Jim Turner - News Service of Florida

The measure addresses key issues such as electricity and water use needed to maintain the data centers and generally requires public notice of when plans are filed for a data center in the region.

While the House is advancing DeSantis’ call for rules around data centers, his proposal for an “Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights” still hasn’t made an appearance.

By comparison, Hurricane Ian, which hit Southwest Florida as a deadly Category 4 storm in September 2022, left about $1.07 billion in damages to the agricultural industry.

Shevaun Harris got through her hearing, but Taylor Hatch's appearance before the Ethics and Elections Committee was postponed because of time constraints.

Palm Beach International Airport would become President Donald J. Trump International Airport under the legislation.

The Cabinet will review a proposal for using 22 acres of state land for the Rays' 113-acre mixed-use ballpark development, with the requirement of integrating the college and team in a revised master plan.

The House version of the “AI Bill of Rights” (HB 1395) has been assigned to four committees, which has historically been a sign of leadership opposition to a proposal.

The bill comes after a shooting during the 2025 legislative session, where a student killed two people and wounded five others at Florida State University.

When the pause is in effect, officials will study the cost of the H-1B program. Critics say it could harm Florida’s competitiveness against other state university systems.

While the House has released multiple proposals, House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, said he expects the House to put forward a single amendment.