Citrus County puts moratorium on AI data centers

Name: Citrus County puts moratorium on AI data centers
Uploaded: 2026-05-27T14:00:12.000Z
Duration: 2 min 42 s
Description: Citrus County leaders have enacted a moratorium on AI data centers within the county. This decision comes after residents voiced concerns regarding potential impacts on noise, the power grid, and the water supply during a recent meeting.

News Clip2:42WFLA News Channel 8·Citrus County, FL·5/27/2026

Citrus County leaders have enacted a moratorium on AI data centers within the county. This decision comes after residents voiced concerns regarding potential impacts on noise, the power grid, and the water supply during a recent meeting.

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Gov: Citrus County leaders

Citrus County leaders have decided to press the pause button on any AI data centers being built within the county. Residents concerned about extra noise and impacts to the power grid, and the water supply filled Tuesday’s meeting.