Vote-by-Mail Reminder (Lee County): Lee County voters must request new mail ballots because prior requests expired; primary requests are due Aug. 6 by 5 p.m., with earliest domestic mail dates projected for July 14. Tourism Tax (Collier County): Voters decide in November on a one-cent tourist tax to help finish the Paradise Coast Sports Complex, expected to raise about $10 million a year starting Jan. 2027. Weather & Heat (Central Florida): Storm chances drop midweek as a heat dome builds; highs climb into the upper 90s with dangerous heat index values, so outdoor plans may need to shift. Public Safety (Spectrum Alert): Florida’s new “Spectrum Alert” system can notify phones within a five-mile radius when an autistic child is believed in imminent danger. Animal Consumer Protection (New Pet Law): A new pet-buyer law took effect July 1, boosting refunds and small-claims options when purchased cats or dogs are sick or sellers are deceptive. Environment (Barefoot Beach Cleanup): Volunteers are invited to a Barefoot Beach cleanup in Collier County after July 4 festivities. Crime & Courts (Marcellus Wiley): Former NFL player Marcellus Wiley was arrested on a domestic battery charge in Orange County. Firefighter Mental Health: Florida is highlighted in new reporting as having the highest recorded firefighter suicide numbers in the U.S.