Florida GOP Primary Watch: A new poll shows newcomer Ryan Elijah leading Trump-backed Rep. Cory Mills in Florida’s 7th District GOP primary, with Mills’ support dropping sharply when voters learn of ethics and business-record questions. AI Money in Politics: AI-focused super PACs are pouring funds into state and federal races, including Florida, as lawmakers fight over whether AI rules should be set nationally or left to states. Local Election Integrity: Sarasota County’s commission race is under scrutiny after records describe a “war-room” operation tied to a nonprofit that allegedly prepped campaign materials before its charter was filed. Banking & Fraud: Seacoast Bank warns customers about scammers impersonating the bank to steal passwords, PINs, and security codes. Education & STEM Funding: FPL awarded a $20,000 robotics scholarship to a Hialeah student headed to Columbia University. School Budget Pressure: Highlands County school leaders say reserve-building may not be enough and are discussing deeper cuts, including possible school closures. Scam Tracker Snapshot: BBB Scam Tracker data shows Vero Beach and North Port among Florida cities with notable scam reports in July. Sports Betting Platforms: Kalshi and DraftKings promotions keep expanding in Florida, pushing prediction-market and sports-awards bonuses to new users.