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Fort Meade delays AI Data Center vote following massive Polk County pushback

Residents of Polk County, Florida strongly opposed a proposal for a $2.6 billion AI data center to be built in Fort Meade, citing concerns over the strain on the local electric grid, water usage, and overall impact on the community. After hours of public comment, the Fort Meade City Commission decided to change the proposal from a resolution to an ordinance, requiring multiple public readings before any vote.