Foreclosure Pressure in Southwest Florida: ATTOM data shows foreclosure filings jumped 21% in the first half of 2026, with Florida the worst state at 1 in 370 homes facing a filing—insurance costs and economic uncertainty are the main culprits. Miami Cost-of-Living Shock: Bloomberg analysis says Miami is now pricier than New York, with housing, property taxes, and homeowners’ insurance driving the squeeze. Local Tax Planning: Volusia County proposed a $1.1B budget while keeping most property tax millage rates flat, but warned November’s homestead-exemption ballot could reshape future revenue. Property & Housing Rules: A Florida consumer-protection dispute highlights that the state’s $25,000 dealer surety bond hasn’t changed in decades, raising questions as car costs rise. Banking/Finance Watch: DOJ is investigating Florida Rep. Cory Mills, with at least part of the probe reportedly focused on his personal finances. Public Spending & Transparency: Cape Coral released hundreds of documents after a Florida DOGE review, aiming to boost taxpayer access to vendor spending and purchase orders. Healthcare Expansion: Memorial Healthcare System opened its Douglas Road ER in Pembroke Pines, expanding emergency capacity for Broward and Miami-Dade residents. Big Deal for Space Coast Transit: Cocoa won a $2M state grant to build access infrastructure for a planned Brightline station, even as Fitch scrutinizes the rail operator’s debt.