Space & Tech: SpaceX kept momentum on Florida’s Space Coast with another Starlink launch, while major Starship buildout continues—watching the 380-foot “Gigabay” assembly facility at Kennedy and LC-39A/LC-37 as a potential path to earlier Florida Starship flights. Energy & Utilities: FPL outlined 2026 upgrades in Sanford aimed at fewer outages and faster restoration, including main line strengthening, 189 miles of vegetation trimming, and thousands of pole inspections. Consumer & Health: Florida AG James Uthmeier filed a lawsuit against TikTok over minors’ access under HB3, alleging addictive design and misleading safety claims. Real Estate Finance: Lakewood Ranch Lending and a Central Florida brokerage team announced a combined referral/co-servicing push to speed investor and buyer financing through closing. Local Government & Housing: Jackson County commissioners added four members to the 2026 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, shaping local affordable housing input. Business Restructuring: West Marine filed Chapter 11 and plans to close 59 stores, including Florida locations, as it restructures. Public Safety & Environment: Scientists are using sterile insect techniques to slow diseases like screwworm and mosquito-borne threats, raising questions about ecological safety and effectiveness.