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Last update: 10 hours agoData Center Debate: Florida candidates are facing growing opposition to hyperscale projects: a UNF poll found 68% of voters oppose one in their area, including 76% of independents. David Jolly has pledged a one-year moratorium; Byron Donalds argues restrictions could deter investment. St. Petersburg says its current zoning code already bars standalone data centers. Housing Pipeline: A long-delayed affordable housing project in Pahokee is back under construction, with completion targeted for 2027. In St. Petersburg, a $300 million condo project is set to replace the Hilton. Market Conditions: Florida home sales edged up in the third quarter, while builder confidence fell to a 14-year low as mortgage rates climbed. Contractors also say immigration raids are making it harder to build homes. Property Owners: Florida’s insurance crisis continues to weigh on both homeowners and renters, while a proposed property-tax amendment keeps affordability and local funding in the spotlight.
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