Polk County Data Center Debate: Central Florida Innovation District -

Polk County Data Center Debate: Central Florida Innovation District -

News ClipLakeland Gazette·Auburndale, Polk County, FL·11/8/2026

Residents plan to oppose a proposed data center project in Auburndale, located within the Central Florida Innovation District near Pace Road and Florida Polytechnic University. The objections are expected to be raised at an upcoming Auburndale City Commission meeting.

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Debate over data center expansion in Polk County is focused on the Central Florida Innovation District near Pace Road and Florida Polytechnic University. Residents opposing the proposed Auburndale data center project plan to address the Auburndale City Commission at its Nov. 16 meeting.

The opposition has emerged through public comments at meetings of the Auburndale City Commission and neighboring municipalities, although the article does not identify a developer or detail a final government decision on the project.