Property Tax Overhaul: Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling lawmakers back for a special session to consider a constitutional amendment that would boost Florida’s homestead exemption from $50,000 to $250,000 immediately, with a path to eventually eliminate property taxes for many homeowners—estimated to wipe out bills for about 60% of homesteads at first, and up to 92% if it reaches $500,000. Local Budget Shock: The proposal is already raising alarms in cities like Bartow, where officials say cutting or removing property taxes could cost more than $3.1 million in general revenue, forcing projects like a year-round aquatic center to pause. Insurance & Housing Pressure: A new Florida housing and infrastructure budget could reshape parts of Brevard County real estate by funding affordable housing, down-payment help, flood mitigation, and coastal resiliency—aimed at easing affordability and insurance-related constraints. Capital Markets (Florida-linked): Sidus Space priced a roughly $100 million registered direct offering of about 19.7 million shares at $5.08 each, citing working capital and general corporate needs. Insurance Market Watch: Florida’s property insurance market is still under scrutiny heading into hurricane season, with experts cautiously optimistic as new insurers enter and rates show signs of stabilizing. E-bike Safety Rule: Florida lawmakers advanced an e-bike bill that would cap speeds at 10 mph near pedestrians, require yielding on shared paths, and add an enforcement-focused task force—potentially reducing injury and claim risk. Food Inflation: Another inflation wave is building for groceries, with analysts pointing to weather disruptions, tariffs, and broader geopolitical risks that could keep prices elevated into 2027.