Local Housing & Taxes: Florida lawmakers approved a constitutional amendment to expand the homestead exemption to $250,000 on non-school property taxes, but only longtime residents qualify immediately (residency by Dec. 31, 2026); otherwise homeowners get the smaller $50,000 exemption for four years before stepping up. Local Government Finance: A new Florida law boosts local budget transparency, including a required hypothetical 10% cut plan, earlier budget workshop dates, quarterly salary reporting, and a supermajority vote to raise property tax rates above the rollback. Disaster Recovery Housing: Lake Placid is drafting rules for temporary shelter permits so homeowners can live in campers/RVs after declared emergencies while repairs are underway. Construction & Permitting: Hernando County posted HUD notices for Rogers Park Improvements (shade structure, restroom upgrades, pedestrian pathways) with a finding of no significant impact. Code Enforcement: Daytona Beach authorized foreclosure on two properties with about $116,000 in unpaid code liens and can seek an emergency injunction over unsafe unpermitted construction. Development Watch: Palm Coast-based DC BLOX says only one approved cable landing station building is cleared—pushing back on claims of a massive hyperscale data center campus. Waterfront Compliance: Fort Pierce was fined by the Florida DEP for unpermitted marina docks and back rent tied to Little Jim Bait & Tackle.