Housing & Development: Miami’s Little Havana rezoning could allow buildings up to 12 stories, with height increases tied to incentives, as the city weighs whether to expand housing while protecting neighborhood identity. Construction & Infrastructure: West Palm Beach crews responded to a Sept. 17 water main break in Palm Beach’s North End near Tangier Avenue and North Lake Way, with potential road closures expected during repairs. Real Estate Market: Mortgage rates jumped to nearly 7% after the Fed rate hike, tightening buyer budgets and raising pressure on sellers to adjust expectations. Property & Community: A record Sarasota waterfront sale closed at $21.95M for 8501 Midnight Pass Road, despite a steep drop from its earlier $31.5M listing. Local Projects: Fort Myers Beach pier rebuilding is advancing, with pile-driving work expected to bring daily noise and temporary safety perimeters. Legal & Safety: A federal judge let MacDill Air Force Base mold cases be combined, expanding a lawsuit against the privatized housing contractor to 93 families. Policy & Accountability: Florida AG candidate Jose Javier Rodríguez is calling for a full investigation into DHS findings about “Alligator Alcatraz” detention conditions. Business & Services: Fort Lauderdale Realty Group launched new buyer/seller/landlord programs with alternative commission models, including a 1% listing option. Environment & Resilience: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse’s $16M shoreline restoration is progressing toward early December completion, aiming to stabilize erosion along a protected 1-mile stretch.