Defense Contract Pipeline: Four Navy commands—from New Orleans to Panama City—joined Greater New Orleans Inc. to launch the Gulf Coast Defense Catalyst, aiming to connect private companies (including Florida small businesses) with Navy needs like underwater surveillance. Tax & Wealth Advisory Expansion: Deen Cadi CPA, PLLC is rolling out a family-office-style tax and wealth model nationwide, with new offices planned in Boston and Washington, D.C. before year-end and more cities next year. Local Business Disruption: Clermont’s Downtown Exchange told nine small tenants to move out by Sept. 30 as the building shifts to one new tenant, raising relocation and lease-timing concerns for operators. Energy Merger Update: Wynson Securities says progress continues on the NextEra–Dominion combination, which would create a larger regulated utility platform serving about 10 million customer accounts across multiple states including Florida. Cyber & Trust Risk for SMBs: ThreatsDay reports malicious browser extensions targeting crypto users by stealing session and wallet data, a reminder for small firms to tighten access and device security. Affordable Energy Win: Florida PSC voted 4-1 to keep a utility cost-saving rule that helps ratepayers, including small business customers, avoid higher bills. Franchise Growth: Water Wings Swim School opened its first franchised location in Cypress, Texas, signaling continued expansion across 16 states with a 2027 school pipeline. Storage Business Opening: Great American Self Storage opened in Ocala with climate-controlled drive-up units and a grand opening BBQ, targeting contractors and small businesses needing easy inventory access.