Wildlife & Water Safety: A juvenile green sea turtle (“Bowtie”) was successfully released back into Cocoa Beach waters after hook removal and recovery at Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center. Public Health: Collier County flagged blue-green algae in the Faka-Union Canal Basin, urging residents to avoid contact, drinking, swimming, and even cooking with bloom water until toxin results are posted. Invasive Species Fight: UF researchers are testing robotic “rabbits” in the Everglades to lure Burmese pythons for easier detection and capture, while Charlotte County reported 78 python sightings since 2024. Local Climate Resilience: Lee County shared heat-driven waterway pollution tips, including fertilizer limits and steps to reduce stormwater runoff that can worsen algae blooms. Urban Planning: Orange County has started work on its first Urban Forest Master Plan to expand and protect tree canopy as development grows. Policy & Tech: Florida’s AG sued Netflix over alleged deceptive data collection from minors, and Orange County is moving toward a temporary moratorium on new AI data centers. Health Alerts: Polk County confirmed its sixth 2026 rabies case, tied to a bat in Eloise.