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Local backlash against data center developments in Florida is emerging as a swing issue in the state's gubernatorial race, with Republican nominee Byron Donalds facing resistance from his own party over his pro-data center stance while Democrat David Jolly pushes a moratorium.

Blue Origin announced a major expansion of its Florida launch facilities, adding two New Glenn launch pads, a new upper-stage manufacturing plant, and additional landing ships, with the goal of eventually flying 150 rockets per year.

SpaceX displays the Falcon Heavy rocket with its 27 Merlin engines in the hangar at Launch Complex 39A in Florida.

A 23-year-old woman, Lindsey Isaacs, was wrongfully arrested and jailed for 13 days based on a single piece of data from a Flock camera, illustrating the dangers of automated surveillance technology and police abuse of power.

Florida has approved new AI rules for K-12 schools and public colleges, requiring parental notification, teacher training, and limits on student monitoring. The article also covers broader state fiscal issues like budget shortfalls and infrastructure projects.

SpaceX successfully launched its Falcon Heavy rocket from Pad 39A in Florida for the 13th time, marking another milestone in space exploration.

Elon Musk congratulates the SpaceX Falcon team on the last planned Falcon 9 Starlink launch from Florida, marking the end of an era for these missions on the East Coast.

A tweet discusses a Florida gubernatorial ad where Democrat David Jolly expresses opposition to data centers in neighborhoods, highlighting the intersection of politics and technology infrastructure.

SpaceX announces that Falcon 9 rockets are vertical in Florida and California ahead of their upcoming launches today.

Tesla expands its Robotaxi service to Orlando and Tampa, but the fleet remains small and inconsistent, with only 17 unsupervised vehicles in Austin and none in Houston, contrasting sharply with Waymo's thousands of driverless vehicles.

SpaceX launched 29 Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida.

Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman in a first-of-its-kind state lawsuit alleging that ChatGPT's safety failures contributed to violent incidents, including a mass shooting and suicides.

Florida's attorney general sues OpenAI and Sam Altman, alleging that ChatGPT is unsafe and linked to multiple murders, calling for age restrictions and safety measures.

Florida has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging the company prioritized profit over safety in its AI development.

Google plans to release 32 million mosquitoes infected with Wolbachia bacteria in Florida and California, with EPA permission pending.

SpaceX announces a Falcon 9 launch carrying 29 Starlink satellites from Florida, with a live broadcast link.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law imposing restrictions on large data centers to protect residents from rising water and energy costs.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 484, requiring large AI data centers to cover full power and infrastructure costs rather than subsidizing them through residential utility bills.