Fort Meade leaders advance plans for data center despite public concerns

News Clip0:4210 Tampa Bay News·Fort Meade, Polk County, FL·4/9/2026

Fort Meade leaders are moving forward with plans for a new data center despite public concerns. The City Commission is scheduled to hold a final vote on the project on April 14th. The city anticipates the data center will generate approximately $100 million in annual revenue.

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The city says the project could bring in around $100 million a year. The city commission will cast a final vote in a meeting on Tuesday, April 14. What do you think?