Aviation Safety: A Marine One helicopter carrying President Trump came dangerously close to a passenger jet over Washington after garbled communications delayed clearance, prompting FAA and NTSB investigations. Florida Politics & HR Impact: Affordability is dominating the Florida governor’s race, with voters focused on inflation, housing, and property insurance—an issue likely to shape hiring and retention pressures for employers. Public Health Leadership: The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director, aiming to stabilize an agency hit by layoffs and political interference. Education Staffing: Hillsborough schools opened the year with strong state grades and fewer teacher openings after a voter-backed millage helped reduce vacancies. Workforce Development: A Florida nonprofit is training disabled adults to become electronics repair technicians, building a pipeline into skilled jobs. Defense Industry Jobs: Northrop Grumman opened a new Melbourne engineering facility, supporting thousands of jobs and hundreds of supplier partners. School Safety Tech: Broward County may soon deploy campus drones designed to reach shooters quickly, though rollout timing and capabilities are still being worked out. Transportation Innovation: Joby and Atoms announced early vertiport site development in Florida and other states to support flying-taxi operations.