Education & AI: Florida’s Board of Education approved new K-12 and college AI guardrails, putting parents in the driver’s seat with notice and opt-out rules, banning unsupervised use, and requiring alternatives for students whose families decline AI tools. Courts & Consumer Tech: Florida AG James Uthmeier sued Netflix over claims the company collected and monetized minors’ data without verifiable parental consent. Energy & Data Centers: The House passed a bill pushing states to consider federal standards so large power users like data centers help cover grid upgrade costs instead of shifting bills to everyone else—an issue driving Florida affordability anger. Local Government Finance: Amendment 3 would eliminate property taxes, and local officials warn it could trigger major service cuts and budget gaps. Public Safety Tech: A federal AM radio mandate cleared the House, aiming to keep emergency/local news access in vehicles. Space Coast: Florida’s rocket pace is slower than 2025, with 56 launches so far in 2026 and more changes expected. FSU Athletics: Michael Alford is out as Florida State’s athletic director, with Bruce Warwick stepping in as interim. Weather: Breezy, stormy conditions continue across Central and South Florida, with rain chances building into the weekend.