Heat & Safety: A Saharan dust surge is pushing extreme heat across Florida, with heat advisories and feels-like temps near 105–110 in some areas—urging residents to stay in A/C, hydrate, and check on vulnerable neighbors. Waterborne Illness: Marion County confirmed 15 cyclosporiasis cases in 2026 so far, part of a wider U.S. surge tied to contaminated food or water and known for “explosive” diarrhea. Mental Health: A new Tallahassee-area nonprofit is expanding suicide prevention training, including an ASIST workshop at the American Red Cross. Health Coverage Costs: Copay assistance can be diverted by insurers through copay accumulator programs, leaving patients to pay more out of pocket for specialty drugs. Immigration & Care Access: South Florida Haitians with TPS are rallying as protections are set to expire, with many working in health care and facing major uncertainty. Public Health Watch: West Nile virus season is arriving earlier and harder than in decades, with CDC reporting cases across 23 states. Local Care Spotlight: Friends of Jacksonville Animals paused heartworm treatment funding, shifting care back in-house and asking for donations. Workplace Injury Law: Florida’s Supreme Court loosened the standard for when workplace assault injuries can qualify for workers’ compensation benefits.