Voters overwhelmingly approve of Florida’s new data center regulations
Nearly 9 in 10 voters approve of a new law Gov. Ron DeSantis signed last week to regulate…
Local community planning has a double standard in Florida
By Haley Busch, 1000 Friends of Florida In the 2026 regular session, the Florida Legislature passed one bill…
Legislation aims to protect Floridians from data center costs, but will it?
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and…
Is bill regulating data centers a win for Florida? Ask who decides what’s ‘feasible’
By Mark McNees Here is a word that does not appear in Florida Statutes with a definition: feasible.…
Legislature approves regulatory framework for data centers as Florida tries to keep ahead in AI race
The Legislature has passed a new regulatory framework for data centers to be built in the state. The…
Florida charts its own course on data centers
At the national level, the message from President Donald Trump is clear: build. In Florida, the Legislature’s approach…
Florida sets smart rules for data centers without stalling innovation
Here’s a number that should concern every Floridian: 5 million gallons. That’s how much water a single large…