Property Tax Relief Watch: Florida Amendment 3 would boost homestead exemptions for non-school property taxes in Brevard, with the exemption rising to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, plus a non-homestead assessment cap cut from 10% to 5%—but local experts warn the total bill won’t always track the headline. Tax Collector Scrutiny: Sarasota auditors say newly elected Tax Collector Mike Moran’s $100,767 “transition services” payout violated state law, alleging PACE Funding Agency kept no records showing he performed the work. Fraud & Consumer Risk: BBB Scam Tracker data shows Venice among Florida cities with 10 scam reports in July 2026, and the FTC says fraud losses hit $12.5B in 2024. Retirement Income Snapshot: New ZIP-level Social Security counts highlight Florida’s aging footprint, with multiple Central Florida and Gulf Coast ZIPs reporting thousands of beneficiaries. Banking/Finance Tech: A nationwide industry-owned blockchain network for banks is set to launch in 2027, signaling more push toward stablecoin and on-chain payments. Hurricane Season Prep: Florida CFO urges residents to review insurance ahead of peak hurricane months as another Atlantic disturbance forms near the Gulf.