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FL Counties Lead. The Digital Counties Survey 2025 highlights bold moves to overhaul IT and integrate AI across local services. In our recent CityClips Live, CEO and Founder of Phusion AI shared how intelligent automation is reshaping the operations of public and private institutions. Local governments aren’t just keeping up – they’re helping lead the AI-powered future.
Quick Summary
In this 451st edition, for local & state tech:
Tech Awards: FL Counties Leading Digital Innovation
CityClips Live Recap: Phusion AI | Jabaree Allen
Featured: AERO
FL Tech Events
FL TECH
DIGITAL COUNTIES
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⚙️ Florida Digital Counties 2025: Smart Innovation, Real Impact. | GovTech
Florida counties lead in digital innovation – from AI and cybersecurity to disaster recovery and public service upgrades, the counties are proving that a tech-forward government is here to stay. Here's how they ranked in the 2025 Digital Counties Survey:
5th – Charlotte County
Used QR-tagged GIS apps for faster hurricane recovery, adopted quantum-resistant encryption, and launched online notarized submissions.
7th – Clay County
Piloted generative AI for staff training, hired its first cybersecurity specialist, and improved services from bidding to waste collection.
8th – Leon County
Launched a new website, online permitting, and bicentennial portal. AI now assesses storm-related tree loss. Over 56,000 residents receive emergency alerts. Secured $1.1M for advanced cybersecurity.
4th – Polk County
Expanded fiber infrastructure and launched a disaster shelter app. Moved services to the cloud and improved resilience through cybersecurity training and public outreach.
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2nd – Orange County
Integrated AI across departments for invoicing, construction review, drug treatment, and predictive maintenance. Boosted digital equity and cybersecurity.
5th – Miami-Dade County
Uses AI to filter 2B+ monthly cyber threats and power tools for pet adoption, HR, and emergency heat alerts. Launched an AI ethics council and beta lab.
10th – Palm Beach County
Modernized cybersecurity, uses AI for fraud detection and shelter pet profiles, deployed supercomputing power, and created a Climate Risk Plan.
LOCAL TECH
PHUSION AI
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🎥 CityClips Live Ep. 90: Jabaree Allen, Founder of Phusion AI
An award-winning entrepreneur from Tallahassee, Jabaree Allen launched Phusion AI to help small businesses adopt practical, easy-to-use AI tools. His background spans business automation and multiple AI certifications.
🔑 Key Takeaways
AI Is Inevitable: Jabaree stresses that the AI shift could be bigger than the industrial revolution. Those who learn to use it will thrive, and those who don’t risk being left behind.
Start Smart with Phusion AI Academy: To answer the question, “Where do I start?” Jabaree is launching Phusion AI Academy which will offer beginner-friendly courses to help anyone confidently step into the AI era. Stay tuned to their website for future updates. ✨
FEATURED
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AERO | Community Partners
The Alliance of Entrepreneur Resource Organizations (AERO) connects Tallahassee’s entrepreneurs to the free resources they need to grow and thrive. These are the organizations that make up the AERO network:
Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce
Big Bend Minority Chamber
Capital City Chamber
CareerSource Capital Region
Domi Station
Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship
Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship
Florida SBDC at FAMU
Office of Economic Vitality
Tallahassee State College
Gadsden County Economic Development
IGNITE Tallahassee
FAMU Innovation Center & Office of Technology Transfer
FAMU School of Business
FSU Business & Industry Solutions
FSU Commercialization
Innovation Park
INIE at TSC
Apalachee Regional Planning Council
To connect with upcoming opportunities, workshops, and the organizations helping businesses grow, visit the AERO master calendar. 📅
TECH EVENTS
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Thursday, Aug. 7
Featured Event: NAT20 Meetup with The Current Agency | Thursday, Aug. 7 | 5:30 PM | 3707 Apalachee Pkwy. | Free | Learn More
Thursday to Friday, Aug. 7 to 8
The Global Leadership Summit by ISF Inc. | Thursday to Friday, Aug. 7 to 8 | 4:15 PM | ISF, Inc. at Florida Technology Council, 350 S. Duval St. | Register
Thursday, Aug. 14
Engineering the Future of Health Tech: Insights from Serial Entrepreneurs by IGNITE Tallahassee | Thursday, Aug. 14 | 10 AM | Zoom | Learn More
Thursday, Aug. 28
Access to Capital for Startups by IGNITE Tallahassee | Thursday, Aug. 28 | 10:30 AM | IGNITE Tallahassee 1729 W. Paul Dirac Dr. | Learn More
FL Events
Tuesday, Aug. 12
Fort Lauderdale Tech Meetup | Tuesday, Aug. 12 | 6 PM | Flow Fort Lauderdale, 301 SW. 1st Ave. Fort Lauderdale | Learn More
2025 Florida Technology & Innovation Solution Summit | Tuesday, Aug. 12 | 9 AM | Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay | Register
Tuesday, Aug. 19
West Palm Beach Tech Happy Hour | Tuesday, Aug. 19 | 5:30 PM | Banko Cantina, 114 S. Olive Ave. W. Palm Beach | Learn More
EPISODE THIS WEEK
Don’t miss tomorrow’s live session on LinkedIn, Facebook, or YouTube — powered by JH Creative! We’re featuring Nick and David, co-founders of Ology Brewing Co., for an exciting conversation. Got questions? Tune in and join us live!
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