Everglades Legal Fight: Environmental groups say state and federal officials withheld key details from judges in the updated lawsuit over the “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center, raising NEPA questions tied to federal funding and the Everglades’ protected ecosystem. Road & Construction Impacts: FDOT scheduled overnight U.S. 192 eastbound closures over I-4 for bridge demolition under the Moving I-4 Forward Program, with detour instructions for drivers. Housing Affordability Policy: A Florida lawmaker and local advocates are dissecting the new federal 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act’s potential to ease affordability pressures, while another story flags how Florida’s Live Local Act could let some projects claim “affordable” status with less local oversight. Local Growth Pressure: Readers weighed in on Florida’s growth surge, with many calling for slowing expansion due to housing, congestion, and infrastructure strain. Development Opposition in Marco Island: Two proposed projects on Marco Island face pushback over traffic and public-service strain, including claims one plan exceeds density limits. Construction & Community: Sarasota’s Selby Gardens began vertical work on a $60.9M bayfront expansion, including a hurricane-resilient conservatory design. Market Watch: Zumper data shows Leesburg apartment rents were essentially flat year over year, with statewide listings also hovering near recent levels. Big-Ticket Real Estate: The Tampa Bay Rays moved toward selecting a construction manager for a proposed $2.3B ballpark as financing talks near a key vote. Infrastructure for Nature: FAU Harbor Branch received a $250,000 gift to support a mangrove restoration project tied to coastal habitat recovery.