Condo Relief Bills Signed

On Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills impacting condo owners. The bills strike a balance between structural safety and the financial realities unit owners face.

Calling it the condo relief bill, DeSantis signed into law changes in the regulation of condos and cooperatives, increasing transparency and accountability for condominium associations and providing financial relief for condo owners.

DeSantis also signed House Bill 393 to improve the My Safe Florida Condo Pilot Program and tailor it more specifically to condo owners. It makes condo associations eligible for grants to improve their resiliency against extreme weather events.

The governor started the press conference by talking about the June 2021 Surfside condo collapse that killed almost 100 people, saying that though well-intentioned, the legislation enacted afterward needed adjustments.

Taking the Lead in Aerospace and Transportation

While at the Florida Activation Event in Paris—a trade mission to attract foreign investment to the state—Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two pieces of legislation last week, establishing programs that further the state’s position as an industry leader in aerospace and transportation.

The first program is the International Aerospace Innovation Fund, which will be administered by Space Florida. It aims to drive global aerospace research, commercialization, and workforce development in the state.

The second program establishes the Florida Transportation Research Institute, offering a center for the state’s universities and aerospace industries to conduct research and innovation.

The bill also provides new funding mechanisms for spaceports and manufacturing projects, protects aerospace interests, and supports next-generation aviation technologies.

‘Alligator Sunrise’ Wins Photo Contest

Florida State Parks announced the winners of its 2024 Capture the Real Florida photo contest, “showcasing the unparalleled beauty and diversity of the Sunshine State’s natural treasures.”

This year’s competition featured three divisions—professional/hobbyist, student, and mobile phone—inviting photographers of all skill levels to share their unique perspectives of Florida’s iconic landscapes, wildlife, and experiences.

Deb Skinner won the grand prize in the professional/hobbyist division with her photograph, Alligator Sunrise. The picture of Myakka River State Park in Sarasota captured still water, mirrored trees, and a gator basking in the morning glow.

Skinner’s win comes with a $2,500 gift card to B&H Photo, a stand-up paddleboard, a hammock, and a Florida State Parks annual pass. See more photo entries here.

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➤ Statewide: State Sen. Jay Collins, acting as the liaison for Florida, has spent over a week in Cyprus, Israel, and Jordan helping Americans evacuate the region by working with Grey Bull Rescue to bring them back to the U.S. through Tampa. (See Photo)

➤ Orlando: Siblings Randolph Bracy and LaVon Bracy Davis will face off today against Alan Grayson in a special Democratic primary election for the state Senate seat previously held by Geraldine Thompson, who died earlier this year. The winner will face a Republican opponent in a later general election. (More)

➤ Broward County: Judge Francis Viamontes helped detain a suspect during the 2025 National Speech & Debate Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, while there with her daughter. (More)

➤ Indian Creek Village: Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation to prevent neighboring town Surfside from blocking or charging for sewer line installations by Indian Creek Village, an island community home to Jeff Bezos and Ivanka Trump. (More)

➤ Fort Walton Beach: Chief of Police Robert Bage is the new president of the Florida Police Chiefs Association, sworn in by U.S. Marshal Bill Burger during the organization’s 73rd summer conference held in Miami Beach. (More)

➤ Gainesville: The University of Florida appointed former Rep. Chuck Clemons as vice president for government and community relations, as of July 1. A UF alum, Clemons represented the area in House District 22. (More)

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➤ Around 400,000 people attended the Panthers’ Stanley Cup victory parade in Fort Lauderdale, making it one of the largest celebration parades in NHL history. (More)

➤ The Miami Heat lost out on acquiring Kevin Durant after refusing to include Bam Adebayo or Kel’el Ware in trade discussions. (More)

➤ Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill said he is campaigning to keep Jalen Ramsey on the team amid plans to trade the cornerback. (More)

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➤ Florida’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.7% last month—which remains a half point below the national average. The lowest unemployment rate in the state is the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro, at 3.1%. (More)

➤ Gas prices dropped four cents per gallon over the weekend, though they’re 15 cents higher than a week ago. The average price for regular unleaded in Florida is currently $3.10 per gallon. (See Map)

➤ The United Launch Alliance launched Amazon’s Kuiper 2 mission on the Atlas V 551 rocket from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Monday at 6:54 a.m. (See Video)

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➤ Multiple waterspouts were seen in the sky on Sunday along the Bradenton Riverwalk, with videos and pictures captured of two at once. (See Photo)

➤ A fourth-generation St. Cloud beekeeper uses old family methods and modern techniques to produce all-natural honey in Osceola County. (See Video)

➤ Florida’s higher education landscape has experienced significant leadership turnover, with over a dozen university presidencies changing hands in the past three years. Here’s a guide to six new leaders. (Profile)

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Do you think the U.S. should have bombed Iran this weekend?

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