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South Florida sees data center development boom, new state law, and local opposition

Several data center projects are underway or proposed in South Florida, primarily in Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties, driven by AI demand. While some are progressing under existing industrial zoning, others face community opposition and rezoning hurdles, prompting concerns over environmental impact, energy consumption, and local quality of life. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis also signed a new law allowing municipalities to block data center developments and prevent energy cost pass-throughs.