SUMMARY: Former Texas congressman Colin Allred has launched a U.S. Senate bid to challenge Republican Sen. John Cornyn, who faces a tough primary against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. This marks Allred’s second Senate run after narrowly losing to Sen. Ted Cruz last year in a record-spending race that failed to deliver a Democratic victory. Allred aims to end Texas Democrats’ 30-year statewide election drought, positioning himself as a moderate championing abortion rights and economic opportunity. Former astronaut Terry Virts also entered the Democratic race. The GOP primary remains contentious, with President Trump yet to endorse either Cornyn or Paxton.

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SUMMARY: A Florida family captured dramatic video of a rescue during a Disney Dream cruise when two people—a man and a child—went overboard. Caitlin Davis, a frequent Disney cruiser, described the terrifying moment as life rings were thrown, and a lifeboat quickly rescued the pair. Passengers witnessed the child wrapped in a towel and the man relieved after being pulled aboard. Disney praised its crew for their prompt, skilled response ensuring the safe return of both guests. Although details about the survivors’ relationship remain unknown, the incident was a rare but powerful reminder of unexpected dangers at sea.

A local family from Indian Rocks Beach said they were on the ship and captured video of the moments leading up to the rescue.

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SUMMARY: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the state’s $115 billion budget after a prolonged 105-day legislative session marked by GOP conflicts. The budget, $4 billion less than the previous adjusted plan and nearly $600 million less than the legislature’s proposal, reflects DeSantis’s line-item veto cuts. It includes a 2% raise for state workers, a 10%-15% increase for law enforcement, $1.3 billion in tax cuts, and $4 billion for private school scholarships. Democrats criticized the focus on vouchers and tax breaks, favoring public school funding. DeSantis signed the bill in The Villages, emphasizing conservative priorities amid concerns over lost federal COVID aid and national economic uncertainties.

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