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News ClipHoodline·Jacksonville, Duval County, FL

New Jacksonville Councilmember Moné Holder Takes On Duval Data Center Fight

Jacksonville's new City Councilmember Moné Holder is championing efforts to regulate data center development in Duval County, including considering a moratorium, ahead of a potential hyperscale project near Jacksonville International Airport. This move comes as several neighboring Florida counties have already enacted temporary bans on data center construction due to concerns about natural resources and utility strain. Holder plans a public meeting to gather community feedback before crafting legislation.

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9/25/2026

News ClipJaxToday·Nassau County, FL

Concerns grow over possible AI data center in Nassau County

Nassau County, Florida, is holding a series of workshops to evaluate the potential impacts of data centers on the community. This initiative follows NextNRG's announcement of a long-term lease option for a 1,600-acre site in the county for an AI data center. The county is considering a moratorium on new data center applications.

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6/1/2026

News ClipAction News Jax·Nassau County, FL

Governor DeSantis signs data center bill into law

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB484 into law, which places new restrictions on data center companies, especially regarding electricity costs for residents. This legislation comes as NextNRG considers a data center project in Nassau County, where local residents and officials are debating a proposed moratorium on such developments. Despite the new law, NextNRG stated their plans for a microgrid and potential data center in Nassau County remain unchanged, emphasizing dedicated onsite power infrastructure.

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5/9/2026

News Clipfirstcoastnews.com·Nassau County, FL

Energy company's CEO says he wants to build solar farm, not data center in Nassau County

NextNRG's CEO, Michael D. Farkas, clarified plans for 1,600 acres in Nassau County, Florida, stating the primary goal is a solar energy project, not a data center. Data center discussions arose due to issues securing a power agreement with JEA, leading Nassau County Commissioners to consider a data center moratorium. Farkas emphasizes NextNRG is not in the data center business.

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4/20/2026

News Clip0:46First Coast News·Nassau County, FL

NextNRG CEO says he wants to build solar farm, not data center in Nassau County

NextNRG's CEO has clarified that the company plans to build a solar farm, not an AI data center, on 1,600 acres leased in Nassau County. This comes after social media rumors suggested a data center was planned. County leaders confirm no data center project has been approved.

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4/20/2026

News ClipJaxToday·Nassau County, FL

Nassau County considers moratorium on data centers

Nassau County is considering a one-year moratorium on data center development within its unincorporated boundaries. This action follows NextNRG's announcement of plans for a 200-megawatt microgrid and hyperscale data centers near Jacksonville International Airport.

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4/15/2026

News Clipactionnewsjax.com·Nassau County, FL

Nassau residents raise alarm about possible plans for hyperscale data center

NextNRG announced plans for a hyperscale data center in Nassau County, Florida, sparking local opposition due to concerns over water and electricity usage. Residents have launched a petition against the project, but county officials state they have had no direct contact from the company regarding development.

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4/3/2026