Transportation & Privacy: FDOT ordered Florida cities and counties to remove all automated license plate readers on state roads, revoking existing approvals and ending future permits; agencies have 30 days, or FDOT will remove devices itself, citing misuse, data privacy risks, and “surveillance schemes.” Local Law Enforcement Response: Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said all license plate readers will be shut down immediately, while other sheriffs moved to discontinue use amid the backlash. Gov. DeSantis on Surveillance: DeSantis framed the crackdown as preventing a “digital AI surveillance state,” pointing to alleged abuses by officers using LPR data. Defense & Workforce Funding: DeSantis announced nearly $23M for Florida’s defense industrial base and workforce, including grants for shipbuilding, aerospace, and training programs. Nonprofit & Youth Services: Ocean Reef Community Foundation awarded $60,000 to support City Life KIX’s Indigenous Leaders Program in Miami-Dade. Maternal Health Grants: Florida Blue Foundation opened grant applications for maternal health initiatives, targeting maternity care deserts and perinatal/postpartum mental health support. Community Safety: Parents and nonprofits in Jacksonville pushed for youth mentorship after weekend shootings left a teen dead and another wounded. Legal/Health: A federal judge paused a lawsuit by Florida and Texas seeking to revoke mifepristone nationwide, delaying action until after midterm elections. Higher Education/Legal Risk: A lawsuit alleges Barry University was negligent in hiring/retaining a professor charged with video voyeurism and child pornography possession.