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Let’s Put an End to Time Travel

Several states are pushing to end daylight saving time as Americans grow tired of losing an hour every spring

I don’t know how you’re doing since the last time warp, but I’m still figuring out my life after losing an hour. This week feels like a month trapped inside a year crammed into seventeen seconds.

Every spring, we go through the same routine. The clocks jump forward, everyone is tired, and for the next week, the entire country asks the same question. Why are we still doing this? Some states are starting to ask that question a little more seriously.

Arizona and Hawaii already stay on standard time year-round, meaning their residents never change their clocks. Now, a few others are looking to follow their lead. Utah and Wyoming recently approved legislation aimed at moving toward permanent standard time and eliminating the twice-a-year clock change. Several other states have also signaled support for ending the time shift entirely.

The biggest argument is simple. It disrupts sleep and throws off routines. Even losing a single hour can make people feel off for days. Keeping the same time all year would eliminate that disruption and keep schedules consistent.

For communities like Southshore, it might make a lot of sense. Between work, school, and already busy commutes on roads like U.S. 301 and I-75, most people could probably do without their internal clock being scrambled twice a year.

And let’s be honest. Florida already gets plenty of sunshine. We’re not exactly hurting for daylight. So while a few states are starting to lead the way, many of us are quietly hoping Florida eventually joins the list.

Because if there’s one thing most people agree on every March, it’s this. We’re all a little tired of losing that hour.

The Spill Over Effect

Traffic from U.S. 301 construction is spilling into Riverview neighborhoods as drivers search for ways around congestion

Road construction in Southshore is annoying, no doubt. But the ripple effects go beyond inconvenience. In some cases, it’s turning quiet neighborhood streets into unexpected traffic corridors.

Residents in a Riverview neighborhood say that’s happening along Warren Oaks Place, a residential street near U.S. 301. What used to be a calm neighborhood road has slowly become a daily detour for drivers trying to avoid congestion at U.S. 301 and Symmes Road.

Neighbors say the situation has worsened in recent months as construction continues at the intersection. Crews are replacing sections of concrete, and the work is pushing more drivers onto nearby side streets looking for a quicker way around traffic.

For the people who live there, that shortcut has changed the feel of the neighborhood.

Residents say rush hour now brings steady lines of vehicles cutting through the community. Some report crashes and close calls, while others say backing out of their driveway has become difficult as drivers speed through the area. The biggest concern isn’t convenience. It’s safety.

Neighbors worry about kids playing outside, people walking their dogs, and what happens when a street built for neighborhood traffic suddenly becomes a commuter route.

Relief may not come soon. The construction project is expected to continue into early next year.

And it highlights a reality many Southshore residents are starting to feel. As the area grows and roads struggle to keep up, congestion doesn’t stay on the main highways. It spills into neighborhoods that were never designed to handle it.

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Your Weekly What in the World

Tech companies are exploring orbital data centers as AI pushes Earth’s computing infrastructure to its limits

The massive computing power needed to run artificial intelligence is pushing the limits of traditional data centers, and some engineers are starting to look in an unusual direction for the next solution. Space.

Researchers and technology companies are exploring the idea of placing data centers in orbit as a way to handle the rapidly growing demand for AI processing. Modern AI systems require enormous amounts of computing power, and the facilities that support them already consume huge amounts of electricity and water here on Earth.

That growing demand has sparked interest in whether space could offer advantages that traditional infrastructure cannot. In orbit, satellites could generate energy through nearly constant sunlight using solar panels, while the cold environment of space could help manage the heat produced by powerful computer processors.

The concept is still largely experimental, but it is attracting attention as artificial intelligence continues to expand. Some startups are testing satellites equipped with advanced computing hardware, while larger technology companies are studying how groups of satellites might work together as an orbital network capable of processing massive amounts of data.

There are still major obstacles to overcome before anything like that becomes reality. Computer systems in space would need protection from radiation, reliable ways to manage heat without air or water, and safe operating conditions in increasingly crowded satellite orbits. Launching and maintaining large amounts of computing equipment in space would also be extremely expensive.

Even with those challenges, interest in the idea is growing as the race for computing power accelerates. Artificial intelligence is advancing quickly, and the infrastructure needed to support it is growing just as fast.

For now, data centers in space remain more of a futuristic concept than a near-term solution. But if demand for AI computing continues to climb, the next generation of the “cloud” might eventually be orbiting somewhere far above it.

Southshore Spotlight

Fr1ends of the Ch1ldren Tampa Bay

Friends of the Children–Tampa Bay is a nonprofit focused on long-term mentorship for youth facing difficult circumstances. The organization pairs children as young as four with a full-time professional mentor called a “Friend” who supports them from early childhood all the way through high school graduation. The program focuses on building strong relationships, helping kids develop life skills, and making sure they have consistent support as they grow. It’s a long-term commitment that aims to give every child the opportunity to succeed, no matter what challenges they face.

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