Medical Examiner Upgrade: Escambia/Santa Rosa’s First Judicial Circuit is getting a new 18,000-square-foot medical examiner facility in Milton, with a dedicated autopsy suite set to open Aug. 10—after years of cramped space. Restaurant Safety Watch: A review of Jan–July inspections in Escambia and Santa Rosa found 93 high-priority restaurant reports, with the most common problems tied to improper food temperatures and stop-sale orders; several spots were temporarily closed for issues like pests and unsafe storage. Local Parks Funding: Pensacola is proposing to nearly double CRA “asset management” upkeep to $2.9M for 2027 and shift a parks landscape crew to CRA oversight to maintain at least 10 parks and key downtown sites. Disability Services Fight: A new DOJ legal opinion is raising alarms that federal disability rights may not require home-based services, setting up potential legal battles over protections for millions. Youth Mental Health: A reported rise in preteen suicide risk underscores gaps in getting kids timely psychiatric care, especially when facilities won’t accept age or insurance. SNAP Cuts: More than 4 million people are estimated to have already lost SNAP food aid amid sweeping changes, with experts warning the October funding shift could push states to scale back. Florida Health Care Quality: The Orlando VA Healthcare System earned a CMS 5-Star rating for the third straight year, citing strong outcomes, safety, and patient experience. Public Health Alerts: Florida’s “flesh-eating” bacteria coverage continues after a confirmed 2026 death, with officials urging caution around warm coastal waters and seafood. School Safety Tech: Duval County Public Schools will add OPENGATE walk-through weapons detection systems at elementary schools starting Aug. 10, alongside safety officers, drills, and reporting tools.