Immigration Funding: Florida Rep. Mike Haridopolos backed a Senate-passed $70B package to fully fund ICE and other immigration enforcement through Trump’s term, arguing sanctuary policies and prior funding gaps left violent offenders unaddressed. Property Tax Fight: Gov. DeSantis weighed in on Florida’s property tax exemption overhaul after lawmakers advanced a November ballot measure, while Florida TaxWatch flagged $830M in “budget turkeys” for possible veto review. Earthquake Response: A rare 6.1 quake off Cuba rattled Florida from Miami to Orlando; officials evacuated some buildings and paused transit and theme-park operations as residents reported shaking. Cuba Tech Crackdown: Cuban customs seized Starlink antennas shipped from Miami, citing unauthorized communications equipment and warning of criminal penalties. Nonprofit Spotlight: Shepherd’s Hope named Raquel “Rocky” McCormick as CEO to expand free healthcare access, and Heart of Florida United Way brought 300 Seminole County students to STEAM career programming. World Cup Travel: A Somali referee selected for FIFA World Cup 2026 was denied U.S. entry over “vetting concerns,” sidelining him from training and officiating.