SEC Media Days/UF Football: Florida’s first season under coach Jon Sumrall is getting a cautious preseason read: the Gators were picked ninth in the SEC, and three players earned preseason All-SEC honors—RB Jadan Baugh (second team), DE Jayden Woods (third team), and return specialist Vernell Brown III (third team). Higher Ed Policy: A new report says colleges are still trying to find a “razor’s edge” for civil rights compliance as federal probes and funding cuts target campus policies tied to free speech, DEI, and transgender access. Public Health/Schools: Florida’s measles surge is being linked to low vaccination rates, with many cases tied to Ave Maria University; the state reported 141–155 cases in recent tallies. Teacher Support: First Lady Casey DeSantis announced Florida’s first-in-the-nation Resiliency Educator Endorsement, adding a new option to the teacher certificate to train educators on student resiliency skills. Student Health Access: Project LINK is offering free back-to-school health clinics in Hillsborough County for uninsured/underinsured/Medicaid-enrolled students, including physicals and immunization updates. School Safety Training: Palm Beach County school district police are running extra summer defensive tactics training ahead of the new school year. Campus Research Partnership: Gov. DeSantis announced a research MOU between the University of Florida and University of St. Andrews to expand joint work and exchanges.