Florida Judge Dismisses Trump Case

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon in Miami dismissed Former President Donald Trump’s classified documents trial on Monday on the grounds that the appointment and funding for Special Counsel Jack Smith was illegal.

Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed Smith as special counsel in 2022 to oversee federal investigations into Trump’s handling of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach after he left office.

Trump’s lawyers argued that the appointments clause of the Constitution does not permit the Attorney General to appoint a private citizen without Senate confirmation. Judge Cannon ruled that the mere existence of special counsels violates the Constitution.

Prosecutors will be able to appeal the dismissal. In a statement, Trump praised the ruling and said other criminal cases against him should also be tossed out.

Law Enforcement Targets Speeding

On Monday, highway patrol agencies began a week-long “Operation Southern Slow Down” campaign to reduce speed-related crashes and fatalities on interstates and state highways.

The eighth annual campaign is a joint effort by the Florida Department of Transportation and law enforcement agencies in Florida and other Southeastern states, including Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, and Tennessee.

Speeding contributes to 10% of all speeding crashes, and there was a 28% increase in the number of people killed in crashes involving speeding from 2019 to 2022.

Overheated Fans Rush Miami Stadium

Argentina defeated Columbia 1-0 in the Copa America final on Sunday after a 75-minute delay caused by fans pushing to get inside the stadium after waiting for hours in blazing heat. See the video here.

A crowd ran past police officers and stadium attendants to enter Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens in the hours before the 8 p.m. original start time. Fans were seen jumping over security railings and climbing fences.

The stadium briefly went on lockdown, and both teams were taken off the field during their respective warmups as the chaos brewed outside.

Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister’s mother said she needed her son’s assistance to enter the stadium and described the situation outside as “inhumane.”

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➤ Lauderdale-by-the-Sea: City commissioners voted against having open discussions last week about lifeguards on their beaches after more than 300 residents objected. (Video)

➤ Fort Myers Beach: Starting today, Florida Power & Light is installing 700 streetlights from Estero Blvd. and Old San Carlos Blvd. from the north to the south end, including the side streets. (Video)

➤ Leaders of two Central Florida performing arts festivals on Friday said they will give up their grants if Gov. Ron DeSantis restores the $32 million in state funding he nixed for more than 600 Florida arts groups. (More)

➤ Osceola County: Commissioner Ricky Booth and Osceola County Fire Rescue launched a #SwimSafelyOsceola Campaign on Monday to reduce increasing drowning incidents. (See Details)

➤ Jacksonville: One of the most iconic downtown skyscrapers has a new look after crews removed the Wells Fargo logo from the 1 Independent Drive building Sunday morning. (Video)

➤ Volusia County: Riverview Boulevard beach access point in Daytona Beach and Rockefeller Beach Ramp in Ormond Beach closed on Monday for repairs and will reopen in three months and two weeks, respectively. (See Details)

➤ Bay County officials and first responders launched a campaign last week to educate locals and tourists about deadly heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and heat cramps. (More)

➤ Orange Beach: The restaurant Hazel’s Nook in Gulf Shores closed on Monday after 67 years in business. A much-loved local staple, Hazel’s will be replaced by a Duck’s Diner. (More)

➤ Miami Marlins outfielder Dane Myers broke his ankle after kicking one of the doors in the team clubhouse following an ejection on Saturday. (More)

➤ The Miami Marlins and Tampa Bay Rays both opted to take high school outfielders in the 2024 MLB draft, choosing PJ Morlando and Theo Gillen respectively. (More)

➤ Orlando Magic rookie forward Tristan De Silva scored a team-best 23 points in the team’s comeback 91-86 victory in the NBA summer league. (More)

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➤ Fort Lauderdale United FC, a new professional women’s soccer team, is planning a $7 million upgrade to the stadium on Nova Southeastern University’s campus at the site of the old Miami Dolphins training facility. (More)

➤ Ocean Aviation plans to invest more than $67 million at the Miami Executive Airport. Improvements will include a new private aircraft facility and an air museum. (More)

➤ Salt Life lifestyle brand will close 16 stores in Florida if its parent company, Delta Apparel, does not find a buyer as it goes through a Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. (More)

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Do you speed when you drive?

1. Yes
2. Yes, but no more than 10 mph over 
3. No

Monday’s Results:

Of the three most popular food items identified with Florida, which is best: spiny lobster, key lime pie, or gator tails?

1. 1. Spiny lobster: 21.1%
   2. Key lime pie: 65.3%
   3. Gator tails: 13.6%

Where is Coral Castle? 

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