Florida Politics & Elections: With the Aug. 18 primary looming, coverage spotlights affordability as the top issue in the governor’s race, where Byron Donalds leads David Jolly in fundraising and polling while both campaigns lean hard on inflation, housing, and property insurance. Campaign Finance & Media: Florida campaigns are also shifting more money to digital and social platforms to reach younger voters, even as TV and traditional media buys still dominate budgets. Local Government & Historic Preservation: In Eagle Lake, commissioners granted preservationists a four-month extension to produce a funded plan to save the 100-year-old Eagle Lake Schoolhouse, after electricity was restored to prevent mold and humidity damage. Property Taxes & Public Services: Brevard County is weighing how Amendment 3 could reshape budgets if it passes, with warnings that even “core” services could be affected and non-core services like libraries and parks could face deeper cuts. Nonprofits & Workforce Training: A Winter Park nonprofit is helping disabled adults become repair technicians, building job skills through an electronics repair training program funded by state appropriations. Public Health Leadership: The U.S. Senate confirmed Erica Schwartz as CDC director after nearly a year-long vacancy, as the agency faces political pressure and staffing losses. Conservation & Land Protection: Conservation Florida announced permanent protection of 1,500 acres at Square One Ranch in Highlands County through state and federal conservation programs, safeguarding habitat for Florida panthers and other wildlife.