Space Coast Investment: Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a $600M Blue Origin Rocket Park expansion at Cape Canaveral, targeting an 830,000-square-foot upper-stage manufacturing facility and 500 aerospace jobs, as Florida leans further into advanced manufacturing. Hurricane Readiness: Florida’s 2026 Atlantic hurricane season kicks off June 1; NOAA forecasts a below-normal season but warns any storm can still hit hard, so residents should prepare now. Property Tax Push: DeSantis called for a special session to eliminate property taxes on homeowners’ permanent residences, with a phase-in plan and a constitutional change that would go to voters in November. Insurance & Risk: Florida property insurance experts report cautious stabilization ahead of storm season, though affordability and major-storm risk remain top concerns. Medicaid Spending Watch: New federal data shows Daytona Beach Medicaid providers billed $6.48M in 2024, while West Palm Beach billed $28.34M for temporary national codes (non-medicare), highlighting where public health dollars are flowing. Local Business Support: Palm Beach’s Preservation Foundation launched a Community Business Preservation Program to help locally owned firms facing rising rents and seasonal slowdowns. Capital Markets: Fora Financial priced a $130M securitization backed by small-business loans and receivables, while Generation Income Properties priced a $5.0M public offering tied to shares and warrants.