Florida topped a recent national report as that lowest‑scoring state for public‑school support. The ranking cites funding gaps and low teacher pay. A recent poll shows former president Donald Trump falling behind his rivals in the state ahead of the midterm elections.
The state additionally carried out its oldest death‑row inmate, prompting church leaders to protest and calls to end capital punishment. Meanwhile, the SURMOUNT logistics firm opened a South Florida office and a luxury superyacht arrived in Miami, leaving visible damage to marine habitats and drawing local anger.