Local Zoning & Housing: Highlands County approved zoning changes in Sebring that could double residential density from 36 to 72 units on Muriel Avenue/E.O. Douglas Avenue, while Orange County advanced a rezoning in Utz from single-family to two-family on a 6.3-acre, multi-parcel site. Hurricane Readiness & Insurance Pressure: In Maitland and across Orange County, roofing contractors report a surge in inspections and replacement decisions as the 2026 storm season ramps up and insurers tighten renewal requirements. Power Grid Resilience: FPL outlined 2026 upgrades in Key Biscayne, including vegetation trimming and pole inspections aimed at cutting outage risk. Tech & Business Litigation: A Florida pastor sued OpenAI and Sam Altman, alleging ChatGPT’s medical guidance delayed emergency care; separately, Trump’s BBC defamation case could force financial-record discovery tied to his business empire. EVs & AI Spending: Tesla missed Q2 profit forecasts and posted negative free cash flow for the first time in more than two years as AI/robotics infrastructure spending surged. Energy & Geopolitics: The U.S. and Saudi Arabia signed a new nuclear cooperation deal that could pave the way for uranium enrichment. Retail & Jobs: Winn-Dixie’s Callahan store will close in mid-October to convert to an ALDI. Immigration Oversight: Mexico filed 20 complaints in U.S. jurisdictions, including Florida, over deaths involving ICE operations or custody. Aviation/Defense Supply Chain: Acron Aviation signed a long-term flight recorder supply agreement for the D328eco with Deutsche Aircraft.