Tropical Storm Bertha: Gulf Coast communities from the Florida Panhandle to Louisiana closed beaches and handed out sandbags as the storm neared landfall, with tropical storm warnings and possible storm surge and flash flooding risks. Back-to-School Tax Holiday: Florida’s monthlong sales tax break is underway through Aug. 20, cutting taxes on many school supplies, clothing, backpacks and certain computers within set price limits. Space Coast Space: SpaceX launched Northrop Grumman’s MRV-MEP mission from Cape Canaveral, continuing Florida’s busy streak of rocket activity. Trusted Traveler Convenience: CBP will hold Global Entry enrollment events across South Florida in July and August, adding in-person interview chances for conditionally approved applicants. Local Safety Rules: Sunny Isles Beach is tightening e-bike rules next month, including a minimum rider age, no sidewalk riding, and higher fines for violations. Education Spotlight: Nassau County School District earned an “A” grade and ranked No. 2 statewide in Florida’s accountability results. Sports in Tampa: SEC Media Days kicked off in Tampa with Auburn’s Alex Golesh, Georgia’s Kirby Smart, Vanderbilt’s Clark Lea and South Carolina’s Shane Beamer all addressing what’s next for their programs. Crime & Courts: A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking CSX strike action by SMART-TD workers, and a Florida man was arrested in a moving scam case.