Immunization Policy: Florida health officials are moving to remove four required vaccines for PreK-12 school attendance—hepatitis B, varicella, Hib and pneumococcal—while also expanding religious exemptions and allowing broader opt-outs. Public Safety & Courts: A 91-year-old St. Johns County man accused of killing his wife has had his charge downgraded to second-degree murder. Child Safety: Jacksonville investigators are probing how a 3-year-old girl with autism drowned in a Northside retention pond. Local Budget Fight: Sarasota County leaders warn Amendment 3 could trigger major cuts, including more than $50 million potentially lost to the sheriff’s office. Crime & Scams: Federal prosecutors say a sweepstakes scheme targeting seniors cost victims more than $3.5 million, with a Coral Springs man awaiting extradition. Education Rankings: U.S. News ranks multiple South Florida high schools among the state’s best, including MAST@FIU and Pine View. Weather Tragedy: Lightning killed a mother and her 2-year-old daughter in Margate. Community & Culture: Winter Garden is a Hallmark “Merriest Christmas Towns” finalist, and Sizzle Dining returns in September with 140 Southwest Florida restaurants.