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MONDAY, JULY 29, 2024

Good Morning! On this day in 1999, Walt Disney World's Rock 'n' Roller Coaster opened at Disney-MGM Studios in Orlando with a special, invitation-only party with Aerosmith band members as the guests of honor.

Do you find yourself longing for the surf and sand? Here’s a list of the 15 best beaches in our beautiful state. How many have you visited?

Have an idea about Flyover Florida? Let us know how we're doing by replying to this e-mail.

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'Stop WOKE' Act Struck Down

A judge issued a final order Friday to overturn the Stop WOKE Act, a Florida law that limited diversity and race-based discussions in private workplaces.

U.S. District Judge Mark Walker previously ruled the law unconstitutional, which an appeals court upheld in March. Walker’s latest order makes his temporary injunction permanent.

The permanent injunction strikes down the law’s workplace provisions on the basis of First Amendment violations of free speech. The act prohibited businesses from inserting critical-race-theory teachings into student curricula or staff programming.

Whether the provisions can go forward for higher education is still under appeal.

Boar's Head Recalls Dangerous Cold Cuts

Boar’s Head brand of cold cuts has recalled over 200,000 pounds of meat sliced at deli counters nationwide, including at Publix supermarket chain and other stores in Florida.

The recall includes bologna, garlic bologna, beef bologna, beef salami, Italian Cappy-style ham, and Extra Hot Italian Cappy-style ham stamped with an Aug. 10 sell-by date.

Also included is Steakhouse Roasted Bacon Heat and Eat, with a sell-by date of Aug. 15.

The company said customers should throw away the recalled products or return them to the store for a refund. Health officials said refrigerators should be thoroughly cleaned to prevent contamination of other foods.

Potential Storms Developing in the Tropics

Following a lull in tropical activity in the past two weeks, two waves in the open Atlantic waters this week could develop into storms that threaten Florida.

The leading one is now being monitored by the National Hurricane Center (NHC), which says it has a 40% chance of developing.

The NHC said conditions could become conducive for storm development in a day or two, and a tropical depression could form around midweek.

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South Florida

➤ Palm Beach Gardens: A non-profit is partnering with the city on a $40-million facility featuring two NHL ice rinks set to open in 2026. (See Details)

➤ The Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College will host the first official FIFA exhibition in the U.S. as part of Miami’s role as a 2026 World Cup host city. (More)

Central Florida

➤ Port St. Lucie: People who did renovation work for Sandpiper Bay Resort are protesting outside the location, saying they haven't been paid since February. The resort owes 36 companies almost $5 million. (Video)

➤ Orlando: Valencia College will receive $500,000 from the Lowe’s Foundation to start an accelerated plumbing program. The state school is one of eight to get funds to support the training of 50,000 people for skilled trades careers in the U.S. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, the state said last week it is providing $7.2 million to St. Petersburg College for workforce training to create new job opportunities for residents in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. (More)

North Florida

➤ Volusia County: An extensive construction project to replace the State Road 44 bridge over the St. Johns River began last week. Access to the existing bridge will not be affected during construction. (More)

➤ Jacksonville: A proposed condo tower could become the tallest building in the region between Atlanta and Miami. The 720-foot-tall building is planned for a lot between the former Jacksonville Landing and the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront garage. (More)

➤ Daytona Beach: A federal judge ruled last week that the city’s panhandling ordinance is unconstitutional and has permanently blocked it from being enforced. (More)

The Panhandle

➤ Escambia County: The school board approved a $3.9 million land purchase along Beulah School Road between Mobile Highway and Helms Road for a new grade school. (More)

➤ Gov. Ron DeSantis said last week at a news conference that Florida needs to return to No. 1 in college football. He also added that he had spoken with other governors about collaborating on guidelines for the new name, image, and likeness (NIL) law that affects college sports. (More)

➤ Caeleb Dressel, an Orange Park native, who grew up in Green Cove Springs, won his eighth career gold medal in the men's 4x100m swimming relay on Saturday. It was the first gold medal for Team USA at the Paris Olympics. (Video)

➤ Tua Tagovailoa finalized a four-year, $212.4 million extension with the Miami Dolphins on Friday, making it the richest contract in the team's history. (More)

➤ The Miami Marlins traded fan favorite centerfielder Jazz Chisholm to the New York Yankees on Saturday in exchange for three minor league prospects. (More)

➤ The Tampa Bay Rays also did some dealing, trading all-star outfielder Randy Arozarena to the Seattle Mariners and star reliever Jason Adam to the San Diego Padres. (More)

➤ Yesterday's Results: MLB | PGA | LPGA

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➤ JetBlue filed a lawsuit against the Florida Department of Revenue, accusing Florida of wrongfully assessing that the airline owes an additional $631,000 for corporate income taxes from 2019 to 2021. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, JetBlue announced last week it is launching daily, year-round service from Orlando to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport starting in January. (More)

➤ National construction company Suffolk is putting a team together in Sarasota to support existing work and promote future growth in the city. (More)

➤ Conn’s HomePlus is closing 18 locations in Florida as part of a nationwide closing and bankruptcy. The home goods chain has locations mainly across the Southern U.S. (See List)

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➤ Two zebus were found wandering in Lacoochee on Thursday. Authorities are seeking the owners of the hump-backed cattle. (See Photo)

➤ A Florida bride was arrested for allegedly beating up her groom and biting his brother in a fight over a prenup agreement a few days before their wedding. (More)

➤ A Hernando County middle school math teacher, Jaime Suarez, was named Florida Teacher of the Year on Thursday and awarded $50,000. (See Photo)

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