Lakeland considers data center moratorium
News ClipFOX 13 Tampa Bay·Lakeland, Polk County, FL·7/3/2026
Lakeland officials are considering a 12-month moratorium on large-scale computing facilities following significant community opposition to a major development project. The first public hearing on the proposed moratorium is scheduled for Monday morning at city hall.
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Gov: Lakeland City Council
Lakeland officials are preparing to review a 12-month moratorium on large-scale computing facilities following heavy community pushback against a massive development project. The first public hearing on the matter is scheduled for Monday morning at city hall. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.