Big 4 Scrutiny: Florida AG Brenna Bird and other states joined a coalition challenging Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC over climate-related financial reporting pushes, arguing the firms could be driving up costs for small businesses and consumers while not being transparent about independence. Local Business Growth: Fort Pierce welcomed family-owned Bravo Supermarket with a ribbon-cutting, highlighting owner Huu Nguyen’s long track record of creating jobs across multiple local ventures. Banking Spotlight: ServisFirst Bancshares’ subsidiary ServisFirst Bank ranked sixth among top-performing U.S. banks (assets $10B–$50B), a win that signals steady performance for regional lenders. Wellness Economy: A new report says Florida is becoming a major hub for wellness events, with Lifeway Foods expanding its presence inside that scene. Community Input: The Greater Tallahassee Chamber launched TLH Vision, a platform to collect resident priorities—jobs, small businesses, and placemaking among the top themes. School Food Business: Barfresh re-engaged a large Florida school district by adding carton smoothies for 2026-27 after bringing more manufacturing in-house. Local Retail Deals: Sanibel’s Sunrise Sale returns Sept. 5 with 45 locally owned businesses offering early-morning discounts and giveaways.