Higher Education & Tech Investment: Ken Griffin’s $3 billion gift to Carnegie Mellon will fund a new CMU Miami campus in Wynwood plus major upgrades in Pittsburgh, with $2 billion earmarked for the Florida expansion and plans for industry labs and venture studios. Workforce Training: The U.S. Department of Education approved Workforce Pell Grant programs in Florida, letting students at Eastern Florida State College use Pell dollars for short, job-focused public safety training. College Sports Policy: The Protect College Sports Act cleared the Senate and now heads to the House, aiming to bring order to athlete payments and transfers with a federal framework. Real Estate Development: West Palm Beach gave Cohen Brothers Realty until Jan. 1, 2029 to finish the long-stalled West Palm Point 25-story tower, but financing must be locked in within 30 days. Politics & Demographics: A new poll finds Democrats gaining ground with Latino voters ahead of the midterms, including in Florida, as immigration and the economy shape preferences. Public Safety & Health: Trump’s administration plans to send $500 ACA refund checks to nearly 1 million Americans, citing overcharges tied to HealthCare.gov. Local Government & Waste: Miami-Dade sued Reworld for more than $750 million over the 2023 Doral incinerator fire, alleging failures in fire-protection maintenance and control systems.