Florida Digital Infrastructure and Security Alliance

Citizens worry Escambia’s data center ban promises fall far short

Escambia County is considering a new ordinance to ban large-scale data centers, but residents are concerned it doesn't go far enough, leaving the door open for smaller facilities. A public hearing is scheduled for August 6 to discuss the proposed ban and potential revisions. County legal staff clarified that current zoning already prohibits data centers of any size as a principal use.