Florida lawmakers scramble over AI data center control
News Clip1:49WFLA News Channel 8·Polk, Citrus County, FL·3/11/2026
Residents in Polk and Citrus counties in Florida are pushing back against proposed AI data centers, citing concerns over higher electric bills, noise, and water usage. State lawmakers are trying to determine how much control they should have over future data center projects in the state.
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Gov: Polk County, Citrus County
Residents of Polk and Citrus counties are pushing back on proposed AI data centers, citing concerns over higher electric bills, noise, and water usage, while state lawmakers are scrambling to determine how much control they should have over future projects.