Education Policy: Florida Education Commissioner Henry Mack advanced a rule to bar undocumented students from enrolling in state postsecondary career and technical education (CTE) programs, with State Board of Education approval still required. State Budget & Taxes: Florida TaxWatch launched a Property Tax Research Center ahead of Amendment 3, warning the ballot process was rushed and that voters still face confusion over how the homestead exemption changes could affect local services. Public Safety & Immigration: DHS rejected Florida Senate nominee Angie Nixon’s claims that Republicans are “literally trying to kill us” and her framing of ICE as a “weaponized paramilitary force,” as Nixon continues to campaign on abolishing ICE. Elections & Party Politics: Nixon’s Democratic Socialists of America ties remain a flashpoint, including a reported heated call with Florida Democratic Party chair Nikki Fried, while Republicans push “stop socialism” messaging for the November matchup with Sen. Ashley Moody. Community & Nonprofits: Embarc Collective will host the Glaring Gap Summit in Tampa Aug. 26-27, aiming to grow female-founded startups and the investors backing them. Local Government: Punta Gorda officials outlined a long permitting timeline to restore Ponce de Leon Park’s nature trail, boardwalk and pier. Healthcare & Charitable Aid: A Florida-based charitable fund and a South Florida nonprofit donated supplies to the Flamboyant Nursing Home in Nevis, including hygiene items and blood pressure cuffs.