Good morning, Jupiter.

The Gold Coast PR Council announced nominees for its 20th annual Bernays Awards, recognizing public relations excellence in South Florida.

The awards luncheon will take place on July 23 at the Airport Hilton in West Palm Beach — Gary Schweikhart will receive the Presidents Award.

On Friday, Florida educators reported gains in state assessments with over 60% of students meeting English and math benchmarks at Lakeland High School (announcement by Gov. DeSantis).

County districts in Palm Beach, Treasure Coast and Okeechobee saw steady improvements reflecting focused instruction and community support.

Florida's annual python challenge is set to begin on July 10 with a $10,000 prize for the participant who removes the most pythons.

Participants must register online to join the event.

The National Hurricane Center is tracking a tropical disturbance off the southeastern coast plus three tropical waves with only a 10% chance of development over the next several days.

Heat advisories warn that parts of Florida will see feels-like temperatures up to 110 degrees this week.

Florida’s annual lionfish challenge is underway in Jupiter as divers are asked by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to remove invasive lionfish affecting native marine life.

Participants can register and submit catches for prizes (dive gear, coolers, GoPros) through Sept. 14.

The House recently voted for a bill that could cut $200 million from the federal WIC program and reduce food benefits for families served by Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies in Palm Beach County—Senate approval is still needed before the cuts take effect.

Florida health officials report drowning is now the top cause of unintentional death for children ages 1 to 4, with five drownings in the last two months along the Palm Beaches.

Advocates urge active supervision and early swim lessons (and simple pool attire) to help prevent further tragedies.

Europe recorded 1,300 excess deaths from a severe heatwave, while Floridians benefit from AC homes amid a heat dome forecast for the Fourth of July weekend.

Doctor Rothman advises closing curtains and using personal fans if AC is unavailable (to avoid heat exhaustion).

A dangerous heat dome produced extreme heat yesterday in 41 counties and is expected to persist through the Fourth of July weekend.

The National Weather Service warned that the heat index might reach 112—residents are urged to stay cool and use proper cooling methods.

Dunedin Blue Jays vs. Jupiter Hammerheads

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium — $15 — Enjoy an exciting baseball matchup with guaranteed parking spots.

The Cover Letters Live Performance

5-7:30 p.m. — Double Roads Tavern & Live Music — Free entry — Experience a high-energy cover band performance spanning decades of pop and rock hits.

Samantha Russell Duo Live Performance

1-4 p.m. — Double Roads Tavern & Live Music — Free entry — Experience a vibrant mix of rock, pop, and country in an unforgettable live music performance.