The 2026 Florida Regular Legislative Session  concluded on March 13, 2026 , with lawmakers adjourning sine die  without passing a state budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Florida Senate chamber in the State Capitol in Tallahassee, where lawmakers concluded the 2026 legislative session without finalizing the state budget. Florida Special Budget Session is now set for mid-April  to complete negotiations on the FY 2026–2027 state budget . It marks the second consecutive year  

As demand for computing power continues to accelerate—particularly due to artificial intelligence—states across the country are reevaluating how to attract data center investment while ensuring that energy infrastructure and local communities are protected.

Palm Beach County — the largest and most populous county east of the Mississippi River in the United States — just welcomed a familiar and trusted face into its top executive role.