Stealth-bot crackdown: Florida Reps. Laurel Lee and Gus Bilirakis (with North Carolina’s Valerie Foushee) back the Stealth Bot Prohibition Act, pushing for “bad bots” to identify themselves so publishers can protect pages, slow scraping, and keep licensing markets healthy. Community awards: Highlands News-Sun’s Highlander Awards returned for a ninth year, spotlighting local leaders and the kind of volunteer-driven impact that keeps small news ecosystems alive. Heat and power strain: Pensacola residents are warned a stubborn heat wave could linger into September, raising risks for heat illness and stressing the power grid. GTA VI leak hunt: Take-Two has gone to court to subpoena Microsoft and Discord for data tied to the GTA VI leak trail, aiming to identify the source behind leaked clips. Law school accreditation fight: The U.S. Education Department is recommending stripping the ABA’s authority to accredit law schools, arguing the system lacks independence and has become too politicized. Local publishing spotlight: The Panacea Review opens a new literary journal focused on Florida’s “literary ephemera,” with contributors drawn from across the region. Books and access politics: Moms for Liberty-backed Sarasota school board outcomes are being framed as a “right to read” win, with book-weeding and transparency again in the spotlight. Local book retail: Angie Nixon’s Jacksonville “Cafe Resistance” bookstore-cafe positions itself as a safe space for readers amid ongoing book-banning debates.