Medicaid Pressure on Care: Medicaid cuts are already hitting rural Florida hospitals, with analysts projecting major revenue losses for systems like HCA Florida and AdventHealth as federal spending trims accelerate. Public Safety Staffing: Polk County Fire Rescue and its union reached a tentative deal to add a “Delta shift,” moving firefighters from a 56-hour to a 42-hour workweek and using new positions to stay fully staffed. Workforce Housing Support: Florida Housing Finance reopened its Hometown Heroes Homebuyer Loan Program with $50M in down-payment help for essential workers, offering up to $35,000 via a zero-interest deferred second mortgage. Healthcare Oversight: DCF records raise questions about why unlicensed assisted living facilities in Osceola County stayed open despite abuse allegations, with inspectors removing residents and later reporting severe conditions. Fraud Recovery: Florida’s cyber fraud unit returned $710,000 to a crypto scam victim after tracing stolen funds through a consolidation wallet and securing a default judgment. Local Government Procurement: Melbourne City Council approved two new dump trucks funded by a $400,000 state grant to replace older municipal vehicles. Immigration Detention Closure: DeSantis says “Alligator Alcatraz” has closed as federal capacity increased, ending the temporary Everglades detention site.