Uh oh. MAGA Nimbyism on data centers comes to Florida
News ClipDaily Kos·Citrus County, FL·3/7/2026
A data center development proposed by Deltona Corporation in the deep-red, rural Citrus County, Florida has faced strong local opposition from residents concerned about property values, air pollution, and noise pollution. The county planning commission meeting saw a large turnout of protesters wearing MAGA-themed attire, despite the author's criticism of the political leanings of the community.
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Around the country, local communities are protesting the environmental impacts of new AI-driven data centers. This issue has now come to Citrus County, Florida, a deep-red rural area, where a developer has proposed a 1,356-acre industrial park that could attract data centers. Local residents voiced concerns about property values, air pollution, noise, and water usage, despite supporting the pro-business, anti-environmental policies of former President Trump. The Florida legislature is considering a bill to impose regulations on data center development, which has received bipartisan support but opposition from the White House. The Citrus County planning commission postponed a decision on the developer's proposal.