As Data Centers Draw Opposition Across Florida, DeSantis and Environmentalists Forge an Unlikely Alliance

As Data Centers Draw Opposition Across Florida, DeSantis and Environmentalists Forge an Unlikely Alliance

As AI data centers proliferate across Florida, communities are pushing back against their massive water and energy consumption. From Palm Beach County’s "Project Tango" to rural Osceola County, residents fear these facilities will drain aquifers and ruin neighborhoods. While Governor DeSantis has unexpectedly signaled support for local control over these centers, the state legislature’s deference to corporate secrecy remains a hurdle. A proposed…