Wednesday’s Afternoon Update

Not every Floridian faces the same hurricane threat

A lower-category hurricane can still be deadly, and in Florida, the kind of damage a storm brings often depends on which part of the state is in its path. What threatens the Panhandle is not always the same as what plays out across the peninsula. As hurricane season continues, remember this: a lower category does not mean lower risk. and in Florida, the kind of hurricane trouble you face depends a lot on which part of the state you call home. More from Central Florida Public Media.

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How $100 land deal near Epic Universe led to a ‘first-of-its-kind’ housing project

Catchlight Crossings, a project led by Wendover Housing Partners, is under construction just south of Epic Universe and is expected to eventually include 1,000 apartment units, an on-site preschool, a grocery store, a giant fitness center, and educational opportunities through the University of Central Florida. The project sits on 20 acres of land that was once owned by Universal Orlando. According to Wendover, Universal sold the property for $100 to support the development of workforce housing near the growing tourism district. More from Click Orlando.

St. Johns County is latest to consider moratorium on data centers

The St. Johns County Commission agreed unanimously Tuesday to join neighboring counties and hold a discussion at a future meeting about blocking all data center developments for one year. As she did last month, County Commissioner Ann Taylor urged her fellow commissioners to act before any development proposals for the facilities that power companies like Microsoft and OpenAI are submitted to the county. More from Jacksonville Today.

Clearwater appraises Duke Energy property as it investigates ditching the utility

The city of Clearwater has completed another big step in deciding whether to separate from Duke Energy by finishing an appraisal of all Duke property the city would need to acquire. The estimated value of Duke’s Clearwater assets is about $265 million, according to the city’s consultant, NewGen Strategies & Solutions. Officials are aiming to discuss the findings in July. The city is mulling its options as its longtime legal agreement with Duke comes up for renewal and residents have felt the pain of spiking power bills. More from the Tampa Bay Times.

New passenger lounge could net Miami International Airport $93 million

A planned new private passenger lounge at Miami International Airport could yield $93.8 million in revenue to the county’s Aviation Department over 15 years by offering upper-end pre-flight service to all airport passengers. A Texas-based firm, AD Partnership, bested six other applicants in bidding for an airport lease to build the lounge. The county says the company is to create a high-value passenger amenity, improving customer satisfaction during layovers and delays and generating long-term revenue. More from Miami Today.