Public Safety & Crime: A lightning strike at Fort Myers Beach killed one swimmer and injured three others as crews responded while a bystander used an AED and performed CPR. Courts & Policy: Florida’s new terrorism designation law is already drawing legal fire, with CAIR suing Gov. Ron DeSantis over its “domestic terrorist” label and the broader move to brand groups under HB 1471. Health & Emergencies: Florida expanded swim-lesson voucher eligibility for drowning prevention, raising the age cap to 7 and boosting funding, as officials warn the Fourth of July weekend is a high-risk time. Local Governance & Community: UF students pitched nature-based, storm-resilient ideas for redeveloping Punta Gorda’s long-vacant $12M city marketplace property. Holiday Watch: Burn bans and drought are limiting personal fireworks in parts of Tampa Bay, while communities across Southwest Florida and the Space Coast are gearing up for America’s 250th with parades and fireworks. Food Safety: Major supermarket recalls issued “do not eat” warnings for multiple items, including a Morrisons pasta product that may contain undeclared milk for some shoppers. Human Rights & Law Enforcement: A South Florida-led World Cup sting netted arrests tied to alleged human trafficking of minors.