State Politics: The Florida GOP has officially endorsed two November ballot amendments: Amendment 1 to boost the rainy-day fund and Amendment 3 to expand homestead property-tax relief and slow non-homestead assessment growth. Public Safety & Privacy: Florida’s ALPR/Flock camera fight keeps heating up, with Trump saying he “sort of” likes Flock for law enforcement even as Florida agencies and local governments move to pause or end use. Immigration Detention Oversight: A DHS watchdog report says the defunct “Alligator Alcatraz” used small metal enclosures as punishment, raising serious health-and-safety concerns while DeSantis defends the operation. Higher Education: Florida professors say students may be “spying” and worry about course materials after DEI rollbacks, while a federal judge lets an FIU free-speech lawsuit proceed after an offensive WhatsApp chat led to discipline. Budget Watch: Florida’s long-range outlook projects a future general-fund deficit as spending outpaces revenue. Tech & Policy: Congress faces renewed pressure over AI safety after dire warnings, with lawmakers pushing for briefings and new rules. Local Economy: Jacksonville’s Gateway Jax seeks major incentives for a downtown riverfront tower and Hotel Merrydelle renovation. Media & Jobs: Jay Weaver retires from the Miami Herald after decades covering federal courts, as newsroom layoffs continue. Elections: Republicans are also pushing property-tax relief messaging tied to Amendment 3.