Local Workforce & Small Business Support: Florida SBDC Network and CareerSource Florida are teaming up to help entrepreneurs and small businesses tap state resources while building talent pipelines for growing industries like advanced manufacturing, shipbuilding and AgTech. Economic Pressure on Families: Sen. Rick Scott is pushing back on high prices, arguing Congress must stop reckless spending to give Americans relief as costs keep squeezing household budgets. Local Business Climate Debate: A Tallahassee-area op-ed says residents don’t want data centers—they want jobs—and urges more focus on private-sector growth and economic diversification. Tourism Tax Funding: In Tampa, hotel “bed tax” revenue is helping pay for the Tampa Bay Rays’ new stadium, with more than $300 million tied to tourist development taxes. Women Entrepreneurs: eWomenNetwork Southwest Florida says it’s rapidly expanding and aims to help members reach $1M in annual revenue through networking and support. Training for CDL Careers: Sarasota-based FleetForce Truck Driver Training celebrated its 10,000th CDL graduate, highlighting hiring momentum for new drivers. Data Center Zoning: Highlands County is reviewing zoning to limit or deny large AI data centers, citing electricity and cost concerns for residents and small businesses. Small Business Disruption at Delivery: A Broward bakery says its cinnamon-roll order was delayed after a delivery driver was detained by Border Patrol, sparking customer and business fallout.