Local Business Loss: Richard Katz, longtime owner of Katz Bagel Bakery in Salem, died July 27 at 84, remembered by customers for decades of bagel craft. Consumer Safety Recall: Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter sold at Walmart in 19 states was recalled for possible salmonella contamination; affected jars include UPC 194346207961 and lot LB028ACP04 (no illnesses reported). Back-to-School Savings: Florida’s sales tax holiday runs through Aug. 20, covering qualifying school supplies (like calculators and notebooks) and certain clothing/footwear/backpacks under set price limits. Food & Community: Aroma Joe’s opened in Port Charlotte, expanding its Florida footprint with coffee and breakfast items. Public Health & Jobs: A Winter Park nonprofit Techtonic Training Lab is helping disabled adults build electronics repair skills, funded by $1.75M in state appropriations. Policy Watch: Opposition to Florida’s property-tax amendment (Amendment 3) is growing, with sheriffs and public-safety groups warning of budget harm. Tech for Everyday Life: FAMU-FSU researchers unveiled GridFusionX, an AI tool aimed at improving electric-grid demand and renewable forecasting.