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Thursday, Jun 25, 2026

Good Thursday morning. Today brings us a mix of sunshine and clouds (high of 92, low of 77).

In today’s edition, read about universal primary races; Pinellas County educators’ potty training message to parents; and a former USF beach volleyball player’s startup to fight drink spiking.

[DAVID SANTIAGO | Miami Herald]

What’s changed after the deadly Surfside condo collapse?

In 2021, the Champlain Towers South condominium in Miami began to crumble.

It took seconds for 12 stories to diminish into rubble, killing 98 people.

In the five years since the tragedy, the condo market has faced significant turbulence as owners, lenders, insurance providers and property managers adjust to the new reality. Read what’s changed.

A new report says the Surfside collapse was set in motion weeks earlier. Here’s what we know.

AROUND THE BAY

Pinellas educators urge parents: Please potty train your kids. Last month, the Pasco County superintendent gave a similar plea.

On the ballot in November: Candidates in the St. Petersburg District 2 City Council are already fielding questions about hurricane preparedness, storm recovery and data centers.

Standing protest, emotional commissioner: Here’s how a routine Pride Month proclamation became a flash point at a Largo City Commission meeting.

Luxury residences: A 17-story waterfront condominium at Westshore Yacht Club in Tampa held its grand opening Wednesday.

Caution urged: Florida won’t impose a ban on Fourth of July fireworks amid drought.

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