Mediation & Legal Services: Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group added veteran trial attorney Frank Harris Cole Jr. to its Florida mediator panel, bringing decades handling high-exposure insurance, auto, trucking, maritime, and premises cases. Local Business Pressure: Orlando broke ground on Church Street redevelopment, but downtown owners say delays are already hurting small businesses while Phase I (Garland to the railroad tracks) targets a winter completion. Retail Tech for Shoppers: Milam’s Markets in Miami rolled out AI smart carts with touchscreen planning, GPS routing, and scan-and-compare nutrition/price features. Construction & Waterfront Capacity: South Florida Seawall added a 30-foot steel barge with an AMCO crane to expand dredging, boat lifts, docks, and vinyl seawall work. Auto Dealer Financing Risk: An Orlando attorney warns Florida dealers that floor plan financing personal guarantees can survive even after a business closes. Back-to-School Savings: Multiple states are running sales tax holidays on computers and electronics, offering a potential cost break for Florida-area shoppers. Small Business Growth & Hiring: BankUnited opened a new Tampa Westshore branch and plans a St. Petersburg branch, citing regional business growth. Health Care Expansion: TriasMD’s DISC Surgery Centers is expanding in Florida and reshaping leadership as it grows its ambulatory surgery footprint. AI & Funding for SMBs: Flex raised $70M (Halo-led) to expand its AI-native private banking for middle-market business owners, aiming to scale globally.