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Data Center Signal is tracking 26 clips about PBA Holdings data center developments across 1 states, including FL.

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News ClipSun Sentinel·Palm Beach County, FL

Palm Beach County could be next local government to temporarily ban data centers

Palm Beach County officials are considering implementing a yearlong moratorium on large-scale data center developments, prompted by concerns after rejecting the "Project Tango" proposal. The moratorium aims to provide time to update the county's land-development codes, particularly for hyperscale AI data centers. Meanwhile, PBA Holdings, the owner of the Project Tango site, is appealing the county's denial.

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8/25/2026

News Clip1:45WPBF 25 News·Palm Beach County, FL

PBA Holdings challenges Palm Beach County denial of Project Tango data center

PBA Holdings is formally challenging Palm Beach County's denial of its Project Tango data center application. The developer claims the county changed its position and used criteria outside existing zoning rules, causing significant financial losses. PBA Holdings is utilizing the Florida Land Use and Environmental Dispute Resolution Act to seek approval of the project.

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8/18/2026

News ClipStet News·Palm Beach County, FL

Project Tango Take 2: Next hearing would be before a special magistrate

PBA Holdings is appealing the Palm Beach County Commission's denial of its rezoning request for an AI hyperscale data center project under Florida's land use dispute resolution law. Concurrently, PBA has filed a lawsuit against WPB Logistics Owner and its backer, TPA Group, alleging breach of contract and an attempt to divert power and develop competing data centers. A special magistrate will now oversee the appeal process regarding the county's zoning decision.

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8/16/2026

News ClipFlorida Weekly·The Acreage, Palm Beach County, FL

Florida Communities Grapple with Hyperscale Data Center Development, Zoning, and Moratoriums

Communities across Florida are grappling with the rapid development of hyperscale data centers, leading to concerns about noise, water and electricity consumption, and environmental impacts. Palm Beach County commissioners rejected a major data center expansion, while other counties like Wakulla, DeSoto, and North Port have enacted or proposed moratoriums. State legislation, SB 484, was signed into law to enable local regulation and require impact studies.

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8/13/2026

News ClipThe Real Deal·FL

Data center doubt: Why Florida is pushing back against hyperscale development

Florida counties are increasingly resisting hyperscale data center developments due to environmental and infrastructure concerns, leading to project rejections, moratoriums, and even permanent bans across the state. This pushback is creating significant uncertainty for developers despite Florida's previous appeal for such projects.

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8/6/2026

News ClipWLRN·Loxahatchee, Palm Beach County, FL

Water supply concerns remain top hindrance for AI data centers, says FAU expert

Palm Beach County commissioners rejected the controversial Project Tango AI data center due to significant concerns over its potential water consumption and inconsistent information from the developer. Simultaneously, the county voted to propose a temporary pause on all new large-scale data center applications. Experts warn about the substantial water demands of hyperscale AI facilities and their impact on local resources.

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7/30/2026

News ClipStet News·Palm Beach County, FL

County denial could bolster behind-scenes case against AI data center

Palm Beach County Commissioners denied a zoning request for a 2 million-square-foot AI data center at the Project Tango site due to incompatibility with the county’s comprehensive growth plan. Despite the denial, two competing proposals for data centers on the property are still under administrative review, potentially leading to more hyperscale AI data center space. The county is also preparing a moratorium to block new data center proposals, and the two property owners are suing one another.

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7/20/2026

News ClipWLRN·Loxahatchee, Palm Beach County, FL

'Not compatible': Palm Beach County rejects controversial Project Tango AI data center

The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners denied the development order amendment for Project Tango, a controversial hyperscale AI data center. The decision followed a 12-hour public hearing and extensive community opposition regarding the project's size, power consumption, noise, and water usage. The vote effectively blocks the proposed 3.6-million-square-foot campus near Loxahatchee's Arden neighborhood.

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7/16/2026

News Clipinkl·Arden, Palm Beach County, FL

Palm Beach County Residents Oppose Proposed AI Data Center

Residents in Palm Beach County, Florida, are heavily opposing Project Tango, a proposed AI data center by PBA Holdings, citing concerns over water supply, environmental impact, and proximity to an elementary school. The county's zoning commission unanimously recommended denying the project, but county commissioners are holding a key vote. The project claims it would generate significant tax revenue and jobs.

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7/15/2026

News ClipThe Independent·Arden, Palm Beach County, FL

Palm Beach County Data Center Project Faces Opposition, Zoning Denial Recommendation

A proposed AI data center, Project Tango, in Palm Beach County, Florida, is facing significant local opposition over concerns about water usage, environmental impact, and proximity to an elementary school. The county's zoning commission has unanimously recommended denying the project, with a final vote by county commissioners pending. Developers maintain the project will bring substantial tax revenue and jobs.

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7/15/2026

News ClipEast Bay Times·Palm Beach County, FL

Palm Beach County to vote on AI data center project amid local opposition$

A proposed AI data center hub, Project Tango, in Palm Beach County, Florida, is facing significant resident opposition due to concerns about increased power and water bills, noise, and heat. County commissioners are set to vote on the project, a decision seen as a crucial test of Florida's efforts to regulate the growing technology industry. The county recently enacted a moratorium on new data center applications, though Project Tango is exempt.

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7/15/2026

News ClipWPBF·Palm Beach County, FL

Experts weigh benefits and concerns ahead of vote on proposed Project Tango data center

Palm Beach County commissioners are preparing to vote on the proposed Project Tango data center, an AI-focused development. The project has sparked debate, with experts offering differing views on its potential impacts on water use, energy demand, and local tax revenue. Neighbors have raised concerns about environmental and public health effects.

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7/13/2026

News ClipStet News·West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, FL

Lawsuit seeks to halt Palm Beach County hearing on Project Tango data center expansion

A competing landowner, WPB Logistics Owner, has filed an amended lawsuit against PBA Holdings and the Palm Beach County Commission, seeking to halt a county hearing on the Project Tango data center expansion. WPB Logistics alleges PBA held "secret" meetings with commissioners to secure approval for restrictive conditions on the property that would limit WPB's development rights. The lawsuit also contests a proposed 850-foot setback for data centers.

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7/13/2026

News ClipTown-Crier Newspaper·Palm Beach County, FL

Project Tango Heads Toward July 15 Showdown Despite County Moratorium

Palm Beach County Commission enacted a moratorium on future AI data center projects, but Project Tango, a controversial data center, is exempt and scheduled for a final county vote on July 15. The County Zoning Commission unanimously recommended against Project Tango, citing concerns over its classification as light vs. heavy industrial use and impacts on residents and resources. Strong community opposition and a legal dispute involving a partner company are also ongoing.

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7/10/2026

News ClipSarasota Herald-Tribune·Sarasota County, FL

Sarasota County moves to block large AI data centers

Sarasota County Commissioners unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on accepting applications for large-scale data centers and directed staff to update county codes to prohibit such developments. Commissioners cited concerns about high water and power consumption. The decision aims to give the county time to establish new regulations.

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7/9/2026

News ClipThe Boca Raton Tribune·Palm Beach County, FL

Palm Beach County Enacts AI Data Center Moratorium$

Palm Beach County commissioners have enacted a zoning moratorium on new AI data center applications to re-evaluate regulations, recognizing current codes are insufficient for hyperscale facilities. However, the controversial Project Tango, an existing proposal by PBA Holdings for a 3.6 million sq ft data center campus, is exempt from the moratorium. The county's Zoning Commission recommended denying Project Tango due to community concerns, with a final vote by the Board of County Commissioners scheduled for July 2026.

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7/8/2026

News ClipStet News·Palm Beach County, FL

Zoning Board denies Project Tango AI data center

The Palm Beach County Zoning Commission unanimously denied Project Tango's request to increase development rights for a hyperscale AI data center, following strong opposition from Arden residents. Despite the denial, the project is not definitively rejected, as the Palm Beach County Commission will hold a final zoning hearing on July 15. Additionally, WPB Logistics, a partial owner of the land, is pursuing its own data center development plans and has filed a lawsuit against PBA Holdings.

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7/3/2026

News Clip2:16WPBF 25 News·Arden, Palm Beach County, FL

'It's unacceptable': Arden resident voices concerns ahead of Project Tango zoning hearing

Arden residents in Palm Beach County, Florida, are actively opposing the proposed Project Tango AI data center, citing concerns over increased water usage and proximity to homes. Despite county-recommended conditions for developer PBA Holdings, residents plan to speak at an upcoming zoning hearing, viewing it as a crucial step in the project's approval process.

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7/1/2026

News ClipTown-Crier Newspaper·West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, FL

Zoning Meeting July 2 Next Flashpoint For Project Tango

Project Tango, a proposed AI hyperscale data center and warehouse development in Palm Beach County, Florida, is facing renewed opposition ahead of a July 2 Zoning Commission meeting. Residents and the Palm Beach County School Board oppose the project due to its proximity to a local school. Adding to the complexities, developer PBA Holdings is facing a lawsuit from partner WPB Logistics Owner LLC seeking an emergency injunction against the master plan application.

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6/26/2026

News Clip2:34CBS 12 News - WPEC·Palm Beach County, FL

Could another data center move forward at Project Tango site? Lawsuit raises new questions

A lawsuit between property owners at the Project Tango site in western Palm Beach County, Florida, is raising concerns that a controversial AI data center campus could move forward without public input or commissioner votes. This legal challenge complicates efforts by opponents who were preparing for a July vote to halt the project, as it suggests a potential bypass of the standard approval process.

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6/19/2026