Higher Ed Funding Crunch: A new pushback against higher education’s “unfunded mandates” and ballooning compliance costs highlights how state and federal rules squeeze budgets, while deferred maintenance is described as a “ticking time bomb” for colleges. Healthcare Costs & Access: Floridians could see another round of double-digit ACA premium hikes in 2027 as insurers cut plan choices; separate reporting also flags hospitals moving toward upfront payment demands. Public Health Policy Clash: Florida pediatricians and the state’s top pediatric group are rejecting a Trump executive order on childhood vaccines, saying they won’t change schedules based on politics. School Safety Rules: Orange County schools ban most e-bikes and e-scooters for students, limiting use to permit/license holders and restricting the fastest models and charging on campus. Elections & Voting Trends: Vote-by-mail requests in Florida are down sharply this cycle, with new state requirements and political skepticism cited. Law Enforcement & Culture Wars: An exclusive profile portrays Florida AG James Uthmeier as a high-profile “culture warrior,” while another story spotlights his push to remove local officials tied to “sanctuary” stances. Local Government Watch: Miami-Dade commissioners set a flat property tax rate for a tough budget year, and a PSC hearing begins on a proposed sale of Placid Lakes Utilities. Nonprofit & Community: A local nonprofit fundraiser in Charlotte County raised nearly $50,000 for Back Pack Kidz.