Space & Defense: Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral during a hotfire/static-fire test, with the company citing an “anomaly” and saying all personnel were accounted for; Jeff Bezos called it a “very rough day” and said it’s too early to know the root cause, while NASA pledged help to assess impacts to Artemis and near-term plans. Local Economy & Community: Naples nonprofit galas set records in the 2025-26 “paddle season,” raising more than $92.4 million across major categories, including a new debut effort for children with brain tumors. Legal & Business Risk: A federal civil lawsuit between former North Naples produce executive Francis “Alfie” Oakes and a former acting CEO is expanding with new fraud-related allegations tied to the CFAP program, underscoring ongoing exposure for Florida agribusiness operators. Business Support: Palm Beach’s Preservation Foundation launched a Community Business Preservation Program to help locally owned businesses facing rising rents and redevelopment pressure, offering marketing, lease-negotiation help, and grant/loan support. Food & Tourism: The MICHELIN Guide’s first statewide Florida selection highlighted Tampa’s Fat Beet Farm Kitchen and Bakery with a Green Star, signaling growing national attention on the state’s dining scene.