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WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2024

Good Morning! On this day in 1962, actor Wesley Snipes, known for his roles in films such as "Blade" and "New Jack City," was born in Orlando.

The back-to-school sales tax holiday started on Monday. Don’t forget to pick up your school aides, clothing, shoes, and computer items before Sunday, Aug. 11.

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Atlas 5 Landmark Mission Launches

An Atlas 5 rocket launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 6:45 a.m. on Tuesday, carrying a classified national security payload. See the launch here.

The mission is a milestone for both the Atlas V rocket and United Launch Alliance (ULA) as it marks the 58th and final national security satellite launch for the Atlas V and ULA's 100th mission supporting U.S. military and intelligence agencies.

ULA, a partnership between Boeing and Lockheed Martin, has a long history of launching military and spy satellites using the Atlas family and now-retired Delta 2 and more powerful Delta 4 rockets.

Large Tropical Wave Eyes Sunshine State

The National Hurricane Center has increased the likelihood of a new tropical depression or storm developing in the Atlantic to 60% within the next seven days.

The potential storm could reach Florida by Friday.

If the system gains sufficient strength, it could become Tropical Storm Debby.

List: Florida Most Family-Friendly State

Florida is the most family-friendly state in the country, with three cities—Clearwater, Orlando, and Cape Coral—ranking in the top five, according to a new study by Rustic Pathways.

Clearwater ranks as the second most family-friendly city in America, behind Charleston, South Carolina. The city scored 71.93 points out of a possible 100.

Researchers analyzed 323 cities based on affordability, safety, and family activities, including the number of family activities per capita, public transportation costs, and crime rates.

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South Florida

➤ Charlotte County: Using advanced DNA technology, the Sheriff's Office Cold Case Team has identified skeletal remains discovered over 20 years ago as Alejandro Narciso Lago, who was reported missing in Miami in 2001. (See Photo)

➤ Boca Raton: High school engineering students shined at a Texas competition with a solar-powered car they built from scratch. (Video)

➤ Naples: The city’s Humane Society is celebrating National Mutt Day by encouraging residents to embrace, adopt, and celebrate mixed breed dogs with 10 Reasons to Rescue a Mutt. (See Reasons)

Central Florida

➤ Port Richey: The city is transitioning its emergency dispatch for police, fire, and medical emergencies to Pasco County. The change only affects landline calls, which now go directly to the city’s dispatchers. (More)

➤ Orlando: The 2024 National School Safety Conference on how to identify threats of violence and stop mass shootings in schools is taking place now through Aug. 2, with school officials and law enforcement from around the world. (Video)

North Florida

➤ The Jacksonville Aviation Authority approved a five-year lease agreement on Monday for hypersonic aircraft company Hermeus to open an engine test facility at the Cecil Airport. (Video)

➤ Gainesville: Local author Lauren Gonzalez is offering signings for her newly released book, 100 Things to Do in Gainesville Before You Die, throughout August. (See Dates)

The Panhandle

➤ Escambia County: Pensacola Beach celebrated the first sea turtle hatch of the season, with 59 hatchlings reported entering the Gulf of Mexico. (More)

➤ Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis awarded grants to more than a dozen CarePortal churches on Monday at a press conference discussing the state’s Hope Florida Initiative. (See List)

➤ The U.S. Men's Gymnastics Team made headlines on Monday when they earned their first Olympic medal since 2008. Brody Malone and Stephen Nedoroscik, who trained in Sarasota for the Games, played crucial roles in the bronze-medal victory. (Video)

➤ Swimmer Ryan Murphy, a 29-year-old raised in Jacksonville, earned a bronze medal in the men's 100m backstroke on Monday, marking his third consecutive Olympic Games with a medal and bringing his total to seven for Team USA. (Video)

➤ Orlando Magic players Franz and Moe Wagner helped Germany defeat Japan 97-77 in their first Olympic game, combining for 37 points. (More)

➤ Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was voted number 36 on the NFL Top 100, ahead of other notable quarterbacks such as Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert. (More)

Yesterday's results: MLB

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➤ Badcock Home Furniture, founded in 1904, is closing all 300 stores, including 80 in Florida. The retailer was acquired in 2023 by Conn’s, which filed for bankruptcy last week. (See List)

➤ Palmetto-based Feld Entertainment named a new CEO and a new president last week. The world’s largest privately-owned live entertainment company produces shows like Disney on Ice and the Super Motocross World Championship. (More)

➤ Orlando-based cargo and passenger charter provider National Airlines announced the order of four new Boeing 777-200F aircraft to expand its fleet to 17. (More)

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➤ Four state parks offer exceptional views of the Perseid meteor shower that will be putting on a show across the sky throughout August. (See Details)

➤ A Florida man in a golf cart was arrested and charged with a DUI after fleeing from a deputy in The Villages. (Video)

➤ The Flora-Bama in Perdido Key and The Gator Club in Sarasota are among 27 drinking destinations in the country named on the 2024 USA TODAY Bars of the Year list. (Video)

➤ Meanwhile, dog bars are becoming more popular if you prefer to drink with your pup. These unique establishments offer a space where dogs can mingle and play while their owners relax and enjoy a drink. (See Top 10 List)

➤ Dear Flyover reader: in case you missed my note yesterday—I need your help to carry on our mission of providing free, unbiased content. With the July 31 budget deadline approaching, I’m asking our generous readers who can contribute to do so. Any amount will help us meet our financial commitments. Thank you for anything you can do. – Cole