Local Investing Policy: Miami-Dade voters approved raising the cap on “Israel Bonds” the county can hold, lifting the allowable share to 5% (from 3%) of its roughly $9B investment portfolio, even though the bonds are only about 1.48% today. Housing Affordability Watch: A new federal review finds $460B in HUD spending over a decade didn’t measurably improve affordability, with home prices rising faster than incomes in every state. Healthcare Staffing Risk: Palm Beach County faces a potential elder-care staffing crunch as Haitian health workers’ work authorization is threatened after TPS lapses and related court actions. Fraud & Enforcement: Florida AG James announced charges against seven people in a $100M workers’ comp payroll scheme using shell companies and cash payrolls to defraud insurers. Sports Sponsorship/Branding: Ripple expanded XRP branding into Florida college football via a multi-year University of Florida deal placing the logo at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Aviation & Jobs: AAR expanded its Miami airframe MRO footprint at MIA, adding 100,000+ square feet and 200 full-time jobs. Property & Consumer Legal Pressure: Orlando-area condo owners sued their HOA over a $5,000–$10,000 special assessment after a judge halted collections for notice-law violations. Cybersecurity Angle: A report highlights how ransomware and cyberattacks on centralized systems can disrupt critical services, including major impacts on education and broader infrastructure.