeSantis said that Florida’s tourism industry leads the nation, and the results offer “proof that our freedom-first policies work, and that Florida remains the best place to visit, work, and raise a family.”

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➤ Tallahassee: Former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz is considering a run for governor, complicating a Republican primary that already includes Trump-endorsed Rep. Byron Donalds and possibly Casey DeSantis, the current governor’s wife. (More)

➤ Leon County: Prosecutors have opened a formal investigation into the Hope Florida foundation, the first law enforcement probe into the charity championed by Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis. (More)

➤ East Coast: A federal judge ruled that Florida has to temporarily stop approving new septic tanks in areas near the Northern Indian River Lagoon—a 156-mile-long estuary that starts in Volusia County—and must start feeding manatees again. (More)

➤ Orlando: City leaders approved a conceptual design for a $12 million memorial at the Pulse Nightclub location, drawn up by an 18-member citizens advisory board. (See Rendering)

➤ Manatee County: The school board voted 3-2 in a special meeting Tuesday to terminate the contract of Superintendent Dr. Jason Wysong, citing communication issues. District Chief of Staff Kevin Chapman was named interim superintendent. (More)

➤ Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, now Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens, changed its name to reflect the zoo’s dual dedication to plants and animals, adding the tagline, “For Animals. For Plants. Forever.” (More)

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➤ Florida State shortstop Alex Lodise was named the 2025 ACC Player of the Year, as well as the conference’s Defensive Player of the Year. The St. Augustine native batted .422 on the season, an ACC high. (More)

➤ Florida basketball netted a commitment from former Arkansas guard Boogie Fland on Tuesday. Fland scored over 13 points per game during his freshman season with the Razorbacks. (More)

➤ Buccaneers legend Simeon Rice was inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor on Monday, which team owner Bryan Glazer hopes will advance his case to make the NFL Hall of Fame in the near future. (More)

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➤ Revlon announced it will close its manufacturing facility on Jacksonville’s Westside, with 127 employees permanently laid off. (More)

➤ EL AL’s year-round flights to Israel from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport will be phased out by April 2026, as the airline consolidates its operations to Miami International Airport. (More)

➤ Freebee, a South Florida microtransit service, was awarded a contract by Seminole County that will start in October with a fleet of 35 on-demand vehicles. (See Details)

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➤ Third-grade students from Daytona Beach’s Westside Elementary School were surprised with a trip to Disney World after their teacher, Tasney Thomas, secretly raised the funds. (See Video)

➤ Agriculture researchers say finger limes, also known as citrus caviar, have the potential to be a new fruit grown in the Sunshine State. (See Photos)

➤ Epic Universe’s nightly Cosmos Fountain Show at Universal Orlando features music from the Super Mario video game series to showcase Super Nintendo World. (See Video)

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