Good Morning! On this day in 1964, the first 536 home lots were sold in the new planned community of Coral Springs, which was built on 3,869 acres of drained swampland.
Most of the state is under heat advisories, with feels-like temperatures ranging from 105 to 110 degrees. Today is expected to be more active with showers and storms. Stay safe and hydrated.
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EAA Reservoir Project Expedited
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a “landmark” agreement between the state and federal government to expedite the construction of the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir for completion by 2029.
The new agreement between the state and the Army Corps of Engineers will allow Florida to take the lead in many areas of the project, including completing the EAA Reservoir system and outflow pumps and stations five years earlier than expected.
The reservoir, located south of Lake Okeechobee, will store over 78 billion gallons of water—covering an area larger than Manhattan—and deliver up to 470 billion gallons of clean water annually while helping to balance the salinity of Florida Bay.
When completed, the reservoir will provide clean freshwater to the Everglades in the dry season (December to June) and support the Biscayne Aquifer, the primary source of drinking water for South Florida.
Teachers Given Resiliency Resources
New resources are available for Florida educators through a program launched this month by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) and First Lady Casey DeSantis.
The Resiliency Florida Teacher Resources initiative provides 44 resources to teachers across the state, enhancing student learning and helping students overcome life challenges with help from the school system.
The program is based on the Department of Education’s 11 “Resiliency Characteristics,” which include perseverance, grit, gratitude, responsibility, responsible decision-making, critical thinking and problem-solving, self-awareness and self-management, mentorship, citizenship, honesty, and empathy.
Carnival’s Celebration Key Opens
A live band, colorful costumed parades, and an appearance by Chief Fun Officer Shaquille O’Neal welcomed the opening of Doral-based Carnival Cruise Line’s Celebration Key in Grand Bahama.
Port Canaveral-based Carnival Vista delivered its passengers to the $600 million development, comprised of 68 acres exclusive to Carnival guests. You can watch the ceremony here.
The oceanfront oasis includes the largest freshwater lagoons in the Bahamas or Caribbean, a 10-story sandcastle structure that houses two water slides, and the world’s largest swim-up bar.
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➤ Statewide: The National Hurricane Center’s seven-day tropical weather outlook is tracking a disturbance in the southern Atlantic with a 10% chance of development over the next week as it gradually moves toward the Leeward Islands. (See Map)
➤ Volusia County: County council leaders will unveil a new $1.7 billion budget proposal at today’s meeting that includes major investments in public transit, housing, and storm recovery. (More)
➤ Brevard County: Students at Challenger 7 Elementary School are returning to class as part of a year-round school pilot program that shortens summer break by three weeks but maintains 180 school days. (See Video)
➤ Pinellas County: The county is hosting three meetings this week for homeowners to sign off on a one-time, $125 million emergency sand dune renourishment project. (See Video)
➤ Miramar: Rudy Theophin, a former mayoral candidate, was sentenced to three years of probation and ordered to repay more than $123,000 in federal funds after pleading guilty to fraudulently obtaining a COVID relief loan. (More)
➤ Charlotte County: Some residents have been alarmed by python sightings near their homes, especially around Rotonda and South Gulf Cove between Englewood and Port Charlotte. (See Video)
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➤ The Jacksonville-based Jaguars Elite flag football team won the 14U Boys youth final this weekend, beating Atlanta Showtime 13-0. (More)
➤ Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk will likely miss the start of next hockey season as he nurses multiple injuries that he played through during the team’s postseason run. (More)
➤The Lake Mary All-Stars won the Little League state championship for a third-straight year on Sunday. Next, they’ll move on to the Southeast Regional round, where they’ll match up against Tennessee. (More)
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➤ Gas prices fell six cents per gallon over the weekend. The average price for regular unleaded in Florida is currently $3.07 per gallon. (See Map)
➤ The Florida Institute of Technology has withdrawn from a partnership with the city of Cape Canaveral to monitor potential impacts of rocket launches on buildings and infrastructure, citing insufficient pricing and scope of research. (More)
➤ Publix opened a new 48,000-square-foot location in Port St. Lucie this weekend, featuring an upstairs area with indoor and outdoor seating. (See Photos)
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➤ Blaise Ingoglia, the state’s new chief financial officer, guaranteed that Floridians will be able to vote on eliminating property taxes for homesteads next year. (Interview)
➤ Originally named Sutherland, Palm Harbor had a week-long celebration to commemorate the century-old name change. It’s one of the last locations in the state to change its name. (More)
➤ Student athletes from Florida and Illinois handed out thank-you cards with $100 inside to workers in Hialeah as part of the “Making a Difference On and Off The Field Campaign.” (See Photo)
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