Proposed DeSoto County AI data center sparks water concerns amid drought conditions

News Clip2:45WINK News·DeSoto County, FL·6/26/2026

A proposed artificial intelligence data center in DeSoto County, Florida, is sparking concerns among residents and environmental advocates. They are worried about the data center's potential impact on local water supplies, especially given current drought conditions and historically low river levels.

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A proposed artificial intelligence data center in DeSoto County is raising questions among residents and environmental advocates who worry about its potential impact on local water supplies amid a drought and historically low river levels.