White House UFC security: Federal court papers say law enforcement disrupted a planned drone-and-gun attack tied to Trump’s UFC Freedom 250, with investigators reviewing encrypted messages, maps, and firearms; officials say the plot didn’t reach execution, and arrests were made with more suspects still being sought. Virginia travel & summer safety: VDH shared beach and swimming safety tips, including how rip currents work and why open water can be riskier than pools. Outdoor nature access: Bald Knob Natural Area Preserve in Rocky Mount opened new trails and a parking area, including a moderate 1.3-mile hike to rare Piedmont fameflower habitat—stay on marked paths. Local tourism/attractions: The Virginia Zoo in Norfolk announced new animal additions and an upcoming Edventure and Exploration campus expansion. Road-travel alerts: VDOT scheduled overnight full closures on I-464 north in Chesapeake for I-64/I-464 interchange ramp work, with detours in place. Community sports tourism: A new partnership aims to bring regional youth baseball/softball tournaments to Hermitage, boosting travel to local fields. America 250 travel planning: EF Go Ahead Tours launched a 2027 “America 250” land tour ending in Richmond, with historian Dr. Iris de Rode joining for the Philadelphia-to-Yorktown stretch.