Healthcare Workforce: A new MGMA Stat snapshot finds 56% of medical practices say hiring medical assistants is getting harder, while lower turnover is linked to pay adjustments, better onboarding, clearer career paths, and more predictable scheduling. Local Governance & Environment: Key West held a public discussion on sargassum, weighing science, water-quality impacts, and future collection and reuse options. Aviation & Tourism: BermudAir will launch nonstop Fort Lauderdale–Belize City service starting Oct. 26, three times weekly, adding another easy connection for Caribbean travelers. Politics & Public Health: A poll says 70% of Florida voters oppose ending school vaccine mandates, and 57% oppose reducing required vaccines. Real Estate & Development: A Florida-based developer is pitching a major redevelopment plan for the former Grossinger’s resort property in Liberty, aiming to bring hotels, homes, and amenities back to the site. Tech & Medicine: USF and Tampa General Hospital are testing AI cameras to detect pain in NICU newborns. Business & Consumer: Florida’s FDOT ordered removal of automated license-plate readers from state roads, though some city camera programs continue under different rules. Food & Retail: White Castle opened a new Daytona Beach location, continuing its Florida expansion.