Alligator Safety in Central Florida: FWC says a 31-year-old Orlando woman died after an alligator attack in the Econlockhatchee River near the Barr Street Trailhead; officials captured two gators (12- and 13-foot) and are using DNA testing to determine which one bit her, while investigators say low water and mating-season territorial behavior may be factors. Wildlife Response & Public Risk: The same week also brought a child bitten while fishing at Nelson Fish Camp in Marion County and an earlier Rainbow River attack, with officials trapping and removing the animals involved. Recreational Fishing & Conservation: The Bay Point Billfish Open at Point South Marina reported a record catch-and-release run—193 billfish released with just one billfish killed—highlighting continued interest in sustainable tournament practices. State Budget Watch (Education): Gov. DeSantis signed Florida’s FY 2026-27 budget with line-item vetoes, including $2.5 million for Santa Fe College’s M Building renovation and a fabrication lab aimed at hands-on training. Local Development: Sebastian Pines inched forward as City Council approved zoning steps for the 204.42-acre project, capping at 502 dwelling units.