Space Coast Jobs & Industry: Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a $600M Blue Origin expansion at Rocket Park, aiming to add an 830,000-square-foot upper-stage manufacturing facility and 500 aerospace jobs. Space Safety: Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded during a Cape Canaveral static fire test; Space Force warned debris could wash ashore for weeks and told beachgoers to report sightings to 911. Hurricane Readiness: With the 2026 Atlantic season starting June 1, NOAA and others forecast a slightly below-normal season tied to El Niño, but Florida emergency managers stress “it only takes one.” Everglades Court Update: A federal judge paused a Buddhist group’s lawsuit over Everglades restoration impacts after the project lost funding, allowing the case to move forward if funding is restored. Local Land-Use & Environment: Palm Harbor residents raised noise, traffic, and environmental concerns about a proposed K-8 charter school near Sutherland Elementary. Wildlife & Public Safety: A woman was seriously injured in an Inverness alligator attack at Wallace Brooks Park; FWC trappers were dispatched. Water Quality: Tampa Bay experts urged homeowners to check backyard tidal creeks as the region prepares for storm season, pointing to a public dashboard that flags prioritized waterways.