COUNTY 

News 4 Jax 

‘Pass the moratorium’: Nassau residents press leaders to hit pause on data centers before plans arrive 

NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – Nassau County commissioners are considering a proposed moratorium on “data center facilities.” 

 

WTSP 

Hillsborough County 911 dispatchers adopt AI tool to support emergency response, language access  

Hillsborough County’s 911 dispatch will begin using AI to improve emergency response, enable photo and media sharing, and support language translation. 

 

BWHL 

Sarasota County approves $18M waterfront purchase near Siesta Key 

Sarasota County will proceed with an $18.1 million purchase of waterfront property in the 1500 block of Stickney Point Road near Siesta Key but will not make accommodations to save Siesta Key Watersports. 

 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 

Tallahassee Democrat 

When is hurricane season in Florida? Find your evacuation zone 

NOAA and the National Weather Service just ended Hurricane Preparedness Week. 

 

STATE 

WUWF 

Florida immigration enforcement costs were nearly $460M within the past year 

The Florida Division of Emergency Management spent another $45.3 million for immigration enforcement-related costs, bringing the total for the year to nearly $460 million. 

 

LEGISLATION 

Florida Phoenix 

Money, money, money: FY 26-27 budget special session is here  

With billions on the line for Florida’s schools, the environment, and its neediest citizens, state legislators return to Tallahassee Tuesday to finally craft a new state budget. 

 

Tallahassee Democrat 

Florida Democrats call for suspension of gas tax 

The Florida House’s top Democrat called for Florida’s gas tax to be suspended the day before lawmakers gather in Tallahassee for a special session to write the 2026-27 state budget.   

 

Tampa Bay Times 

Tourism funding cut for Key West Pride event as county cites state DEI law 

“Monroe County emphasizes that these changes are not discretionary and are required to comply with state law,” a spokesperson said.