Florida Home Taxes: Florida lawmakers approved a constitutional amendment that would cut property taxes for many owner-occupied homes via a $250,000 homestead exemption on non-school taxes, but only longtime residents qualify immediately (residency by Dec. 31, 2026); newcomers get the current $50,000 exemption for four years before stepping up. Tourism & Local Spending: With higher airfares and gas, more Americans are staying closer to home for road trips and shorter getaways, a shift that could steer vacation dollars toward regional restaurants and local attractions in Florida and other tourist hubs. Disney Finance: Disney’s Shanghai park paid out about £43.1 million to a UK subsidiary in 2025 under a China-government-linked deal, highlighting how the Orlando resort model still drives global cash flows. Community Investment: Winter Park Playhouse is set to unveil an $8 million renovation funded by Orange County’s Tourist Development Tax grant, touting about $2.3 million in annual economic impact. Data Center Clarity: DC BLOX says only one approved Palm Coast building is in play—a cable landing station—pushing back on claims of a massive hyperscale campus. Sports Betting Promotions: Kalshi and Polymarket are rolling out Fourth of July referral bonuses in Florida, aiming to pull new traders into live sports markets. Public Safety & Risk: A 71-year-old North Fort Myers man survived an alligator attack after using a fishing pole to jab the animal, underscoring the real-world hazards of Florida outdoor life.