Defense & Testing: NOAA’s Florida-based Aircraft Operations Center is running spring hurricane-tech trials, including drone and data-quality checks in rain, to build confidence before peak season. Aerospace Manufacturing: At Eglin Air Force Base, the 96th Test Wing used a fast, parallel build approach to deliver a loads-test model in under 48 hours for a new F-16 weapon system. Electric Aviation: Bye Aerospace says it’s weeks from first flight of its all-electric eFlyer 2 trainer as it completes wiring, structural testing, and system integration. Florida Industrial Expansion: Charlotte Pipe and Foundry opened a 54,700-sq-ft expansion in Wildwood, adding capacity for PVC pipe and irrigation products with a $25M investment and 60 associates. Roofing Aftermath: A Southwest Florida roof-installation case highlights alleged “manufacturer defect” issues tied to Hurricane Ian replacements, with homeowners still seeking answers. Materials & Energy: IKO celebrated the grand opening of its Clay Hill, Florida manufacturing campus—its first Florida manufacturing campus—adding three production lines for shingles, insulation boards, and underlayment. Autonomous Boats: MARTAC and Intrepid Powerboats announced a partnership aimed at scaling Devil Ray unmanned surface vessel production to 200–300 per year. Policy & Health: DeSantis signed a law phasing out PFAS-containing AFFF firefighting foam statewide starting July 1.