Tomato Growers Cheer End of Mexico Deal

Florida lawmakers are applauding the U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to withdraw from an agreement with Mexico to control tomato imports, saying that Florida farmers will benefit from being able to compete fairly in the marketplace.

Florida tomato growers have asked the Commerce Department for years to terminate the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement, saying Mexico has been selling their products at prices below those in the U.S. market—a practice known as “dumping.”

Industry officials say that when the first Tomato Suspension Agreement was reached in the mid-1990s, Florida had nearly 300 tomato producers. Now, there are a few more than 30.

Legislators in Arizona and Texas fiercely oppose the measure, claiming that the 17.09% tariff on Mexican tomatoes will harm their economies and provide consumers with less choice and higher prices.

Professional Cricket Comes to South Florida

Professional cricket is being played in the Sunshine State as Major League Cricket (MLC), the top-level American cricket league, which hosts matches at Broward County Stadium at Central Broward Park in Lauderhill.

This past Saturday’s first matchup, between the LA Knight Riders and MI New York, had a scattered but noisy crowd of about 3,000 people.

Broward County Stadium’s cricket field has hosted matches for over a decade, but this is the first time the stadium has hosted top-level, domestic club matches after becoming the first International Cricket Council-certified stadium in the U.S.

MLC features Twenty20 cricket, a faster-paced version of the game that lasts about as long as a baseball game.

Jacksonville Named America’s Most Boring City

A new nationwide ranking has found Jacksonville to be the most boring city in America due to its lack of nightlife, cultural attractions, and dining diversity.

FinanceBuzz evaluated 75 major cities, assigning each an excitement score based on nightlife, dining variety, cultural landmarks, outdoor recreation, and festivals. Jacksonville received just 14.3 points.

Florida and Texas have two cities among the 10 most boring cities: Jacksonville and Tallahassee in Florida, and Corpus Christi and San Antonio in Texas. Conversely, two of the five most exciting cities in the country, Miami and Orlando, are in the Sunshine State.

Jacksonville leaders pushed back, arguing the report overlooks gems like the St. Johns River, local art walks, and a growing craft beer scene.

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➤ Tallahassee: Gov. Ron DeSantis deployed three swiftwater rescue teams from the Florida Division of Emergency Management to support rescue and recovery efforts in Texas. The governor said he is standing by in case further assistance is requested. (More)

➤ Pinellas County: A bomb threat aboard an Allegiant flight departing St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport on Sunday is under investigation. A suspect is in custody, and no passengers were hurt. (See Details)

➤ St. Augustine: The city has approved a $49 million, 30-year plan to revitalize the West King district of the Old City. (See Details)

➤ Fernandina Beach: A large gangway collapsed during a Fourth of July fireworks display at the Harbor Marina, creating a panic. (See Video)

➤ Space Coast: Brig. Gen. Kristin Panzenhagen, who was the Space Force officer in charge of overseeing each launch, handed off some of her duties to Space Force Col. Brian Chatman. (More)

➤ Okeechobee County: Pulitzer Prize Board members are asking the Florida Supreme Court to halt President Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against them until he leaves office. (More)

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➤ The Miami Heat acquired Norman Powell from the Los Angeles Clippers yesterday in a three-team trade that also involved the Utah Jazz. Powell averaged 21.8 points per game last season, a career best. (More)

➤ The Tampa Bay Rays are sending two infielders—Jonathan Aranda and Brandon Lowe—to the 2025 All-Star Game. The Marlins’ lone selection was outfielder Kyle Stowers. (More)

➤ Florida State secured a commitment from 5-star defensive back Chauncey Kennon on Sunday, beating out Georgia, Miami, and Florida for the No. 27 prospect nationally and the No. 2 cornerback in the class of 2026. (More)

Yesterday’s results: MLB | Soccer | WNBA | Wimbledon

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➤ Gas prices dropped slightly over the weekend, though they remain higher than a week ago. The average price for regular unleaded in Florida is $3.07 per gallon. (See Map)

➤ Ascension St. Vincent’s health care will be featured on the front of Sporting Club Jacksonville’s team uniform shirts as part of a multi-year agreement. Ascension will provide health care services for the women’s soccer team. (More)

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➤ A Winter Park surfer was taken to the hospital on Sunday with non-life-threatening injuries after being bitten by a shark at New Smyrna Beach. (More)

➤ Miami is Florida’s most stressed city and 41st in the nation, according to a report released by WalletHub on Monday. (See List)

➤ Pie in the sky? The Key Lime Pie Drop from the top of the Key West Lighthouse highlighted the final day of the annual Key Lime Festival, with contestants dropping miniature pies encased in protective contraptions. (See Photo)

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Have you read the Declaration of Independence?

1. All of it: 35%
2. Parts of it: 34%
3. No: 17%
4. Can’t remember: 14%

Complete the lyrics to this Kenny Chesney song: “Can’t say I got a whole lot of cares/I’m in the redneck Riviera/It’s getting crazy, getting hammered/Sitting right here at the_______”

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