Legal & Governance: Todd Blanche is set to be sworn in as Florida-linked Justice Department leader after a bruising confirmation fight, but the real test is whether he can balance Trump’s push for aggressive prosecutions with a skeptical federal judiciary and a demoralized DOJ workforce. Public Safety & Local Politics: Columbia County District 4 candidate Robert Lane pitched a platform rooted in decades of military and firefighting leadership, emphasizing transparency and long-term planning. Real Estate & Consumer Costs: Florida homeowners are getting new guidance from UF/IFAS on “super termites,” with researchers pushing back on hype and clarifying where hybrid termites are actually found and what that means for management. Business & Travel: Cayman Airways is expanding its Austin–Grand Cayman route with longer winter/spring service and added weekly flights, signaling continued demand for nonstop leisure travel. Tech & Mobility: Zoox’s robotaxi rollout in Miami and Austin moves toward commercialization after a federal exemption, a step that could reshape how autonomous fleets scale in Florida. Environment & Health: A Florida chemist and international team turned rice husk waste into reusable filters that trap textile dyes, pointing to a potential new use for agricultural byproducts. Energy Policy: Florida is weighing an “aerial highway” plan that would redirect EV charger funds toward charging infrastructure for flying taxis—raising questions about whether taxpayers should back a mode that isn’t here yet.