AI & Consumer Safety: Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a first-in-the-nation civil lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging ChatGPT was marketed as safe while internal warnings were ignored and that the tool contributed to harms including violence and self-harm, with the complaint pointing to the 2025 Florida State University shooting and a 2026 University of South Florida case. Legal & Professional Discipline: The Florida Supreme Court ordered Pensacola attorney Alex Rigsby’s Bar license suspended after his 2024 arrest for possessing child sexual abuse material. Sports Betting Payments: Paysafe research says 83% of U.S. bettors want crypto deposits where allowed, highlighting Florida as a state where crypto wagering funding isn’t yet permitted. Hurricane Readiness & Fraud: Florida Trusted Data Sharing Organization opened a waitlist for its “Digital Backpack,” offering identity monitoring and AI-assisted access to critical documents to help families during storm claims and scams. Local Business Expansion: Priddy Spaces acquired Venture X Palm Beach Gardens, adding 17,425 sq. ft. and 67 offices to its Florida footprint. Energy Costs: Duke Energy customers in Florida are set for another June rate drop after the Florida Public Service Commission approved a storm-cost refund. Housing Market Signals: Redfin reports investors bought fewer homes in Q1 2026, with investor activity hitting the lowest first-quarter level since 2020. Environment: Lee County’s seasonal fertilizer ban begins June 1, restricting nitrogen and phosphorus near waterways to curb algal blooms and water-quality damage.