Human-AI Manufacturing Patent: Florida Atlantic University says it’s earned a U.S. patent for an “Adaptive Cyber Manufacturing” system that lets workers remotely run equipment and have AI adjust tasks based on performance—aimed at safer, more flexible production without losing advanced know-how. Hurricane-Ready Housing Tests: The University of Kansas will test full-scale manufactured homes in simulated hurricane-force winds at FIU’s Wall of Wind May 13, targeting anchor and tie-down building-code updates. Affordable Housing Capital: Banyan River Trust directed $6M+ in equity to families across 48 states, with a focus on mobile and manufactured home transitions. Defense & Aerospace Ramp: V2X won a U.S. Navy contract for KC-130J survivability upgrades at its Crestview, FL facility, while Collins Aerospace is expanding Largo radar and secure communications manufacturing with a $26.5M investment. Florida Public Health & Safety: TrumpRx expands to 600 generic drugs for uninsured Floridians, and FDLE data shows fentanyl-related deaths in Florida fell 46% in the first half of 2025 as Sen. Ashley Moody targets counterfeit pill presses. Energy Consolidation: NextEra and Dominion agreed to combine in a deal worth nearly $67B, reshaping power infrastructure plans that include Florida.