Scrapped data center in Okeechobee County mirrors rising opposition to data centers in South Florida
A 205-acre data center project, "Okee-One", in Okeechobee County, Florida, was scrapped by the county commission after widespread local opposition and the state withdrew its funding. Residents opposed the project due to a lack of transparency and concerns over increased water and electricity costs. The Indian River State College, which owned the land, was accused by the state of deceiving officials about the project's scope.


