Healthcare Partnership: Baptist Health South Florida and Amazon One Medical are teaming up to expand coordinated primary and specialty care across Miami-Dade and beyond, with the new relationship starting Aug. 1, 2026. Small-Business Funding: Sen. Ashley Moody is urging Florida businesses to enter the SBA Patriot Pitch Competition, offering up to $1 million, with semifinalists named this summer and finalists competing in Washington, D.C. Local Business Growth: DeployAIBots opened a Miami headquarters to expand agentic AI automation for sales and operations, aiming to help growing companies scale without matching headcount. Retail Expansion: Alabama entrepreneur Dr. Ashley Hunt-Poole’s alcohol-free HELLO MAMÁ wine brand is expanding into Walmart and Sam’s Club after building demand through social media. Entrepreneur Spotlight: Emily Jones launched For The Boys Beef Jerky in Orlando, targeting Gen Z and Millennial snack buyers with creator-led branding. Workforce & Training: Lauderdale Lakes will host a free Financial Literacy & Business Resource Fair June 20, with workshops and one-on-one help for entrepreneurs. Business Services: Be Secure Locksmith in Gainesville says it has surpassed 1,313 five-star Google reviews, highlighting its mobile service model. Tech & Automation: AC Panda Mechanical Contractors launched Panda PULSE 360, an HVAC diagnostic service for Jacksonville homes and businesses. Franchising Push: A.J. Chocolate House is rolling out a franchising campaign, starting with Florida and the Southeast after strong growth from its Winter Park and New Smyrna Beach locations. Crypto Watch: Bitcoin has slid sharply since last fall, with more than $1.2 trillion in value erased over eight months—an ongoing stress test for investors and small-business-adjacent fintech.