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Ja'Min Devon Brown
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Your Weekly Deep Dive into St. Lucie County and Florida at large Stay informed on what's really happening in your backyard. Each week, host Ja'Min Devon and Robin Cartwright breaks down the biggest local story impacting St. Lucie County, rounds up key news from across the Treasure Coast, and connects the dots between local decisions and your daily life.

Episodes

  1. 12H AGO

    Big Tech Takes Florida. Plus, Amazon Jobs, Lincoln Park, and Who Really Benefits | Welcome to Sunland

    Ja'Min from Sunland News and Robin from Martin County Press follow up on last week’s episode. They talk about big tech coming to Florida and HB 203 (property tax revision) and how it relates to budgets. They also talk about HB 691 (agricultural development), agricultural land purchases, some comments from viewers, and what to expect next week!  TOPICS: Big Tech moving in to FloridaJobs moving to Florida HB 203: A recap and more infoBalanced budgets Why planning matters Shout outs to good reportingHome Rule and HB 691: State approval bypasses local zoning Email us at Hello@SunlandNews.com LINKS: HB 691 Full Text:https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/691 HB 203 Text:https://www.flhouse.gov/Sections/Bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=82728 HB 203 Breakdown (Martin County Press):https://martincountypress.com/2026/02/20/hb203-what-to-know/ FAM Jam in Port St Lucie: https://visitstlucie.com/event/fam-jam/ FOLLOW:Sunland News: sunlandnews.comMartin County Press: martincountypress.comInstagram: @sunlandnewsNew episodes weekly.

    30 min

  2. 22H AGO

    Home Rule Under Attack. Plus, City Drama, Big Tech, and Drought Fears | Welcome to Sunland

    Ja'Min from Sunland News and Robin from Martin County Press break down two major bills dismantling local control in Florida: HB 203 (property tax elimination) and HB 691 (agricultural development). Plus: political theater at city meetings, Stuart resignations drama, data centers threatening water supply, and big tech moving to Florida.TOPICS: HB 203: Property tax reform could cost St. Lucie $288M annuallyHB 691: State approval bypasses local zoningHome rule under attack from TallahasseeSales tax could jump to 12-14% to cover lossesPolitical theater wasting meeting timeStuart city employee resignations explainedIndian Town data center vs. drought conditionsLion Country Safari and Palantir relocations LINKS:Martin County Water Bill Assistance:https://www.martin.fl.us/martin-county-services/emergency-financial-assistanceHB 691 Full Text:https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/691HB 203 Breakdown (Martin County Press):https://martincountypress.com/2026/02/20/hb203-what-to-know/Stuart City Building Investigation:https://martincountypress.com/2026/02/09/city-owned-residence/ FOLLOW:Sunland News: sunlandnews.comMartin County Press: martincountypress.comInstagram: @sunlandnewsNew episodes weekly.

    30 min

  3. 23H AGO

    Welcome to Sunland Podcast - Episode 1

    Welcome to Sunland - Episode 1 Ja'Min from Sunland News and Robin from Martin County Press break down local news across St. Lucie and Martin Counties. This week: Fort Pierce declares beach emergency as erosion threatens A1A. Robin investigates a Stuart city employee living rent-free in a government building. Brightline station pushed to 2029. Teacher vacancies surge 753% in St. Lucie schools. Plus: Why we're starting this show, upcoming events, and what's making us happy this week. New episodes weekly.

    27 min
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Your Weekly Deep Dive into St. Lucie County and Florida at large Stay informed on what's really happening in your backyard. Each week, host Ja'Min Devon and Robin Cartwright breaks down the biggest local story impacting St. Lucie County, rounds up key news from across the Treasure Coast, and connects the dots between local decisions and your daily life.

Information

  • Creator
    Ja'Min Devon Brown
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sunland & Co LLC.
  • Show Website
    Welcome to Sunland Podcast