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Florida Expands Swim Lesson Voucher Program to Prioritize Children with Autism

Florida Expands Swim Lesson Voucher Program to Prioritize Children with Autism

Florida has expanded its swim lesson voucher program to prioritize children with autism, addressing the significantly higher risk of drowning faced by these children. The program, initially launched in 2024, was expanded by a law effective July 1st, which now prioritizes children with autism aged 1 to 7. This decision comes in response to the alarming statistic that children with autism are 160 times more likely to die from drowning than their peers. The expansion aims to provide these children with effective swim lessons, which are considered one of the best ways to mitigate drowning risks. The Florida Department of Health is expected to announce the availability of these vouchers soon, with hopes that applications will open by the fall. The state has increased funding for the program from $1 million to $1.7 million to meet the anticipated demand.
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South Florida Nonprofit Handy Partners with Publix to Empower Youth

South Florida Nonprofit Handy Partners with Publix to Empower Youth

South Florida Nonprofit Handy Partners with Publix to Empower Youth
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Piper Aircraft Expands Vero Beach Campus with New Service Center

Piper Aircraft Expands Vero Beach Campus with New Service Center

Piper Aircraft Expands Vero Beach Campus with New Service Center
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SEC notebook: Kirby Smart wants Georgia 'bigger' in biggest moments

SEC notebook: Kirby Smart wants Georgia 'bigger' in biggest moments

Georgia's recent results would satisfy almost any program. Kirby Smart, however, is not interested in measuring the Bulldogs solely by their consecutive SEC championships.
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Stephen Ross Unveils $10 Billion Plan for West Palm Beach as 'Wall Street of the South'

Stephen Ross Unveils $10 Billion Plan for West Palm Beach as 'Wall Street of the South'

Stephen Ross Unveils $10 Billion Plan for West Palm Beach as 'Wall Street of the South'
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Tragic Motorcycle Accident Claims Two Lives in Miramar

Tragic Motorcycle Accident Claims Two Lives in Miramar

A fatal accident occurred in Miramar, Florida, where two individuals on a motorcycle died after crashing into the back of a tractor-trailer. The incident happened on U.S. 27 when traffic slowed, and the motorcycle was unable to stop in time. Both the driver and passenger were pronounced dead at the scene. The identities of the victims have not been released, and the southbound lanes of U.S. 27 have been closed as the investigation continues.
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Two Miami Dolphins make ESPN’s ‘All-Backup Team’

Two Miami Dolphins make ESPN’s ‘All-Backup Team’

Jamaree Salyer and Zane Gonzalez named to ESPN’s list.
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Tropical Storm Fausto Forms Off Mexico's Coast as Gulf Depression Threatens U.S. Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Fausto Forms Off Mexico's Coast as Gulf Depression Threatens U.S. Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Fausto has formed well off Mexico's southwest Pacific coast, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. The storm, which emerged from a tropical depression, is located approximately 750 miles south-southwest of the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California peninsula. It is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Monday night. Meanwhile, a tropical depression in the Gulf of Mexico, south of the Florida Panhandle, is being closely monitored as it could develop into a tropical storm. This system is expected to bring heavy rainfall to coastal areas of northern Florida, Alabama, and Louisiana as it moves west towards Texas. A tropical storm watch has been issued for parts of the Florida Panhandle to the Alabama border.
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United Airlines Clarifies Policy Amid Trump Airport Renaming Confusion

United Airlines Clarifies Policy Amid Trump Airport Renaming Confusion

United Airlines has addressed confusion regarding its ticket change policy following the renaming of Palm Beach International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport. Reports suggested that United would allow passengers to switch flights to other Florida airports without charge if they objected to the new airport name. This followed an internal memo indicating that reservation agents could offer alternatives like Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport or Miami International Airport. However, United clarified that the memo was poorly worded and inaccurate, stating that their policy does not permit changes based on an airport's name. The airport's name change, effective last week, will see its code change from PBI to DJT on August 18. Despite assurances that operations remain unchanged, the renaming has sparked social media backlash, with some travelers vowing to avoid the airport.
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High Chance of Tropical Cyclone Formation in Gulf of Mexico

High Chance of Tropical Cyclone Formation in Gulf of Mexico

A developing weather system in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico has an 80% chance of becoming a tropical cyclone, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) [Newsweek, 19 Jul 2026]. The system, currently classified as Tropical Depression Two, is producing concentrated showers and thunderstorms near its center. Exceptionally warm sea-surface temperatures, ranging from the mid to upper 80s °F (29-31 °C), are 2-4 degrees above historical averages, creating favorable conditions for further development. An Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft is scheduled to investigate the disturbance to assess its organization and intensity. The system is expected to move slowly, potentially bringing heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding to parts of Florida and neighboring states over the coming days.
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Tropical Depression Two Forms in Gulf, Heavy Rain and Coastal Flooding Expected

Tropical Depression Two Forms in Gulf, Heavy Rain and Coastal Flooding Expected

Tropical Depression Two has formed in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico and is expected to intensify into Tropical Storm Bertha by tonight or Monday, according to Yahoo News Canada (Source time: Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:43:10 GMT). The system is forecast to bring heavy rainfall, tropical storm-force winds, and storm surge to the northern and eastern Gulf Coast. Rainfall totals are predicted to range from 2 to 4 inches, with isolated areas receiving up to 8 inches. A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for the Florida Panhandle from the Ochlockonee River west to the Florida-Alabama border. Coastal areas in Florida's Big Bend region could experience storm surge of 1 to 3 feet above normal levels.
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Tropical Storm Bertha Expected to Form in Gulf of Mexico

Tropical Storm Bertha Expected to Form in Gulf of Mexico

Tropical Depression Two, currently located south of Panama City, Florida, is forecast to strengthen into Tropical Storm Bertha by Monday. The system is expected to bring heavy rainfall and potential flooding to areas along the Gulf Coast, including the Florida Panhandle, Louisiana, and Texas. Once its winds reach 40 mph, it will officially be named Tropical Storm Bertha, marking the second named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. The storm's exact track remains uncertain, but it could approach the Louisiana coast by midweek and potentially move into Texas thereafter.