AI in Florida courts: The Florida Supreme Court adopted new rules requiring attorneys—and self-represented parties—to certify that legal filings cite real, accurate information, with judges allowed to sanction violations after concerns about AI “hallucinations.” Public safety: A suspected drunk driver allegedly plowed through the Ironman Jacksonville course, triggering a chase and near-misses with athletes and spectators before police used a PIT maneuver to stop the car. Shark attack: A Navy base employee was left in critical condition after a shark attack during a lunchtime swim near Naval Support Activity Panama City, with officials investigating the incident and how video spread. Health & consumer trust: Florida health officials faced pushback over a report claiming heavy-metal contamination in popular candies, as outside experts and manufacturers questioned the testing and conclusions. Cost of living: A United Way Suncoast ALICE report says many working families across the region can’t afford basics, with Pinellas and other counties seeing steep “survival budget” increases. Crime crackdown: Manatee County says a Facebook Marketplace sting helped unravel a theft ring selling stolen Home Depot rental equipment. Elections: The Florida Supreme Court declined to block DeSantis-backed congressional map changes for 2026, letting the GOP plan move forward while lower-court challenges continue. Property taxes: A Weston city attorney plans to sue over ballot language for a proposed property tax amendment, calling it biased.