UF Stadium Overhaul: The University of Florida Board of Trustees approved a record $1.45B renovation of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (“The Swamp”), keeping the current 88,548 capacity while upgrading concourses, restrooms, concessions, entrances, ADA access, traffic flow, and game-day tech; construction is slated to start after the 2026 season and finish before the 2030 season. Local Governance & Growth Pressures: Palm Beach County’s school board asked commissioners for public records and studies on a proposed 200-acre data center near Saddle View Elementary, citing health and safety concerns and major water needs as AI-driven infrastructure demand accelerates. Housing Stability Funding: Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice received a $250,000 TD Charitable Foundation grant under its Housing for Everyone program to prevent eviction and homelessness for 189 moderate-to-low income families across Lee, Collier, Sarasota and Manatee counties. Infrastructure Buildout: Conexon Connect is nearing completion of a 1,600-mile fiber-to-the-home network in rural South Florida, expanding service to more than 40,000 homes and businesses and strengthening storm resilience for partner electric co-ops. Community & Safety: Southwest Florida hospitals are stepping up hurricane preparedness, focusing on flood mitigation, backup power, fuel planning, staffing, and supplies to keep care running during major storms.