Fort Meade commissioners delay vote on data center

Fort Meade commissioners delay vote on data center

News ClipBay News 9·Fort Meade, Polk County, FL·3/10/2026

The Fort Meade City Commission in Florida has delayed a vote to approve plans for a new data center proposed by Stonebridge, a Maryland-based company. Some residents have expressed opposition to the project, citing concerns about the strain it could put on the city's electricity and water infrastructure, as well as potential air and water pollution and noise issues. The ordinance will now go to the Planning and Zoning board before being reconsidered by the City Commission.

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Gov: Fort Meade City Commission, Polk County
FORT MEADE, Fla. — In order to give the city more time to decide how to move forward, Fort Meade officials decided Tuesday to hold off on voting to approve plans for a new data center. The Fort Meade City Commission was expected to make a final decision during its Tuesday meeting, but before a vote