Public Safety: A 41-year-old Polk County man, Gregory McManus, was arrested after deputies said he sideswiped an ambulance, injuring a paramedic, then was found asleep at home. Emergency Response: Bradenton Police 911 dispatchers were honored as Team of the Year after helping coordinate a fast response to a deadly medical lab shooting. Weather & Health: South Florida air quality worsened after Fourth of July fireworks smoke, with an alert in Broward until 10 a.m., and scattered afternoon storms returning with heat indices in the low to mid 100s. Wildlife Safety: Florida saw another deadly alligator attack in central Florida, part of a recent cluster of incidents that has raised concerns for swimmers. Education Policy: The Florida Board of Education voted to ban illegal aliens from admission to state colleges and universities and adult education programs. Local Government: Hernando County posted notices for HUD CDBG funding tied to Rogers Park improvements, including shade structures and restroom upgrades. Courts & Crime: A North Port man was sentenced to 67 years for sexual battery involving a child under familial authority.