Public Safety & Infrastructure: Marco Island approved purchases and upgrades to boost storm readiness, including a new 25-foot police patrol boat, generator storage at the South Water Treatment Plant, and a revised disaster debris agreement with Collier County. Healthcare Costs: A Florida man says his insurer used a manufacturer copay card meant to lower drug costs, forcing him to pay until he hits his own out-of-pocket maximum—highlighting how copay accumulator programs can shift costs to patients. Local Government Accountability: A judge could decide today whether Avon Park voters can proceed with a recall of the mayor, deputy mayor, and a council member, with arguments focused on whether recall petitions meet statutory requirements. Education Funding: Florida’s budget includes $1.5 million for Highlands County School Board roof and HVAC renovations, secured with help from state lawmakers and a paid lobbyist. Immigration Detention Conditions: Immigrants and advocates allege people are being held for days in a Miami ICE office under “horrific” conditions, despite the facility being designed for short stays. Elections & Voting Rights: A D.C. judge refused to pause an order affecting DHS’s SAVE citizenship database, keeping conflicting court rulings in play as the federal government presses states over noncitizen voting. Nonprofit Spotlight: The Immokalee Foundation earned a top Take Stock in Children award for 14 straight years, with a perfect score for mentoring and college readiness performance. Immigration Policy Pushback: Haitian pastors in Tallahassee urged Sen. Rick Scott and Sen. Ashley Moody to protect Haitians’ TPS status after the Supreme Court ruling. Insurance Fraud Industry: Command Investigations acquired CoventBridge’s insurance investigations division, expanding a national fraud and compliance operation based in Lake Mary. Housing Law: Florida’s homestead rules limit what owners can do with their home in estate plans, with attempts to bypass constitutional protections potentially triggering intestacy.