UF Leadership Fight: Florida AG James Uthmeier is pushing back after the Board of Governors chair delayed the confirmation vote for UF interim president Stuart Bell, arguing UF is in compliance while the system raises governance concerns. Local Governance: Escambia’s library board of governance meetings were canceled after city-county leaders raised questions about political interference tied to the library director hire. Data Centers & Power Costs: DeSoto County commissioners are weighing a temporary moratorium on new data center applications as residents question heat, noise, and water use; meanwhile, lawmakers and companies are treading carefully on a federal data center energy bill that would shift costs toward large power customers. Weather & Safety: Central Florida is bracing for near-record heat with “feels like” temps around 106 and only scattered storm chances. Food Security: SNAP cuts are hitting Florida hard, with more than 277,000 people losing benefits and food pantries seeing a surge in demand. Higher Ed Leadership: South Florida State College President Fred Hawkins was selected to chair the Florida College System Council of Presidents, with Valencia’s Kathleen Plinske as policy and advocacy chair.