Stadium Deal Moves to Construction: Tampa and Hillsborough County approved a $2.36B Rays stadium plan, but the real work now shifts to financing and building out the surrounding ballpark district. State Oversight on Health Funds: A leaked grand jury report is putting Hope Florida under new scrutiny over how $10M in Medicaid settlement money was used in the fight over a recreational marijuana amendment, with questions about what investigators found and how officials are responding. Local Housing Demand & Buyer Behavior: Realtor.com data says cash still drives 31.4% of home sales nationwide (Miami leads at 43.2%), even as cash purchases dipped slightly—an important signal for Florida sellers and lenders. Affordable Housing Funding: Jacksonville launched the $20M Jax GAP Fund to help finance $80M in new affordable multifamily rentals. Development Permits & Growth Projects: Jacksonville approved demolition permits for Regency Square Mall’s east wing, clearing the way for the mixed-use “Nexus at Regency” plan. Infrastructure for Growth: Palm Bay received $3.5M for wastewater upgrades tied to the Phoenix Business Park. Water Reliability Updates: Groveland is advancing $1.8M reclaimed-water pressure improvements plus a pumping upgrade to support northern service-area demand. Retiree Market Signals: WalletHub again ranked Florida cities at the top for retirees, with Orlando #1, Miami #2, and Tampa #3. Data Center Backlash Continues: North Port approved an 18-month data center moratorium with stipulations after a packed, hours-long public hearing. Construction Starts in Central Florida: Zenodro broke ground on a resort-style clubhouse/amenity center at Hidden Forest in Clermont, targeting completion in Q1 2027.