Public Health Watch: Miami-Dade is stepping up dengue mosquito surveillance as CDC data shows a big national rise, with locally acquired cases documented in Florida. Tourism & Travel Demand: Florida saw a dip in Q1 2026 visitors, totaling 37.9 million—down year over year—while officials watch whether it’s a short-term slowdown or a broader trend. Hurricane Season Prep: June 1 kicks off the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season; NOAA and Colorado State University are forecasting a below-average Atlantic season, with El Niño expected to shape conditions. Coastal Conditions: Researchers are tracking a potential surge in seaweed (sargassum) that could hit beaches this summer and disrupt tourism. Local Growth: The Villages area is getting a major new Legacy Place mixed-use plan with an AdventHealth hospital slated to start in 2027. Air Travel & Access: Columbia Regional Airport is launching new nonstop flights to Orlando Sanford and Destin-Fort Walton Beach, plus tighter parking rules and a new shuttle. Safety & Disruptions: A Frostproof man died in a single-vehicle crash on U.S. 27, and norovirus is spiking in multiple U.S. cities. Business Moves: Caloosahatchee Cannabis Co. is closing its downtown Fort Myers Seed & Bean hemp café as it consolidates and expands in Cape Coral. World Cup in Florida: England’s squad is heading to Miami for a warm-weather camp ahead of the 2026 tournament.