Property Taxes: Florida AG James Uthmeier has rewritten the ballot language for Amendment 3 after a judge said the original wording was misleading and too slogan-like, replacing it with a more direct description of homestead exemption increases and assessment caps. Public Health: Florida confirmed a fifth equine case of eastern equine encephalitis after a horse in Jackson County tested positive, a warning sign that mosquitoes are carrying the virus. Local Law Enforcement: Marco Island named interim Police Chief Joseph Belardo as permanent chief, citing standardized noise-response changes. Business & Travel: Mexico doubled its cruise passenger fee for foreign visitors to $10, with more scheduled increases, drawing pushback from the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association. Sports & NIL: LSU is in a dispute over whether it can use Jayden Daniels’ name/image/likeness tied to a jersey-number issue involving LSU cornerback DJ Pickett. Community & Events: Fort Myers Beach will host the ROAR Offshore powerboat race Sept. 11–13, and Cape Coral’s Animal Shelter kicks off its online auction Aug. 17–21 to support local pets.