Autonomous Transit: Chattanooga’s CARTA is getting a $25M U.S. DOT grant for self-driving buses, but residents are split between “future” convenience and safety worries. Local Public Finance: Sewall’s Point set its 2026/27 millage rate and FY2027 budget at 3.27 mills after a rollback-rate fight, keeping property-tax funding aligned with last year. Transportation Disruptions & Safety: An Amazon Air Boeing 767 cargo crash after a runway overrun shut down Miami International operations; injuries and cause are under investigation. Tourism & Travel Economics: Disney Cruise Line plans more San Juan calls, including six homeports in peak season, and Aruba fall travel is surging as hurricane-season demand shifts. Statewide Policy Debate: Florida governor candidate David Jolly says tourist development tax rules should be studied for broader local use, including insurance and teacher pay—without hurting tourism. Consumer Protection: BBB Scam Tracker data shows Cape Coral (9 reports) and other Florida cities still seeing fraud losses, with online purchase scams the most common. Reef & Environment Funding: Florida’s coral restoration push faces a funding crunch after DeSantis cut state support, threatening coral nursery operations. Tech & Regulation: Tesla’s steering-wheel-free Cybercab is under federal scrutiny as regulators test whether it meets safety rules. Business & Community: Tallahassee businesses are seeing a boost from Florida State home games, with restaurants and retail tied to visitor spending.