Workforce & childcare: A new Miami-Dade-focused piece warns about the “benefits cliff,” where rising wages can abruptly cut childcare help—hurting parents’ ability to work and limiting talent pipelines for local employers. College sports contracts: Florida Atlantic University is facing lawsuits from former players over alleged breaches of NIL liquidated-damages terms tied to licensing fees and transfer/withdrawal triggers. Privacy vs surveillance: House Republicans failed to temporarily extend FISA Section 702, with 19 GOP members joining Democrats in opposing the warrantless spying tool—setting up a fresh fight over reforms and constitutional privacy. Local governance & ethics: Tampa Sports Authority board members face calls for resignation after allegations of undisclosed financial/real estate conflicts tied to a $1B stadium funding vote; DeSantis also reshaped the board. Public safety infrastructure: Sumter County opened a new Joint Training Facility & Emergency Shelter with a fire training tower and multi-agency storm shelter plans. Tourism watch: A Florida Keys tourism update says hotel demand is up, but per-person spending and repeat visits have fallen sharply, threatening future economic performance. Tech & rights: A Florida man sued police over an AI facial recognition error that led to a wrongful arrest, pushing for policy changes. Publishing & culture: The Sam Gilliam Foundation named Dr. Steven Nelson its first executive director, signaling new leadership for the legacy and emerging-artist support.