A proposal to pause a large-scale data center was presented on Tuesday by Pasco County commissioners in a public hearing.

Pinellas County Sheriff at the center of a lawsuit filed by the ACLU alleging wrongful arrest due to police facial recognition software. Robert Dillon was accused of asking a girl under 12 to leave a Jacksonville Beach McDonald's with him in 2024. Two Jacksonville officers used surveillance software managed by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office to identify him as the subject. According to the lawsuit, Dillon has never been to Jacksonville Beach.

Pasco County leaders are taking steps to pause new data center projects while they study the long-term impact of these large facilities.

ALICE report finds families need to make over $106,000 to afford basic needs. But WMNF's Luiza Campos reports there may be good news for DeSoto County.

Floridians file a lawsuit against the property tax amendment. The lawsuit alleges the amendment, which seeks to increase the tax exemption for homestead properties to $150,000 in 2027 and to $250,000 in 2028, would deceive voters.

David Jolly has officially announced Gwen Graham as his running mate in Florida's 2026 gubernational race.

Zephyrhills City Council moves forward with temporary pause on data center proposals. The unanimous decision came at a Zephyrhills City Council meeting earlier this week.

The NAACP is calling for a boycott of major public universities in eight Southern states, including Florida.

People's Pride Coalition calls on St. Pete Pride to stop receiving donations from weapon manufacturers. The People's Pride Coalition is calling on St. Pete Pride to return to its historical roots grounded in liberation and resistance to oppression.

Tampa City Council gives its preliminary approval to study more school zone cameras. The new ordinance would crack down on speeding violations. WMNF's Joeniyah Carter reports Tampa Police plans to extend the implementation of cameras within 18 school zones despite concerns about privacy.