Tuesday’s Afternoon Update

AI ‘Bill of Rights’ emerges in the Florida Legislature

The bill comes as the governor has made AI policies — from cracking down on its growth to limiting access to certain AI chatbots to restricting growth of data centers — a priority for the coming 2026 legislative session. The legislation would ban government entities, beginning July 1, 2026, from entering into any contract with any entity providing AI unless the company signs an affidavit affirming it is not owned by a “foreign country of concern.” More from the Florida Phoenix and the News Service of Florida.

New SRQ airport CEO reflects on first month on the job

As a visit to Sarasota after becoming the new president and CEO of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport came to an end, Paul Hoback and his wife, Amy, were at the gate awaiting a return flight to Pittsburgh. That's when an epiphany offered confirmation of their career move choice. “I’m a big fan of yacht rock,” says Hoback, ironically, the genre often heard from the airport’s audio system. More from the Business Observer.

As Orlando woos overseas visitors, new social media plan for tourists sparks concerns

A Walt Disney World vacation could soon come with a new U.S. government mandate for the theme park-loving British and tourists from dozens of other countries: Hand over five years of social media history. For President Donald Trump, the proposed policy is about protecting America’s borders and enhancing security. But the travel industry worries stricter entry rules could deter well-heeled international visitors from destinations like Orlando, one of the world’s top tourism hotspots. More from the Orlando Sentinel.

JEA faces protests while struggling to reach clean energy goal

JEA's expansion of solar power suffered a major setback when a contract fell through that would have delivered enough sun-powered electricity to light up tens of thousands of homes. JEA still is moving ahead with a separate agreement that will deliver electricity from construction of three new solar farms in Jacksonville by the end of 2026. Environmental groups argue JEA is not adding enough solar power to meet its goal of 35% clean energy by 2030. More from the Florida Times-Union.

Most condo sales are down in Miami-Dade — but one type has seen a big swing

Condo sales have been down in Miami-Dade County for much of the past two years, and November was no exception. But for “affordable” condo units, those priced between $200,000 and $400,000, the opposite was true last month. According to the Miami Association of Realtors, affordable condo sales were up 21% compared to the previous November. Overall existing condo sales, however, were down by 3.78%. More from the Miami Herald.