Data center debates ramp up across the Tampa Bay area, as officials consider moratoriums

Name: Data center debates ramp up across the Tampa Bay area, as officials consider moratoriums
Uploaded: 2026-06-23T03:14:06.000Z
Duration: 44 s
Description: Zephyrhills officials enacted a 12-month moratorium on data centers. Citrus County also approved a pause, while Pinellas and Pasco counties are currently considering similar moratoriums. These actions reflect growing debates about data center development in the Tampa Bay area.

News Clip0:4410 Tampa Bay News·Zephyrhills, Pasco County, FL·6/23/2026

Zephyrhills officials enacted a 12-month moratorium on data centers. Citrus County also approved a pause, while Pinellas and Pasco counties are currently considering similar moratoriums. These actions reflect growing debates about data center development in the Tampa Bay area.

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Gov: City of Zephyrhills, Citrus County, Pinellas County, Pasco County

Zephyrhills officials passed a moratorium that will be in effect for 12 months. Citrus Co. recently approved a pause, and Pinellas and Pasco are considering one.