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A new report tells of the impacts of AI data centers in Florida

Chris Young reports on an environmental group laying out the potential impacts of data centers on Florida communities.

In Ybor City, concerned residents hold a “Barrio Walk” to warn about ICE activities

Leah Burdick reports local advocacy groups held an emergency Barrio walk over the weekend to share information about ICE activity in the area.

A teacher advocacy group talks about the benefits of paid parental leave

Sofia Caballero spoke with Heather Peske, the president of the National Council on Teacher Quality, about state policies intended to support teachers.

New bear hunt information is released

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission continues to release data on the state’s first permitted bear hunt in a decade.

Florida protects land in Hardee County from development

The State announced that almost 1,400 acres in Hardee County would be protected from residential and commercial development.

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