Property Insurance: Florida’s property insurance claims and related lawsuits fell sharply in 2025, hitting the lowest levels in a decade as recent tort reform and claims-rule changes reduced incentives to sue. Coastal Resilience: The University of Miami advanced its hybrid reef “SEAHIVE” project, installing engineered coral structures off Miami Beach designed to cut wave energy and bolster hurricane protection. Public Health Data: Sanibel’s SanCap360 Community Health Dashboard gained recognition as a community-driven tool meant to guide decisions on wellbeing and resilience. Opioid Enforcement: A Florida pharmacist was convicted for illegally selling 300,000+ oxycodone pills from two South Florida pharmacies, charging customers up to 10x typical prices. AI & Tech Policy: Google launched a large-scale study to track how people use its AI tools, while Congress weighs new rules that could affect how AI and technology shape jobs and daily life. Autonomous Vehicles: Tesla’s robotaxi rollout is moving slower than investors expected, with expansion in Florida still limited and raising questions about timelines. Energy & Politics: Trump’s data-center “ratepayer protection” pledge is gaining governors’ support, aiming to prevent higher utility bills as AI infrastructure expands. Local Governance: West Palm Beach’s downtown development authority named new board leadership amid controversy over representation and developer influence. Real Estate: A South Florida community is drawing buyers with access to a massive man-made lagoon, fueling demand for new homes near Tampa.