Workplace Safety & Benefits: The Florida Supreme Court ruled that workplace assault victims can qualify for workers’ comp benefits even when the “work-related” link is hard to prove, resetting the standard for when injuries “arise out of” employment. Higher Ed & HR Policy: A federal appeals court rejected Florida’s bid to scrap federal rules governing accreditation agencies for public universities—an outcome that could affect how HR and compliance teams plan for funding and eligibility. Local Government & Elections: A judge set an Aug. 4 recall election fight for Avon Park officials, with a July 17 status hearing focused on whether to pause the recall. Immigration & Workforce: Miami-area advocates plan a rally to protect TPS holders after a Supreme Court ruling cleared the way for the Trump administration to end TPS protections. Healthcare Access: A Tampa teen needs 50 units of rare blood for a bone marrow transplant; OneBlood says donations are rising but the goal isn’t met yet. Public Sector Contracting: Florida-based Armor Health is set to take over inmate medical care in Blair County, Pennsylvania, starting Aug. 1. Community Health Services: Catholic Charities of Central Florida earned a 2026 gold rating from a national free-clinic quality program. Local Business & Hiring: Florida Tech hired Mitchell Pomeroy as Assistant Director of Sports Performance, expanding its strength and conditioning staff. Tech & Jobs: ZenaTech moved its IQ Aqua underwater drone into active U.S. field testing near Pensacola, signaling more Florida-based defense tech work.