Insurance & Health Costs: A Florida man with rare blood cancer says his insurer is blocking access to medication after a co-pay accumulator prevents manufacturer help from counting toward his deductible, forcing him into a costly fight over coverage. Home Affordability & Roofing: A growing number of homeowners are getting squeezed as insurers scrutinize roof age and condition, turning roof repairs into a policy and code compliance issue that local governments can’t ignore. Local Property Taxes: Sanibel’s fire district set a tentative millage rate of 1.3915 mills for 2026-27, a 6.91% tax increase, while officials flag uncertainty tied to possible homestead exemption changes. Education Funding: Lee County schools received $1 million to modernize student transportation with GPS/GIS tracking and upgrades to safety and weapons detection systems. Legal/IRS: A federal judge in Florida rejected a Trump IRS settlement as an “improper purpose,” raising new legal and financial uncertainty. Consumer Fraud & Banking: Police say a NYC woman’s luxury shopping spree at Aventura Mall was funded by a stolen Bank of America card, leading to nine felony charges. Markets & Regulation: The SEC is forming a new retail fraud working group as reported online investment scams top $8.6B. Tech & Infrastructure: Florida’s data-center debate keeps heating up as communities weigh electricity, water, and long-term impacts against AI-driven demand.