AI Education Boost: Anuradha and Vikas Sinha, an Indian-origin engineer couple, donated $20 million to the University of North Texas to create the Anuradha and Vikas Sinha College of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Analytics, with endowments for scholarships, faculty, entrepreneurship and incubation, and research across AI, cybersecurity, data science, and health informatics. Local Business Tech: Florida managed IT and cybersecurity provider Entech partnered with Florida Technology Specialists to expand tech and security support for small businesses across the state, with the FTS brand set to be retired later this year. Small Business Growth: Maid 4 Time announced a partnership with Local Business Rockstar to expand its cleaning services across Orlando, Tampa, and West Palm Beach, building on its referral-based model and 500+ five-star reviews. Entrepreneurship Spotlight: SCORE’s second annual pitch competition in Naples will award $5,000 to a winner among six local finalists, aiming to help founders sharpen growth plans and gain exposure. Home Insurance Reality Check: With hurricane season peaking, a Florida-focused guide reminds homeowners that many policies don’t cover flood damage and that coverage gaps often live in exclusions and “duties after loss.” Franchise & Jobs: The International Franchise Association named 2026 Franchisees of the Year, highlighting community outreach and workforce development by franchise owners nationwide. Business Risk Watch: A federal case update warns investors about a lead plaintiff filing deadline in a class action tied to Avis Budget Group, filed in the Middle District of Florida.