COUNTY 

Tallahassee Democrat 

Florida farmers struggle as severe drought grips the state 

In a year with no hurricanes, most Floridians have been thankful to not have to board up windows, evacuate to higher ground or stock up on flashlights and bottled water. 

 

My News 13 

Orange County funds home repairs for low-income residents 

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange County is committing more money to help low-income homeowners stay safe in their homes, and for one lifelong resident, the impact is already life changing. 

 

Stet News 

Massive data storage facility on fast track 

Palm Beach County Zoning Commission approves plans to allow nearly 1.8 million square feet of data storage on Southern Boulevard despite Arden’s objections. 

 

LEGISLATION 

Midflorida Newspaper 

Higher lawsuit limits advance in House  

TALLAHASSEE — Amid opposition from groups representing cities, counties, hospitals and schools, a Florida House panel Wednesday continued moving forward with a proposal that could lead to government agencies paying more money in negligence lawsuits. 

 

PROPERTY TAXES 

Florida Politics 

Share the wealth: Governor’s budget will propose state replacing property tax revenue for rural counties 

‘I’ve got a big surplus.’ 

 

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 

Florida Politics 

As Gov. DeSantis’ Florida explores AI checks, Donald Trump promises preemption 

‘You can’t expect a company to get 50 Approvals every time they want to do something. THAT WILL NEVER WORK.’