Deceptive Data Practices: Florida AG James Uthmeier sued Netflix in St. Johns County, alleging the company collected and sold sensitive minors’ data without verifiable parental consent, seeking penalties and an injunction. Public Safety & Pay: Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $5,000 bonuses for 1,500 new Florida law enforcement recruits, with Pasco deputies among the first recipients. Local Housing Fight: St. Johns County denied a plan that could have enabled more than 4,000 homes near Nocatee, reversing an earlier deadlock under a new state housing law. Water Restrictions: Alachua County reminded residents that water shortage limits are still in effect despite recent rain, including limits on landscape irrigation and outdoor washing. Big Infrastructure Push: Monroe County approved $2 million toward the John Pennekamp Discovery Center & Aquarium, a $52 million project expected to open in 2028. Elections & Mail Voting: Escambia County voters may see vote-by-mail ballots arrive as soon as Sept. 25 after the U.S. Supreme Court cleared mail voting to continue as usual. Crime & Courts: A former Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence CEO was sentenced to 10 years probation in a fraud case tied to shelter funds. Transportation: A semi-truck crash on US-301 in Pasco County injured three people. Gas Prices: Florida gas averages topped $4 a gallon as Middle East tensions pushed oil prices higher. Education: Miami-Dade and Broward school officials and teachers urged voters to renew key funding referendums for pay and school safety.