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News ClipFlorida Trend·Okeechobee, Okeechobee County, FL·4/27/2026
An unnamed state college's proposal for a data center campus in Okeechobee, Florida, faces an uncertain future. Governor Ron DeSantis's administration claims they were misled into providing initial state funds and will not offer further support for the project.
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A data center campus project proposed by an unnamed state college in Okeechobee, Florida, has hit a major roadblock. Officials from Governor Ron DeSantis's administration informed the Tampa Bay Times that they were "tricked" into allocating $1.5 million in state funds for the project. Consequently, the administration has announced it will cease providing any additional financial support, casting significant doubt on the project's viability and future.