Property Taxes & Renters: Florida’s proposed Amendment 3 would boost the homestead exemption (from $50,000 to $150,000, then $250,000), but renters generally won’t get the homestead benefit. The change could still slow non-homestead taxable value growth by cutting the cap from 10% to 5% starting Jan. 1, 2027—though one analysis projects only modest savings. Insurance: Florida’s home insurance lawsuits and claims have fallen since 2022–23 tort reform, yet homeowners still aren’t seeing broad premium relief. Wildlife & Climate: Three South Florida reptiles—the Florida Keys mole skink, Key ring-necked snake, and rim rock crowned snake—were added to the endangered list as sea level rise threatens their tiny ranges. Invasive Species: Argentine tegus keep spreading, with Miami-Dade reporting thousands of sightings. Public Safety: A Florida dad was sentenced to 42 years after a toddler died in a hot truck. Crime & Courts: Walton County is still hunting Isabelle Johnson, accused in a shallow-grave murder, after she allegedly changed her appearance and used aliases. Immigration: Deportation orders in Florida rose about 18% since March, tracking a national surge. Local Government: Cape Coral advanced the next step for the Seven Islands project via a community development district, while some residents raised environmental concerns.