Good morning, Jupiter.

Kevin Burns—a longtime teacher at Jupiter Middle—died when a strong current swept him from his paddleboard as he snorkeled near Jupiter Inlet on Friday; his friend was taken to a local hospital.

Florida prosecutors and sheriffs back three federal bills to strengthen investigations into organized animal cruelty, animal fighting and trafficking — measures include restricting the air transport of fighting birds — while local rescue groups note a Jupiter connection with recent interventions in dog-fighting cases.

New Census estimates showed that Port St. Lucie added 9,131 residents between July 2024 and July 2025 (reaching 268,062) while Palm Beach County recorded just 1,600 new residents during the same period, marking almost no growth.

Florida Department of Health data shows Cyclospora cases climbed to 417 through Aug.

8 while nationwide counts neared 14,000. Palm Beach County reported 23 cases — contaminated iceberg lettuce recalled last month is linked to the rising numbers.