business and development

Large-load data centers that help power artificial intelligence programs have been springing up across the country, raising concerns about noise pollution, higher electricity costs, and increased water use. Residents in Jackson County worry those problems have now reached their doorstep. And it has caught the attention of political candidates.

Even as some old favorites close their doors forever, new eateries keep popping up.

Even with pump prices at a four-year high, AAA anticipates a record 45 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend.

With gas prices increasing, residents in Bay County's Fountain community say more of their paycheck is going to filling up at the pump.

Florida lawmakers want to earmark recovery funds in the state's budget this week, as a local event hopes to also raise some money.

The bill reinforces the ability of local governments to refuse to build AI data centers in their jurisdictions.

Legislation waiving building permits on single-family residential projects valued under $7,500 has been signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. It takes effect July 1st.

Airports in Tampa, Orlando, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale are among the most affordable from which to travel, according to an April analysis.

"I think almost everybody that was doing research and using that facility will be impacted one way or another," said Dean Tom Frazer.

Philip Browning has been named the Chamber's new Director of Business Development.