Local Business Spotlight: Sanford’s Awe Glammed Up is ready to grow its bridal hair and makeup operation while leaning hard into community partnerships and local vendor collaborations. Small-Business Cybersecurity: A new look at cyber risk argues attacks are now an economic and operational threat for small firms, with Washington pushing measures like the Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026. Veterans Entrepreneurship: The SBA announced nearly $4.9M in grants to expand Veterans Business Outreach Centers in Alaska and Florida (plus Louisiana), offering free training and counseling for veteran entrepreneurs. Banking Deal for SMBs: Valley National Bancorp agreed to buy Bluevine for about $340M, aiming to boost Valley’s small-business funding and digital/AI capabilities. Florida Legal/Consumer Impact: Florida AG sued a roofing firm after dozens of complaints about unfinished work. Community & Growth: Santa Rosa County commissioners rejected a large subdivision citing traffic impacts, including strain on Berryhill Road. Entrepreneurship on TV: Ocala’s Fundelivered mystery-box business is set for ABC’s Shark Tank with MrBeast as a guest investor. Space-Economy Angle: Florida Tech honored Carol Craig (Craig Technologies and Sidus Space) as a Panther-owned business awardee.