Workplace Recognition: Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation and the Miami Foundation both landed on Florida Trend’s “Best Companies To Work For In Florida,” highlighting culture and employee satisfaction as a growth lever for mission-driven orgs. Local Business & Community: BODYBAR Pilates says it signed 40 new territories and added 17 franchise owners, including new Florida openings, pushing $26M in systemwide sales and a 28-state target by year-end. Small-Business Policy: Sen. Rick Scott introduced the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act to force federal agencies to better weigh the economic impact of rules on smaller firms. Fraud Crackdown: The DOJ expanded fraud-fighting partnerships with six states, including Florida, aiming to improve data sharing and coordinate cases tied to Medicaid, SNAP, SBA loans, housing benefits and taxes. Workforce & Training: A Fort Myers-area chamber luncheon spotlighted local workforce needs and micro-credentials, featuring leaders behind career-tech and entrepreneurship training. Consumer/Local Retail Impact: A Tampa Bay report flags how PlayStation’s move away from physical discs could hit Florida’s remaining video game stores sooner than expected. Property Tax Watch: A new analysis breaks down how Florida’s proposed property tax amendment could change homeowner costs—an issue small businesses feel through local housing and consumer spending.