Online Safety & Privacy: Pornhub sent a letter to more than 300 lawmakers, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and AG James Uthmeier, arguing state age-verification laws are ineffective and could harm user data privacy—urging Apple/Google-style device checks instead. Mental Health Leadership: Charlotte Behavioral Health Care CEO Vickie Scanlon announced her retirement after years of pushing for mental health funding and growth in Charlotte and DeSoto counties, with internal successor Amy Hood set to take over. Affordable Housing & Growth: A local explainer tackles how Florida’s development rules differ from “Mt. Laurel” style court mandates, focusing instead on state statutes, comprehensive planning, concurrency, and the Live Local Act. County Politics: John Fleming challenges incumbent Charlotte County Commissioner Chris Constance, criticizing impact fees and Burnt Store Road problems, including wildlife deaths and enforcement. Community Support: Metropolitan Ministries in Tampa hosted a back-to-school event for more than 100 families on its campus, supplying backpacks, uniforms, shoes, and more. International Sister Cities: Gainesville’s sister-city partnership with São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, won a Sister Cities International innovation award for business, trade, and professional exchange.