Wastewater Infrastructure: Palm Coast moved forward on a $3.6M contract to install stone columns for the Wastewater Treatment Plant 1 expansion, aiming to boost capacity, reliability, and meet Florida DEP requirements. Courts & Civil Rights: A federal appeals court kept an injunction in place against Florida’s “Stop WOKE” higher-ed classroom censorship provisions, citing First Amendment concerns about banning “unpopular ideas” in classrooms. Higher Education & Tech: FAU named Robert Loredo executive director of its Center for Quantum Technologies, expanding quantum computing research, education, and industry partnerships. State Politics & Food Assistance: Florida Democrats are pointing to USDA data showing Florida’s SNAP payment error rate at 12.97% in FY2025, warning it could cost the state up to $1B if errors are treated as limiting participation. Local Government & Public Services: Palm Beach County’s airport renaming to “President Donald J. Trump International Airport” took effect, but the county says it received only part of the promised funding for signage changes. Nonprofit & Community: Arts Garage in Delray Beach launched a Celebrity Doodle Auction to raise support for its downtown arts hub. Elections: Florida’s primary registration deadline is July 20, with vote-by-mail requests due Aug. 6 and early voting Aug. 8–15. Animal Welfare: Anderson Humane took in six dogs after a tornado destroyed an Illinois shelter, creating emergency transport and adoption capacity.