A.I. Data Centers and legislative updates, Francisco Menéndez and Fort Mose, and more
A.I. Data Centers and legislative updates, Francisco Menéndez and Fort Mose, and more
Publish Date: 2026-02-20 17:07:00
Source Domain: news.wjct.org
- There are proposals for building new hyperscale AI data centers in Florida that have raised local concerns regarding resource usage, environmental impact, and utility cost increases.
- Governor Ron DeSantis’ proposal to create an “A.I. Bill of Rights” seeks to give local communities more control over AI data center decisions rather than a federal mandate.
- Florida Museum of Black History will be built in St. Augustine, with state lawmakers finalizing plans for construction, funding, and management.
- A new film titled “A Book of Freedom: The Confessions of Francisco Menendez” at Fort Mose highlights the history of the first free Black settlement in the U.S.
- Public school curriculum amendments, plans for campus transfers, and protests against immigration enforcement recruiters feature in recent legislative and campus activities.
- The Volusia County Council rejected proposals to prevent reclaimed water distribution and Florida continues to face extreme drought conditions with wildlife officials monitoring for cold-stunned sea-turtles.
