It's National Voter Registration Day. Here's how and where to register in Florida.
Are you registered to vote? Today's a good day for it, and time is running out. You've got less than three weeks before voter registration for the general election closes. Since 2012, Sept, 17 has been National Voter Registration Day. If you're not sure if you are registered to vote in the state of Florida, you check your voter registration status on the Florida Division of Elections website. More from the Tallahassee Democrat, WFTS, and WESH.
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Osceola is being scouted for one of the world’s largest data centers
A site in rural Osceola is being scouted for a new data center that could rival the nation’s largest and bring hundreds of millions of dollars in new investment to the county. A company using the name “US Development” is scheduled for a pre-application meeting with county planning on Oct. 15 to discuss rezoning the balance of the property from agricultural to industrial for a new data center. More from the Orlando Sentinel.
The battle over widening I-275 is happening again. Here’s what to know
Activists and residents of Tampa neighborhoods have rallied against a revived attempt by Hillsborough County’s transportation planning organization to widen I-275 from the Hillsborough Avenue exit, near Old Seminole Heights, to Bearss Avenue, north of USF. The planning organization, which prioritizes federal and state transportation funds, had previously ditched the proposed widening project in 2021 amid resident opposition. More from the Tampa Bay Times.
Meet the startups shaping the future of healthcare, from Miami to the world
Might South Florida be the next major hub for healthtech pioneers? We’re well on the way. Miami’s tech scene has a rapidly-growing group of startups aiming to address current healthcare challenges while also pioneering new technologies and models that promise to improve patient care and streamline healthcare delivery. More from Refresh Miami.
JTA lands federal grant for long-sought second ferry boat
The St. Johns River Ferry will get a second boat, but it won't be your grandfather's vessel. JTA landed a $15.6 million federal grant for the purchase of a ferry that will operate on a hybrid mix of diesel and battery power when it starts taking vehicles across the river sometime in 2028 or 2029. More from the Florida Times-Union.
Out of the Box
Step inside this St. Petersburg woman’s backyard bomb shelter
For close to 40 years, Sheila Graham has been the friend with the bomb shelter in her backyard. Cue the jokes about tin foil hats and the end of the world. While she didn’t install the bunker that swallowed up much of her backyard, she has been its caretaker since she moved in. But Graham, 74, has plans. And her bomb shelter is in the way.
» More from the Tampa Bay Times.
End of an Era
Shell Factory closing: What people are saying, what to know about popular Florida attraction
For more than 80 years, the Shell Factory in North Fort Myers has been a popular Florida attraction. There is now a countdown to when it will close its doors for good. More than just shells, the attraction offered plenty of fun on its sprawling 18 acres: A zip line, a nature park, a staggeringly huge gift store, bumper and paddle boats, a restaurant, miniature golf, a petting farm, a videogame arcade and a whole lot more.
» Read more from the Fort Myers News-Press and WBBH.