Shipbuilding Push: Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded Pensacola $9M to expand Port of Pensacola capacity, backing two new boatbuilding facilities for complex Navy ship modules—about 400,000 sq. ft. and roughly 2,000 manufacturing jobs tied to “Project Maeve.” Local Utilities & Zoning: Daytona Beach commissioners ordered a city auditor utility bill review after residents reported unusually high water charges, while also moving a former orthopedic clinic site toward retail/light industrial and manufacturing/warehouse/distribution uses. AAM Manufacturing in Florida: AIR is setting up its U.S. HQ and eVTOL production/flight hub at SunTrax near Orlando, aiming to start U.S. manufacturing of its AIR ONE eVTOL and autonomous cargo aircraft by year-end. Workforce Pressure in Agriculture: Miami-Dade plant nursery operators warn Trump deportation moves are shrinking labor supply after TPS changes, with some businesses considering closures. Healthcare Supply Chain: NurExone signed a binding MOU with Made Scientific to build an exclusive U.S. GMP exosome manufacturing and supply partnership, targeting first GMP batches in H1 2027. Trade & Procurement: Cryptic Air launched USA-made mud-in vent covers and a new B2B Contractor Trade Portal for faster, factory-direct ordering. Global Policy Angle: Florida lawmakers joined a bipartisan push to prioritize the Great Sea Interconnector linking Greece, Cyprus and Israel.