Potential data center listing raises concerns among Osceola County residents
A 2,200-acre potential data center site listed by CBRE near North Canoe Creek Road in Kenansville has raised concerns among Osceola County residents and nearby farm operators. Residents cited possible water-quality impacts and questioned the project's long-term effects, while county commissioners unanimously deferred action on data centers until at least July 2027.
CBRE listed more than 2,200 acres near North Canoe Creek Road in Kenansville as a potential data center site, with the property advertised as capable of receiving power beginning in early 2028. Duke Energy Florida said it has economic development projects in its service territory, but the utility did not confirm specific details about the proposed site.
Nearby business owners, including Mark Farms owner Nick, expressed concern that a data center could consume agricultural land, affect water quality and provide relatively few permanent jobs. The Osceola County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to defer any action regarding data centers until at least July 2027, leaving the future of the listing and any potential development unresolved.