Public Safety & Justice: Florida AG James Uthmeier wrapped up “Operation Sunset Stakes,” seizing 479 illegal gaming machines and $294,000 in proceeds across Lee and Collier counties, with 11 arrests, and now says a new task force will target illegal arcades. Local Governance & Cost of Living: Fort Myers Beach tourism recovery is uneven after Hurricane Ian, with big resorts moving on while mom-and-pop lodging still struggles, and Charlotte County’s Ackerman sewer expansion is driving fears of decades of fees for homeowners. Environment & Health: South Florida beaches are dealing with a “tsunami” of seaweed that keeps coming back, while Florida reported a new flesh-eating bacteria case in Marion County tied to warm coastal waters. Politics & Voting: Voting rights groups urged the Florida Supreme Court to pause the state’s newly drawn congressional map, arguing it violates the Fair Districts Amendment. Technology & Civil Rights: A lawsuit says faulty AI facial recognition led to a wrongful arrest and prosecution of a Fort Myers man accused of luring a child. Statewide Agriculture: Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson expanded emergency rules to prevent new world screwworms from being reintroduced. Sports & Community: David Jolly named Gwen Graham as his running mate, and Florida’s 2027 recruiting class added two more commitments.