Space & Talent Pipeline: UCF’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management will host the International Space University’s 2027 Space Studies Program, bringing hundreds of space educators and students to Orlando for a seven-week career-boosting track. Tax & Small Business Impact: The Treasury Department is moving to strip federal tax-exempt status from private schools that use race in admissions or scholarships, a change that could affect thousands of institutions and the donors who support them. Local Business & Community: Jacksonville and surrounding areas are gearing up for 904 Day and Labor Day with free neighborhood events, live music, and vendor activity aimed at keeping local spending local. Workforce & Education: Miami Barber Institute President Luis Castillo served on a Council on Occupational Education accreditation team for Los Angeles Pacific College, highlighting Florida’s role in career-training quality. Entrepreneurship Spotlight: FIU doctoral founders behind PolarDoc (preterm imaging tech) were named global Hult Prize finalists, advancing a path from lab to clinical use. Business Risk & Compliance: Florida’s Commission on Ethics found probable cause against Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa tied to city “Business Boost 2.0” funds going to companies connected to her family. Payments & Niche Retail: Lifelong and Electronic Payments are partnering to bring integrated payment processing and tools to kava bar operators nationwide. AI & Marketing Reality Check: Treyci says major AI engines disagree sharply on which brands to recommend, creating a visibility gap that could affect SMB discovery. Women in Business: Daytona Beach’s “Boss Lady” leadership conference returns Sept. 17–19 to help Florida businesswomen network and grow.