Mosquito District Power Shift: Louisiana’s St. Tammany Parish Council just won much tighter control over the Mosquito Abatement District budget, repealing a 1985 rule and setting up a new fall budget review process; the district will still run on a dedicated property tax, but the council will now have more say as the measure takes effect Aug. 1. Homeless Outreach Upgrade: In Santa Rosa County, Opening Doors Northwest Florida launched a Santa Rosa Bicycle Outreach program in Milton, using four grant-funded e-bikes to reach people camping off the Blackwater Heritage Trail. Pensacola Watchlist: Pensacola’s week included big local retail news—Costco’s official opening date is June 25—and ongoing school-closure fallout tied to declining enrollment. Florida Politics & UF Scrutiny: UF’s presidential search is back in the spotlight as Rick Scott presses for answers over the process and contracts tied to the Stuart Bell finalist. National Security Claims: New whistleblower testimony alleges CIA interference and monitoring tied to investigations connected to DNI Tulsi Gabbard. Health Alert: A salmonella-linked recall hit specialty drink powders across 25 states, including Florida. Trump Family & Iran Tensions: Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson married in the Bahamas, while separate reporting keeps focus on Iran-linked plot claims involving Ivanka Trump.