Defense & Manufacturing: M-tron Industries won a $4M U.S. Department of Defense production contract for next-gen electronic warfare components, with work slated in Orlando through 2027. Workforce Development: The U.S. Department of Labor awarded nearly $162M to expand Registered Apprenticeships, with Florida Commerce leading a $40M effort tied to shipbuilding and the defense industrial base. Healthcare Logistics: BayCare will partner with Zipline to build a drone delivery network across the Tampa Bay area, starting in Pinellas County with an expected go-live in late 2027. Local Industry Spotlight: ProGlider Boats advanced to the Top 32 in Florida’s “Coolest Thing Made in Florida” competition for its HyperGlider watercraft, moving into the next voting round. Regulatory/Business Pressure: Tampa General Hospital sued Eli Lilly over alleged 340B discount cutoffs tied to new prescription-level reporting demands, warning of higher costs and access impacts. Infrastructure & Growth: Sulzbacher began construction on a $28M second phase of Enterprise Village in Jacksonville, adding health clinics, Goodwill job training, and culinary programs on a 17-acre campus. Public Health Policy: The FDA approved bemotrizinol, a new sunscreen ingredient, but critics say outdated sunscreen regulation still limits broader UVA protection options for Americans. Immigration & Labor: Employers are bracing for TPS work-permit expirations, with manufacturing and other sectors among those relying on affected workers.