FTC & States vs. Amazon Ads: The FTC and 22 state AGs—including Florida—sued Amazon over alleged “secret ad surcharge” schemes, claiming the company manipulated ad auctions to overcharge about 1.2 million advertisers and generated more than $20B in improper surcharges; Amazon denies wrongdoing. Florida Privacy/Surveillance Backlash: FDOT revoked permits for license-plate readers on state highway rights-of-way and ordered police to remove them within 30 days, citing misuse reports and privacy concerns; DeSantis also framed the issue as avoiding a “surveillance state.” Meta Teen Safety Settlement: A new critique argues Meta’s $17B settlement is a bad deal for teens and all users, pointing to age-assurance requirements and added data collection. Local Marcom & Community: Odyssey Charter School added a panic alert system synced with 911 for faster emergency response. Florida Business Growth: Root and Carvana extended their embedded insurance partnership through at least Aug. 2028, while AquaShine Express expanded its Florida footprint with a new Winter Haven location. Orlando Dining Buzz: Mills 50’s Inside The Moderne leans into bold, multi-region flavors and a cocktail-first brand story. Arts & Youth: Leo Goodwin Foundation sponsors “Ink & Imagination,” pairing NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale with Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County for youth creativity and literacy.