Healthcare Consumer Watch: A federal patient-satisfaction analysis finds Florida hospitals averaging just 2.71 stars out of 5, with multiple Palm Beach-area facilities among the lowest-rated. Food Safety: Florida’s cyclosporiasis outbreak keeps expanding, with the state reporting hundreds of cases since June as lettuce-linked illness spreads. Back-to-School Savings: Florida’s sales tax holiday runs through Aug. 20, covering key school supplies, clothing, and computers under price caps. Energy & Utility Oversight: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger says she’ll formally intervene in the $67B Dominion–NextEra merger, pushing for affordability and job protections as regulators review the deal. Consumer Tech & Safety: New reporting flags a sharp rise in ER visits tied to e-bikes and e-scooters, raising renewed calls for clearer rules. Local Business & Shopping: DoorDash expands its Flavor Fest to Miami and Tampa with 30% off orders from Aug. 6–23, while Island Bicycles celebrates a new Southport location. Home & Aging-in-Place: Same Day Grab Bars marks two years serving Brevard and Indian River Counties with professional grab-bar installs.