Space & Science: NASA named the all-male Artemis III crew—Randy Bresnik, Frank Rubio, Andre Douglas, and Luca Parmitano—who will orbit Earth and practice docking, with a Moon landing still targeted for later. Local Environment: Volusia County’s sea turtle nesting season is off to a record start, with 700+ nests already counted and officials urging beachgoers to keep distance and reduce artificial light. Culture & Community: The Miami Herald and WLRN won top honors at the Esserman-Knight Journalism Awards for their Brightline “Killer Train” investigation, challenging the idea that most deaths were suicides or drivers evading gates. LGBTQ+ & Education: A Florida school district was accused of unlawfully firing an intersex teacher after he was perceived as transgender, with an EEOC filing alleging rights violations. Public Safety & Health: Bay County leaders say overdose deaths are dropping faster than the national trend, crediting local opioid-focused enforcement and coordination. Sports & Identity: Portugal’s Matheus Nunes talked World Cup ties to both Portugal and Brazil, calling himself “half and half” culturally. Legal & Society: A federal judge ordered a teen accused in a cruise ship killing to remain jailed pending trial, citing risk concerns after the case moved into adult court.