Good morning, Jupiter.

Students in 38 counties began their school year on Aug.

10 while a few districts will start classes up to Aug. 13; local authorities maintained current schedules after a deferred state law on later start times (each district chose its own calendar).

The National Hurricane Center says a tropical depression may form later this week in the central Atlantic, so Jupiter residents should monitor weather updates.

Forecasts show no immediate threat, though conditions might support storm development (check local advisories).

A dozen Florida counties experienced their hottest July in over a century, with South Florida and the Treasure Coast reaching temperatures 4 degrees above normal.

NOAA said the record heat was driven by less rain and fewer clouds.

Florida health officials reported 14 Vibrio vulnificus cases and two deaths as of Aug.

6. The bacteria can infect people through seawater exposure or raw shellfish and may quickly lead to severe illness; meanwhile, Louisiana recorded five fatalities on Aug. 10.

Taylor Farms has recalled jalapeño products sold at Target and Walmart in Florida due to possible Salmonella contamination — consumers are advised to discard the items immediately and obtain refunds at purchase locations.