Death Penalty Pushback: Florida Catholic bishops renewed opposition to executions, citing the Church’s view that life imprisonment can protect society without killing, as the state carried out multiple executions in 2026. Fauci Legal Fight: A Senate committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt after he declined to answer pandemic questions, while Florida AG James Uthmeier launched a subpoena-backed probe into alleged self-dealing tied to COVID guidance and incentives. Courts & Drag Shows: A federal appeals court upheld Florida’s ban on minors attending “adult” live performances, clearing the state to enforce the law. Florida Politics: With the GOP governor primary nearing, Gov. Ron DeSantis still won’t endorse, but praised former House Speaker Paul Renner as “really good,” while the race remains dominated by Donalds and Collins. Public Health: Florida’s cyclospora outbreak keeps climbing, with 352 confirmed or suspected cases statewide and Palm Beach County among the hardest hit. Local Impact: Orange County approved a $15,000 grant to expand a youth wheelchair basketball program, adding uniforms and specialized sports wheelchairs. Science & Health Tech: Mayo Clinic researchers in Florida used AI to design a molecule targeting a pancreatic cancer protein, slowing tumor growth in lab models.