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Last update: 3 hours agoPublic Health & Politics: Trump’s nominee to lead the CDC, Dr. Erica Schwartz, told senators she’ll “never betray the science,” but lawmakers pressed her on whether she’ll resist political pressure over vaccine and CDC policy. Local Government & Courts: DeSantis lawyers asked Florida’s Supreme Court to toss a lawsuit over a late appeals-court appointment, arguing the governor’s delay should not proceed after the vacancy was filled. Elections: Florida’s closed primary means voters must be registered with a party by Monday, July 20, to vote in the Aug. 18 governor and cabinet races. Immigration Detention: A federal judge demanded official proof that the “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center is permanently closed, rejecting reliance on DeSantis’ announcement. Death Penalty: Florida set two executions for the same day—James Aren Duckett and Dominick Anthony Occhicone—marking the first same-day double execution in more than 60 years. Business & Growth: Pinellas Park is weighing a possible one-year moratorium on new AI data centers after a proposal didn’t fit neatly in existing zoning rules. Consumer Watch: Florida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday runs July 20 through Aug. 20, with price caps and exclusions for certain items. Sports (Florida angle): The NHL released the 2026-27 schedule with the season starting Sept. 29; the Carolina Hurricanes raise their banner against the Florida Panthers in the opener.
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