Food Safety Recall: Frozen berries sold at Trader Joe’s and Walmart were hit again as an expanded E. coli recall grows, now tied to additional lots and more states—check freezer labels before eating. Public Health: Alfalfa sprout illnesses tied to a single contaminated seed lot have now spread to 76 people across 16 states, with recalls reaching more kitchens. Consumer Finance & Housing: Home insurance remains a Florida outlier even as some states see rate filings cool off—Florida’s market is still driven by carrier pullbacks and Citizens’ growing role. Retail & Customer Protection: A Bee & Co. skincare store at Westfield Topanga closed after allegations of coercive sales targeting vulnerable shoppers, raising fresh questions about mall retail practices. Local Banking: Community First Credit Union opened a new freestanding Wildlight branch in Nassau County with a drive-thru and ATMs, boosting access for about 2,000 local members. Utilities & Cost of Living: A new look at what families pay for utilities shows Florida’s costs are significant, keeping pressure on household budgets. Data Privacy: Hawaiʻi settled a Labcorp-related data breach case involving a debt collector vendor, underscoring that HIPAA compliance can’t be outsourced.