Space Coast Jobs: Relativity Space says it will revamp Cape Canaveral’s Launch Complex 16 for its Terran R rocket, aiming to build a new manufacturing facility and hire thousands of workers by 2034, a potential boost for North Brevard’s economy. Property Tax Reform Fight: Florida TaxWatch says the Legislature rushed Amendment 3 and warns it could squeeze municipal budgets; opponents argue renters and vulnerable communities could feel the hit if local governments cut services or raise fees. Coastal Flooding Adaptation: Florida is pushing design-and-infrastructure changes to handle sea level rise and more extreme storms, from flood-resilient building approaches to urban planning that anticipates storm surge and saltwater intrusion. Emergency Management Shakeup: Kevin Guthrie resigned as Florida’s emergency management director to run for lieutenant governor, with Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue stepping in as hurricane season ramps up. Education Policy: Florida will require middle and high school students to learn “History of Communism” starting 2026-27, and a new rule would block undocumented students from state postsecondary career and technical education programs. Politics—Nixon vs. DSA: Angie Nixon’s upset Senate primary win is driving fresh scrutiny inside Florida Democrats, including reports of a tense clash with party chair Nikki Fried over Nixon’s Democratic Socialists of America ties. Local Governance & Transparency: A lawsuit alleges Florida officials sealed a deal involving land tied to the Trump library without proper public notice under open-government rules. Controversy in the Courts: A DeSantis ally, Michael Caruso, faces serious sex abuse allegations and could face the death penalty if convicted, with capital charges requiring a grand jury indictment.