Putnam County, Florida

Accountability journalism for the Azalea City and beyond

Lucid Era Media investigates local power, public spending, and the systems shaping life in Northeast Florida. All research is sourced from public records and documented methodology.

Published work

Resource Extraction • Land Use
The Hidden Cost of Hyperscale in East Palatka
A critical analysis of the proposed 1,317-acre data center at 135 Gilbert Road: who benefits, what gets extracted, and what Putnam County residents are never told.
April 2026 Lucid Era Media

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