Florida’s first hyperscale data center could be thwarted by new water rule

Florida’s first hyperscale data center could be thwarted by new water rule

News ClipTampa Bay Times·FL·4/14/2026

A Florida water management board quietly changed its policy for data centers after a state push. This new water rule could potentially thwart the development of Florida’s first hyperscale data center, marking a significant hurdle for the project.

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A Florida water management board quietly changed its policy for data centers after a state push.