Public Health: Florida confirmed its first 2026 death from Vibrio vulnificus (“flesh-eating” bacteria) in Palm Beach County, with 12 statewide infections already reported this year and officials urging caution around warm coastal waters and raw shellfish. Environment & Safety: Lee County is installing a new weather radar to fill low-level coverage gaps across Southwest Florida, aiming to improve warnings for tornadoes, wind gusts and flash flooding. Technology & Privacy: Google is seeking permission to release 32 million Wolbachia-treated mosquitoes in Florida, while a separate national backlash continues as people vandalize Flock surveillance cameras. Wildlife: Florida’s annual Python Challenge is leaning on tech like solar-powered robot rabbit decoys to lure invasive pythons out of hiding. Crime & Courts: A Monroe County case tied to a Florida burglary ended with a stolen vehicle found via FLOCK cameras; meanwhile, a judge kept a Republican Florida governor candidate on the GOP primary ballot. Business & Community: Polk State and Florida Poly expanded a transfer pathway into 10 STEM bachelor’s programs, and Florida’s Margaritaville license plate won a national design award.