Workforce & Training: MCR Health won a $15,497 CareerEdge Upskilling Workers Grant to expand pharmacy, nursing, and optometry credentials—aimed at easing local staffing shortages and improving patient access. Hiring & Talent Signals: Castle Group landed at #18 on the South Florida Business Journal’s 2026 Largest Employers list, highlighting growth and a people-first culture. Education Jobs: Palm Beach County Public Schools fired all school library/media specialists (76 roles) to save $3.3M amid budget pressure; some staff were moved to other positions, retired, or supported to find new work. Leadership Transitions: Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Maria Vazquez will retire after the 2026-27 school year, ending a 35-year education career. Public Safety Workforce: Monroe County completed an eight-week Managing Aggressive Behavior Training for frontline workers, educators, and health/hospital staff. Local Economic Development: Ombra (Tampa) is seeking to expand into Massena, NY, with plans to add 50 jobs over three years. Federal Funding Watch: Gainesville and the Gainesville Housing Authority are awaiting a $26M HUD Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant decision for east Gainesville revitalization. Business/HR Context: Cracker Barrel named Bloomin’ Brands CEO David Deno as CEO after Julie Masino stepped down—an executive change with potential knock-on effects for corporate staffing and operations.