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Article Icon 1Attorney General Found in Contempt

On Tuesday, Florida’s attorney general was found to be in civil contempt of a federal judge’s order over a new state law making it a misdemeanor for people to enter the state illegally.

U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said that Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s arguments that he didn’t flout her injunction, which put the law on hold, were unconvincing.

At issue is a letter Uthmeier sent to law enforcement on April 23, stating that he couldn’t stop them from making arrests under SB 4C, a law making it a first-degree misdemeanor for a person to enter the state as an “unauthorized alien.”

Uthmeier was spared from paying a fine or spending time in jail. Instead, the judge ordered the state’s chief legal officer to file biweekly reports to her about whether any arrests, detentions, or law enforcement actions have been made under the law.

Article Icon 1Food Network Star Anne Burrell Dead at 55

Anne Burrell, 55, the Food Network star best known for leading the channel’s hit show Worst Cooks in America, died on Tuesday at her home in Brooklyn, New York.

Her cause of death was not immediately reported. However, TMZ stated she was found unresponsive at her residence on Tuesday morning.

The news came one day after Burrell announced her next professional endeavor—a partnership with Miami-based CareRite Centers. The plan was for the chef to help the rehabilitation and nursing centers expand their Signature Culinary Excellence program.

Article Icon 1Panthers Win the Stanley Cup

The Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 last night, securing the franchise’s second consecutive Stanley Cup. The Panthers won the series in six games, one fewer than last year’s matchup with the Oilers.

The Panthers started fast by scoring twice in the first period, including a beautiful goal from Sam Reinhart within the first five minutes of action. Reinhart went on to log four goals in the game, a feat that hadn’t been accomplished since 1957.

Center Sam Bennett was named Stanley Cup MVP after logging a playoff-high fifteen goals, five of which came in the Finals.

Only one other team has won back-to-back Stanley Cup championships since the turn of the century—the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2020 and 2021.

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Around Florida

Tallahassee: Lawmakers have adjourned, passing a $115 billion budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year that begins July 1. The budget now goes to Gov. Ron DeSantis for approval and line-item vetoes. (More)

Statewide: Voter registration information as of May 31 reflected a continuing surge in Republican momentum, with an advantage over Democrats at a record of over 1.3 million voters. (See Chart)

Miami: Republican U.S. Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart is urging the Trump administration to stop the deportation of a former Venezuelan political prisoner who was recently detained by U.S. immigration authorities. (See Details)

Manatee County: Officials approved $3 million in funding for emergency repairs to the Lake Manatee Dam, which will be completed in the next 30 days. (See Video)

Boca Raton: For financial reasons, the Coastal Stewards conservation organization announced the closing of its sea turtle rehabilitation center at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. (More)

Volusia County: The application deadline to serve on the next Charter Review Commission is extended until July 18. On Aug. 5, the county council will select 15 people to serve for one year. (More)


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Florida Sports

Construction has begun on the University of South Florida’s new on-campus football stadium. The project is set to be completed by the start of the 2027 football season. (More)

 The Florida Gators dismissed defensive lineman Stephon Shivers from the program following his arrest for false imprisonment on June 1. (More)

The Orlando Magic’s recent rebranding includes a logo change and much more. (See Why)

Yesterday’s results: MLB | NHL | WNBA | NCAAB | Soccer

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➤ Google launched an experimental AI-based weather model to predict a tropical cyclone’s track, intensity, size, and structure. Google is partnering with the National Hurricane Center to support forecasts and warnings. (More)

 Delray Beach reached a $15 million settlement with chemical manufacturers 3M and DuPont after detecting elevated levels of PFAS, known as forever chemicals, in its water supply. (More)

 At Home, a warehouse-style decor store, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is closing 26 stores nationwide, including one of its nine stores in Florida in North Miami. (See List)

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Et Cetera

➤ NASA’s Mars Odyssey orbiter, launched from Cape Canaveral in 2001, captured the first-ever picture of a giant volcano on Mars. (See Video)

HUNKS vs. Hurricanes premiered at the Tampa Theater. The documentary short highlights the moving company racing to help pick up storm debris before Hurricane Milton hit last October. (See Video)

➤ An Orlando couple engaged at the 2006 World Cup is excited to volunteer at the FIFA Club World Cup tournament this year. (See Photo)

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Do you like surprises?

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Tuesday’s Results:

Would you quit your job if you won millions in the lottery?

  1. Yes: 41%
  2. I don’t work: 38%
  3. No: 21%
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