Property Taxes: Florida AG James Uthmeier rewrote the Amendment 3 ballot title and summary after a judge said the original language was misleading and politically charged, including a bigger homestead exemption and a lower non-homestead assessment cap. Public Safety & Health: Manatee County was named the state’s top performer in efforts to cut opioid-caused deaths, and the county is now seeking public comment on a draft update to its Lasting Manatee storm recovery plan. Weather: The National Weather Service extended a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of the Big Bend, with damaging 60 mph winds and hail plus a flood advisory. Tourism & Travel Costs: Mexico doubled its cruise passenger fee to $10, with further increases planned through 2028. Local Business & Community: Winter Garden’s proposed children’s museum is pitching for millions from Orange County’s tourism tax, while Islamorada’s new yoga studio is offering classes and private sessions. Tech & Privacy: Flock Safety is tightening its camera data retention and adding new requirements for vehicle search handling. Arts & Culture: A Winter Garden children’s museum proposal and a Manatee recovery plan update both show how local decisions are shaping Florida life right now.