Wildfire Watch: Utah’s massive Cottonwood Fire kept surging through rugged terrain, damaging an Eagle Point ski resort and forcing closures as crews battled extreme fire weather. Local Safety & Emergencies: A teen drowned in Florida City while another teen was airlifted in critical condition; in Sarasota County, a 100-acre brush fire in the T. Mabry Carlton reserve was reported 10% contained. Public Health & Crime: Florida’s AG stayed out of major utility rate fights as bills jumped sharply, while a new Florida healthcare fraud crackdown targeted billions in alleged schemes. Fire/Rescue Deployments: Palm Beach County firefighters joined Florida Task Force 2 heading to Venezuela after earthquakes. Courts & Corrections: A man convicted of killing his girlfriend’s infant is set for execution Tuesday, Florida’s eighth this year. Water Rules: Punta Gorda residents must keep conserving water under extended Phase III restrictions through Oct. 1, 2026. Road & Pedestrian Risk: Sarasota-Bradenton ranked among the most dangerous metros for pedestrians, with officials pointing to infrastructure and driver attention.