Local Tax Vote: Osceola County commissioners approved a school operational millage referendum for the Nov. 3 ballot, seeking voter approval for a one-mill, four-year property tax expected to raise about $62.5M annually for the School District of Osceola County (with proportional support for charter schools). Banking & Community: Sanibel Captiva Community Bank donated $5,000 to United Way’s “One in a Million” campaign to close a $1.3M funding gap supporting 92 partner agencies serving more than 500,000 people. Banking Careers: Bank Independent promoted 12 employees, including five to vice president roles and seven to associate vice president positions, highlighting leadership growth inside the Florida-based lender. Data Center Deal: Z Squared Inc. agreed to acquire Paradox Data LLC and its El Dorado data center, with the campus tied to up to 8MW of electric service and milestone-based convertible stock. Legal/Insurance: A Florida appeals court upheld a $103M product-defect jury award against Ford after a modified Mustang exploded in 2017, keeping the case’s damages intact. HOA Pressure: A report says cash-strapped HOAs are stepping up foreclosures against delinquent homeowners as operating costs rise and reserves shrink. Capital Markets: SpaceX’s first quarterly earnings as a public company hit the spotlight as investors weigh Starlink revenue, AI spending, and Starship progress—while short-sellers ramp up bets ahead of lockup expirations.