College Sports & Spending: UF trustees unveiled plans for a $1.45 billion renovation of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (“the Swamp”), with work starting in the 2027 offseason and finishing by 2030, aiming to boost revenue and upgrade suites and other features. State Politics & Taxes: S&P warns DeSantis’ proposal to eliminate property taxes on 60% of homes could strain local government finances and credit, raising uncertainty for bond issuers if voters approve a constitutional amendment this November. Courts & Redistricting: The Florida Supreme Court cleared GOP-drawn U.S. House districts to stay in place for 2026 midterms while legal fights continue in lower courts. Public Safety & Justice: DeSantis signed a death warrant for Dennis Michael Sochor, scheduled for lethal injection July 14 for a 1981 Broward murder. Tech & Civil Rights: A Florida man’s lawsuit over an AI facial recognition mismatch that led to a wrongful arrest highlights growing concerns about policing tech errors. Weather & Health: South Florida braces for weekend heat with “feels-like” temps near 100, while Florida reports eight Vibrio vulnificus cases this year, including a teen hospitalized after swimming with a scrape. Crime Crackdown: Florida’s “Operation Sunset Stakes” seized hundreds of illegal gambling machines and made 11 arrests in Southwest Florida.