Housing & Real Estate: Brevard’s rapid growth tied to aerospace is now colliding with affordability and insurance pressure, as Florida’s proposed housing and infrastructure budget could reshape local demand and pricing. Real Estate Disputes: A Manasota Key couple says cracks and delays followed a $244,000 home elevation project, raising questions about construction support and contract expectations. Commercial Real Estate/Capital Markets: Sidus Space priced a roughly $100 million registered direct stock offering, signaling continued fundraising momentum for Florida’s space-and-defense ecosystem. Local Business Closures: Caloosahatchee Cannabis Co. will close its Seed & Bean hemp café in Fort Myers on May 31, shifting focus to its expanded Cape Coral location. Consumer Costs: A new outlook warns grocery prices are set to keep rising, with El Niño and geopolitical shocks adding pressure into 2027. Health Policy & Fraud: CMS is ramping up attention to Medicaid fraud, pushing states toward stronger detection and prosecution practices. Public Safety & Justice: Pinellas County arrested a suspect in a 1998 armed sexual battery cold case using advanced DNA genealogy. Sports/Community: Cape Coral’s iKickBallz league is expanding, blending competition with community-building across ages and skill levels. Space Watch: SpaceX’s next Florida launch plans remain in the spotlight as investors and markets debate the broader IPO and space-economy outlook.