Riparian Rights 101: A new legal explainer breaks down Florida riparian rights for waterfront owners, noting they’re tied to navigable waterways and include access for boating, bathing, fishing, and more—but not unlimited use. Housing Supply Math: Zillow research says empty for-sale lots could cut the national housing shortage by 6% if homes were built on them, with Florida topping the list of states by number of listed empty lots. Workforce Housing Push: Hillsborough County is weighing turning the former McLane Middle School campus into up to 150 units of workforce housing for district employees. Affordable Housing Milestone: West Palm Beach says it already surpassed its “1,400 in 8” affordable/workforce target, beating the April 2027 deadline. Data Center Backlash: North Port is moving toward an 18-month retroactive moratorium on large-scale data center applications, while Sarasota County cities continue to organize against the fast-growing AI industry. Flood Program Update: FEMA reports progress on Elevate Florida, approving more than 50 home elevation projects after long delays. Local Growth & Infrastructure: PortMiami’s incoming director faces commissioners as the county debates up to $700M in seaport bonds, and Orlando’s convention center seeks another $523M in tourist development tax funding.