Medicaid & Access: New data show Medicaid dental spending in Hollywood hit $118,405 in 2024 (+3.2% vs. 2023), while Aventura’s Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare) jumped to $191,203 (+94.9%) and Sweetwater’s alcohol and drug abuse treatment rose to $2.26M (+96.2%). Public Health & Safety: FDA expanded a recall of 27,000+ packages of Lundberg Jasmine white rice over possible foreign contamination, affecting multiple states including Florida. Heart Health Awareness: A Florida-focused health explainer warns that a “zero” coronary calcium score isn’t a free pass if LDL stays high—urging action based on overall risk. Injury & Emergency Response: Florida Highway Patrol reports a fatal Orange County hit-and-run: a 19-year-old arrested after running a red light and fleeing on foot; one man died and a passenger was seriously injured. Weather-Related Risk: A jet skier died after a lightning strike near Fort De Soto as storms continue across the Southeast. Accountability in Health Funding: A Florida grand jury says DeSantis’ administration “misappropriated” $10M from a Medicaid settlement for political purposes, though it found insufficient grounds for criminal charges.