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TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2024

Good Morning! On this day in 2017, Snooty, the world’s oldest-known manatee, died in Bradenton at age 69.

Note from the CEO: Big news for our Flyover Florida readers! Later today, I'm going to send you a short, personal email and I hope you will take the time to read it.

I don't want to give too much away, but if you haven't heard, the Flyover has launched our own brand of coffe —Flyover Roast. You can get a quick taste here.

We have worked with a local roaster to source beans directly from farms in Nicaragua and Guatemala and we have two offerings: a dark roast called Afterburner and a medium roast called Cruising Altitude.

Coffee and The Flyover Florida are a great combo to start your day, and now you can drink our official coffee and support our journalism at the same time. Please look for my email this afternoon. If you just can't wait—you can grab your bag here today! - Cole

Did you read something you didn’t know in today’s Flyover Florida? Let us know how we’re doing by replying to this email.

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Dirty Rain and Poor Air Quality Impact State

Plumes of Saharan dust continue to move across Florida, lowering the air quality and producing what experts call “dirty rain.”

Dirty rain occurs when fine particles from dust storms, wildfires, or pollution get trapped in raindrops, resulting in a filmy residue on outdoor furniture, windows, cars, and other exposed surfaces.

Those with allergies and breathing ailments, such as asthma, may notice breathing issues until the dust clears the area on Wednesday.

State Changes the Bar Exam

The Florida bar exam is changing, according to the Board of Bar Examiners, who announced last week that the Florida Supreme Court approved its recommendation.

Starting in July 2028, Florida will be one of 20 jurisdictions adopting the NextGen bar exam, a test format created by the National Conference of Bar Examiners.

The Florida Board recommended adopting the NextGen Exam after a study of over 21,000 Florida lawyers to determine the skills and knowledge new Florida lawyers need to begin their practice.

The announcement was made four years in advance to help law schools properly prepare the Class of 2028.

Florida Athletes at the Paris Olympics

Florida has three dozen athletes competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics, the second highest number among U.S. states behind California.

Here’s a list of athletes competing from the Sunshine State.

The competition begins tomorrow, July 24, with Men’s soccer at Marseille Stadium, two days before the Opening Ceremony. Here is a daily viewing guide.

The Paris Olympics will last 19 days and include 329 events across 39 sports.

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South Florida

➤ Coral Gables: Police are offering a self-defense class called Fight Like a Girl to residents in the wake of an attack on a woman who was rollerblading in Miami Beach. (See Details)

➤ Delray Beach: A new Kosher Hospitality Room was unveiled on Friday by Delray Medical Center to support Jewish families visiting their loved ones at the hospital. (See Photo)

Central Florida

➤ Hillsborough County: Commissioners blocked a tax referendum for the November ballot last week that would have increased teacher pay, despite it having school board support. (Video)

➤ Brevard County: On Monday, Challenger 7 Elementary School started its year-round calendar as part of a pilot program to improve student achievement. The school will have periodic two-week breaks. (Video)

➤ Lake County: Residents were evacuated from their homes in a Groveland neighborhood on Saturday due to a large "ground depression" that was twenty feet by ten feet. (Video)

North Florida

➤ Jacksonville: City officials outlined a plan to address a new Florida law that bans homeless people from sleeping on public property. The city’s budget proposal includes $10 million to help them. (More)

➤ Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his opposition to Florida's proposed Amendment Three, which would legalize adult recreational use of marijuana in the state. (Video)

The Panhandle

➤ Escambia County: Officials are considering sinking a retired ocean liner, the SS United States, as a new dive site attraction for recreational divers to enjoy. (Video)

➤ Pensacola Beach: The FAA is investigating a Blue Angels drone video that shows the drone coming dangerously close to the planes as they return home from one of their airshows. (Video)

➤ Jazz Chisholm hit a three-run home run Sunday that helped the Miami Marlins beat the New York Mets. The 400-foot blast would have been a homer in all 30 MLB ballparks. (See Home Run)

➤ SEC Network announced last week that its weekly traveling show, SEC Nation, will open the 2024 season in Gainesville, as the Gators welcome the Miami Hurricanes in the Swamp on Aug. 31. (More)

➤ Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls did the Donald Trump “Fight" chant after hitting a double in the team’s 6-4 win over the New York Yankees (See It Here)

Yesterday's results: MLB | NBA Summer League

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➤ The Back-to-School sales tax holiday will run from July 29 to Aug. 11 in Florida. Tax is not due on the retail sale of personal computers and accessories costing $1,500 or less, clothing, footwear, and school supplies. (See Details)

➤ Lender Fortress Investment Group took control of Yacht Haven Park & Marina in Fort Lauderdale as part of an $85.8 million deal. (More)

➤ Researchers are creating new varieties of passion fruit and testing growing conditions to boost production of the cash crop, priced at $3 each in supermarkets. (More)

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➤ Ernest Hemingway look-alikes held a "Running of the Bulls" Saturday at the Hemingway Days celebration. Competitors paraded through Key West's historic downtown with life-sized replicas of bulls on wheels. (See Photo)

➤ A small black bear in Mary Esther displayed its balancing skills while crossing a neighborhood fence. (Video)

➤ Cyber Florida is collaborating with virtual learning program companies to teach Cyber Hygiene and Digital Citizenship in Florida public schools. The program includes social media etiquette to meet legislative requirements for social media. (More)

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