Campaign Finance: Florida’s gubernatorial race may look close in polls, but fundraising isn’t—U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds has raised about $131 million, with 17 billionaire donors backing him, while his Democratic opponent David Jolly has about $16 million. Student Safety: A Seminole County middle school teacher was arrested after an alleged incident captured on surveillance—officials say she grabbed a 7th grader’s arm and “dragged” him from class into a hallway; the district placed her on administrative leave. Medical Education Debate: A USF panel weighed whether medical school admissions should rely only on academics and MCAT scores or also include identity-based factors, with speakers arguing over the role of DEI in admissions. Higher Ed Investment: Ken Griffin announced a $3 billion gift to Carnegie Mellon University, including a new Wynwood campus focused on AI, health, national security, and climate resilience—potentially reshaping local housing and jobs. Policy & Oversight: The IRS is reviewing a whistleblower claim about about $10 million tied to the Hope Florida Foundation and a political committee connected to Florida AG James Uthmeier. Reading Instruction: Researchers at the Reading League conference highlighted oral language as a key driver of literacy, warning schools not to neglect spoken-language development as they adopt the “science of reading.”