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Data Center Signal is tracking 7 clips about HostDime data center developments across 1 states, including FL.

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News ClipHoodline·Orange County, FL

Orange County Considers AI Data Center Moratorium

Orange County, Florida, is considering a one-year moratorium on new artificial intelligence data center applications due to concerns over their substantial power and water consumption. Vice Mayor Kelly Martinez Semrad proposed the pause to allow county staff to develop specific regulations, as current land development codes do not adequately address these facilities. A decision by the county commission is expected on September 15.

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9/5/2026

News Cliporlandosentinel.com·Eatonville, Orange County, FL

HostDime will open delayed Eatonville data center this year, CEO says

HostDime's long-delayed seven-story data center in Eatonville, Florida, is now expected to open by October, after facing significant construction challenges and cost overruns. The Eatonville Town Council recently considered, but shelved, a plan to increase daily fines against HostDime for project delays, as per a developer's agreement. Concerns were also raised about the company's unfulfilled promise to provide free WiFi to residents.

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9/4/2026

News ClipHoodline·Lake County, FL

Lake County moves to pause new data centers near Orlando

Lake County commissioners have unanimously moved to draft an ordinance for a one-year moratorium on new data center projects in unincorporated areas, driven by resident concerns over water and electricity usage. This pause aims to allow staff to study infrastructure impacts and refine permitting, with a formal vote anticipated in early July. The county's action is influenced by Florida's recently enacted Senate Bill 484, which imposes stricter regulations on large power users and water permits for data centers.

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7/6/2026

News ClipSpectrum News 13·Lake County, FL

Florida law regulating large data centers goes into effect

A new Florida law (Senate Bill 484) has gone into effect, regulating large data centers by preventing utilities from passing costs to other customers and empowering local communities to set stricter standards. Lake County has responded by enacting a moratorium on data centers due to concerns about land and water resources, while Orlando is welcoming new data center developments, including a HostDime facility.

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7/1/2026

News ClipWESH·Eatonville, FL

"Protect our community": Eatonville residents push back on 100,000-square-foot data center

Eatonville residents are expressing concerns about a new 100,000-square-foot HostDime data center's impact on local power, water, and noise levels. The town council opted to address these community concerns and organize informational meetings without passing a formal resolution. The data center is expected to open this summer.

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6/17/2026

News ClipHoodline·Eatonville, Orange County, FL

Eatonville Council Turns Up Heat On HostDime Data Center Over Water, Power Fears$

The Eatonville Council is actively scrutinizing the HostDime data center due to fears regarding its consumption of local water and power resources. This indicates growing governmental concern over the data center's utility demands.

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6/16/2026

News Clip1:51WKMG News 6 ClickOrlando·Eatonville, Orange County, FL

Eatonville council weighs transparency push as data center raises resident concerns

Eatonville leaders are considering a measure to increase transparency and community input regarding a HostDime data center project, which has raised resident concerns about water and electricity use, noise, and appearance. The Town Council is discussing these issues, including new Florida laws that empower local governments to reject projects and require strict water permits.

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6/16/2026