Florida

This year, four Florida cities, including Tamarac, were recognized for their innovative efforts and technology projects, impacting residents communitywide.

This year, four Florida cities were recognized for their innovative efforts and technology projects, impacting residents communitywide.

“We are pleased to provide an improved user experience with our new website accessibility features so all members can access our job-critical content,” said Mike Driessen, publisher of Industry Insider and vice president of member services for parent company e.Republic.

The city of Sanibel and Lee County are set to participate in the Local Government Cybersecurity Grant Program, a $30 million initiative aimed at empowering local governments with cybersecurity solutions.

From exclusive interviews with IT leaders to early examinations of leaders’ priorities and business explainers, here’s what’s on the docket for Industry Insider — Florida.

Meanwhile, Florida's First Judicial Circuit Court system announced plans to cancel and reschedule some proceedings following a separate cyber attack earlier in the month.

The city of Sanibel and Lee County in Florida are set to participate in the Local Government Cybersecurity Grant Program, a $30 million initiative aimed at empowering local governments with cybersecurity solutions.

The state of Florida is using artificial intelligence to monitor and transcribe the phone conversations of the 80,000-plus inmates within the prison system. Calls with legal, medical and religious representatives are exempt.

During the recent Florida Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit, several government and industry experts shared their perspectives on the state’s cyber landscape and how to mitigate risks.

Florida schools are grappling with significant disparities in the availability, quality and delivery of computer-science programming, but it should be a top priority given the state's burgeoning tech industry.

Amid an effort to expand domestic sources, some researchers assert that Florida’s phosphate deposits, mined by the fertilizer industry for over a century, could have a second life as a supplier of rare-earth minerals.

Public education researchers and policymakers are weighing the pros and cons of Florida House Bill 379, which took effect July 1. The other 49 states will be watching closely when classes resume next month.

Plus, one Florida city is launching a new digital navigators program; Nebraska names a new state broadband director; a Texas city is launching a digital inclusion art contest for students; and more.

Grant took over as the state’s chief information officer in 2020 after service as a state lawmaker and tech experience in the private sector. A state official has praised his work in streamlining state IT.

Hundreds of residents in the mostly rural areas of east Seminole County face excruciatingly slow and data-restricted Internet service because of the lack of reliable broadband options.

During the recent Florida’s Digital Government Summit, several government and industry experts shared their perspectives on the future of cybersecurity and the cloud and life-saving emergency management technology.

Digital twins, centered on several core pieces of technology, including the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence, are making a critical difference locally and nationally in the government technology landscape.

State lawmakers are assigning $25 million to help police departments replace their drone fleets after Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration forced local governments to stop using drone technology made in China.