Florida

Florida's regulatory environment has softened slightly, with at least 16 moratoriums enacted and 2 rejected, reflecting significant local hesitation about data center growth. Zoning outcomes lean negative with at least 15 approvals against 3 denials, but the more concerning pattern is in opposition outcomes, where at least 5 projects have been blocked and only 2 approved despite opposition. Unlike neighboring Georgia, where zoning approval ratios are much stronger and opposition outcomes are more balanced, Florida shows friction across multiple regulatory dimensions. At least 48 companies are active, demonstrating strong market interest driven by Florida's population and connectivity advantages. High confidence based on 423 clips provides a well-documented picture of an increasingly contested regulatory landscape.