Sports & Miami Spotlight: Giannis Antetokounmpo gets his Miami welcome and talks “following the blueprint” of Messi and other legends as he chases another title with the Heat. Higher Ed & Local Impact: New College of Florida absorbs the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus, but USF students get a teach-out path to finish degrees—an example of how state policy reshapes local campuses. Military & Public Safety Debate: After a Blue Angels low flyover in Pensacola went viral and sent chairs/tents flying, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the flyovers will continue “until morale improves,” while the Navy reviews safety. Community & Service: Sisters In Arms of Cape Coral launches a drive for Southwest Florida’s first Women’s Military Memorial Monument. Culture & Lifestyle: Willee’s Pizza opens in Vero Beach with Pittsburgh-style pies, and a new Crestview Cake and Candy Supplies shop brings baking supplies to local makers. Weather Watch: The NHC flags a Gulf disturbance with a 20% chance of tropical development and warns of increased rain chances for Florida. Public Health & Scams: A South Florida report highlights how AI deepfakes are fueling voice and identity scams, with investigators citing major losses.