Short-Term Rental Rules: Hillsborough County approved new regulations for short-term vacation rentals in unincorporated areas, including a required county registration, a $200 annual fee, an on-call contact person, and a $50 “no-show” inspection fee—effective Jan. 1, 2027, with about 3,000 properties potentially affected. Multifamily Development: Sebring issued a building permit for the first phase of Central Park Apartments at 1390 Spinks Lane—an initial two-story, 16-unit building—with the broader project planned as a larger apartment community. Condo EV Charging Law: A Florida legal explainer breaks down when condo associations can’t block EV charging installations in assigned parking areas, and what conditions owners must meet (like separate metering and cost responsibility). Water & Growth Infrastructure: Groveland is moving ahead with reclaimed-water pressure upgrades, including a $1.8M new well and about a $4M pumping system upgrade, to handle peak-demand shortfalls. Community Facilities: Port Charlotte’s new Port Charlotte Beach recreation center is progressing after Hurricane Ian, with construction underway and an estimated December completion. Housing & Mental Health: Former NFL cornerback Alphonso Smith Jr., 40, was reported to have died by suicide in Florida shortly after a distressing Facebook post—an emotional reminder of the need for support and crisis resources.