Hurricane Outlook: With Sept. 9 already setting the bar for the lowest tropical cyclone activity on record, a new look at the Atlantic suggests 2026 could be unusually quiet through mid-month. Weather & Farming Risk: NOAA’s long-range forecast for Oct–Dec flags equal chances for above/below normal temperatures across much of North Carolina, with a southeast pocket leaning wetter—useful context for fall field planning. Citrus Pressure: A federal snapshot shows Florida citrus acreage has shrunk to about 165,359 acres across 23 counties—down sharply from 2016 and 2006—renewing calls for growers to slow the slide. Food Safety: Florida’s Cyclospora outbreak keeps climbing, with CDC reporting nearly 20,000 confirmed cases since May 1, far above last season’s total. Shellfish Health: Florida reports a fourth death tied to Vibrio vulnificus, underscoring the danger of raw or improperly handled oysters. Tree Disease: Laurel wilt is spreading fast in Tampa Bay backyards, threatening an estimated 200,000 trees with no known cure. Water Quality Project: Gov. DeSantis marked completion of the C-23 Canal Estuary Discharge Diversion Project, diverting billions of gallons to reduce harmful discharges into the St. Lucie Estuary. Shark Compliance: NOAA scheduled free Atlantic shark identification and handling workshops, including one in Largo, to reduce mislabeling that can disrupt quotas and stock assessments.