Jacksonville Contract Access: Fisher Agency says it cleared a City of Jacksonville audit and earned official JSEB certification, opening doors to more public bids and set-asides. Aviation & Defense Industry: Catalina Aircraft says it secured a letter of intent for up to 46 modernized Catalina II amphibious planes, aiming for Western certification and roles from civil to military. Big-Project Energy: Chesapeake Utilities’ unit plans a $1.2B Florida natural gas pipeline from Palm Beach toward Miami-Dade, targeting service in 2030. Public Safety on Roads: I-75 lanes reopened after a fatal Pasco County crash; separate deadly crashes also hit SR-100 in Flagler and I-95 in Nassau. Local Crime: A Fort Pierce man accused in the killing of a St. Lucie County art teacher was charged with first-degree premeditated murder. Immigration & Local Policy: Gainesville’s ICE-related petition could threaten federal homelessness funding, according to a letter tied to the local Continuum of Care. Community Watch: Alachua County officials face a potential lawsuit over Melrose’s WildFlowers Music Park temporary use permit. Heat & Pets: Local guidance warns Florida owners to watch for heat-stroke signs in dogs and never leave pets in parked cars. Sports & Culture: UF’s new athletics president Stuart Bell begins his tenure; and Sebastian’s Earl’s Hideaway marks an 80-year history.