Palm Beach Co. moratorium
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- Oct 28MORATORIUM·FloridaMartin County commissioners voted 4-0 to approve a temporary moratorium on large-scale AI data centers, citing resident concerns about a proposed facility's proximity to homes and schools and the need for further study of environmental effects. The one-year ban will not apply to a pending request submitted before an earlier vote.
- Oct 27MORATORIUM·FloridaMartin County commissioners voted unanimously to temporarily halt new applications for large data centers in unincorporated areas for one year, giving officials time to develop regulations addressing concerns about electricity consumption and environmental impacts.WPEC · Florida · also at WPEC
- Oct 23MORATORIUM·FloridaPalm Beach County commissioners voted against hiring a $225,000 consulting firm to advise on data center impacts including noise, electricity use and water consumption. The decision came after residents criticized the proposal, with some commissioners suggesting a resident task force as an alternative.WIOD · Florida · also at NewsRadio WFLA
- Oct 22MORATORIUM·FloridaErika Donalds campaigned in Palm Beach Shores, stating that her husband Byron Donalds would continue DeSantis policies if elected governor. She outlined conditions for supporting artificial-intelligence data centers, including protections against rising electricity rates and environmental damage, while emphasizing local control over siting decisions.Hoodline · Florida
- Oct 21UTILITIES·FloridaParallax Holdings announced plans for a $325 million data center in South Florida, though the exact location remains undisclosed. The facility is expected to generate tax revenue and create construction and permanent technical jobs, with additional details on the site and timeline coming in the following weeks.Hoodline · Florida
- Oct 21ZONING·FloridaPalm Beach County planning officials approved a site plan modification on October 7, 2026, allowing Project Tango to expand its data center space from 206,000 square feet to nearly 700,000 square feet on a 202.67-acre parcel near State Road 80, operating within pre-existing master plan entitlements after commissioners rejected a larger expansion proposal in July.The Boca Raton Tribune · Florida
- Oct 21MORATORIUM·FloridaPalm Beach County zoning staff approved a plan Oct. 7 that nearly triples data center space on property associated with Project Tango, from 206,000 to just under 700,000 square feet, without a new commission vote or public hearing, less than three months after commissioners rejected a larger expansion.WPTV · Florida
- Oct 19MORATORIUM·FloridaBroward County may adopt a yearlong moratorium on large-scale data centers, allowing the county to evaluate impacts on infrastructure, utilities and the environment and develop land development regulations for such facilities, according to a commission meeting agenda.Sun Sentinel · Florida
- Oct 19NEWS·FloridaHeadline onlyThe Palm Beach Post · Florida · also at Tallahassee Democrat
- Oct 19MORATORIUM·FloridaBroward County commissioners are scheduled to consider a proposal Tuesday that would direct county attorneys to draft an ordinance establishing a one-year moratorium on large-scale data centers in unincorporated areas, citing concerns about infrastructure and utility impacts.Florida Daily · Florida
- Oct 13UTILITIES·FloridaTwo Florida utility commissioners attended a July retreat at a luxury West Palm Beach hotel where the industry covered their lodging and travel costs. Ethics experts and officials questioned whether the all-expenses-paid event violated state ethics laws, though the Public Service Commission said the commissioners' attendance complied with regulations.AOL.com · Florida
- Oct 1MORATORIUM·FloridaCommunity members in Arden, Western Palm Beach County, expressed concerns about transparency issues surrounding the proposed Project Tango artificial intelligence data center, citing the land's complicated history involving past development deals and county officials convicted of fraud. The project was voted down in July, though developers can reapply since the denial came "without prejudice," and county commissioners enacted a one-year moratorium on data center construction.wlrn.org · Florida
- Sep 28PERMIT·Richland Parish, LAA Florida-based energy startup is pitching Ascension and Iberville parishes on natural gas plants, small nuclear reactors, battery storage and potentially solar and data center facilities, projecting up to $40 billion in capital investment and a 20% boost to Louisiana's electricity generation capacity.NOLA.com · Richland Parish, LA
- Sep 25MORATORIUM·FloridaPalm Beach County commissioners voted unanimously to implement a one-year moratorium on large-scale data centers using at least 50 megawatts of power. Residents cited concerns about higher power bills, environmental impacts, noise, and water depletion.Common Dreams · Florida
- Sep 24MORATORIUM·FloridaPalm Beach County commissioners unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on large-scale data centers in unincorporated areas, allowing staff time to develop regulations addressing noise, water and other concerns. The county plans to hire a consulting firm at an estimated cost of $200,000 to create permanent rules.WIOD · Florida · also at NewsRadio WFLA
- Sep 24MORATORIUM·FloridaPalm Beach County commissioners unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on large-scale data center projects to allow time for studying community impacts and updating county code. The freeze, expiring September 24, 2027, or when code revisions are complete, prohibits processing applications for facilities with monthly peak loads of at least 50 megawatts.sun-sentinel.com · Florida
- Sep 24NEWS·FloridaHeadline onlyThe Business Journals · Florida
- Sep 24MORATORIUM·FloridaPalm Beach County commissioners unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on new hyperscale AI data center construction Thursday, temporarily halting facilities matching a newly defined large-scale data center definition while officials research and draft comprehensive regulations for the industry.WPTV · Florida
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- Sep 18VOTE·GeorgiaResidents in a Georgia town reported wall cracks and brown tap water after nearby data center construction began, raising questions about who pays for infrastructure costs as technology companies invest billions in AI-related facilities. A proposed Palm Beach County data center campus was rejected by commissioners over community concerns about noise, water, and traffic.Orlando Sentinel · Georgia
- Sep 10MORATORIUM·Miami-Dade Co., FLMiami Lakes Town Council will consider an ordinance next week to ban artificial intelligence data centers as a principal use in the municipality. The measure would define and prohibit dedicated data centers in the town's Land Development Code.Florida Politics · Miami-Dade Co., FL
- Sep 1VOTERep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez suggested placing a data center at Mar-a-Lago in response to Trump's comments promoting data centers as beneficial for communities. Trump had criticized communities rejecting data centers, while Palm Beach County commissioners recently voted against developing another AI data center near the Mar-a-Lago area.WBMA · also at mynbc15.com, WBMA
- Aug 31NEWS·LouisianaHeadline onlyThe Business Journals · Louisiana
- Aug 27MORATORIUM·FloridaThe Palm Beach County Commission unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on large-scale AI data centers, defined as facilities with anticipated monthly peak loads of 50 megawatts or more. The county plans to develop new regulations during the moratorium period, with a final vote scheduled for September 24th.
- Aug 27MORATORIUM·FloridaPalm Beach County commissioners unanimously approved language for a proposed one-year moratorium on large-scale data centers, with a final vote scheduled for Sept. 24. The ban would allow county staff time to develop standards and requirements for such facilities.WPEC · Florida · also at Sun Sentinel, cw34.com
- Aug 26MORATORIUM·FloridaHeadline onlyWPEC · Florida · also at WPEC
- Aug 25MORATORIUM·FloridaPalm Beach County commissioners will review a proposed year-long moratorium on large-scale data center developments during a first reading Thursday, following the rejection of Project Tango last month. The moratorium would allow officials time to establish regulations for artificial intelligence data centers, which differ significantly from traditional server facilities.
- Aug 24NEWS·FloridaHeadline onlyThe Business Journals · Florida
- Aug 18ZONING·FloridaPBA Holdings is challenging Palm Beach County's rejection of its Project Tango data center application under Florida's land-use dispute law, claiming commissioners applied standards outside the zoning code and prejudged the project despite prior county encouragement and approvals for data center development on the site.WPBF · Florida
- Aug 16LAWSUIT·FloridaPBA Holdings has filed an appeal of Palm Beach County Commission's July rejection of its rezoning request for a proposed AI data center complex under state dispute resolution law. The appeal will be heard by a special magistrate rather than the commission, and PBA also sued a competing landowner for alleged breach of contract.Stet News · Florida
- Aug 13VOTE·Miami-Dade Co., FLRepublican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds has shifted positions on data centers while receiving millions in campaign contributions from tech companies invested in the projects, according to reports of his financial disclosures and public statements.Sun Sentinel · Miami-Dade Co., FL
- Aug 12MORATORIUM·FloridaPalm Beach County commissioners rejected a proposal to expand the 600-megawatt Project Tango data center near the Everglades, citing concerns from residents and environmentalists about noise, traffic, heat pollution, and potential harm to water systems from increased temperatures that could trigger toxic cyanobacterial blooms.UA.NEWS · Florida
- Aug 12VOTE·FloridaA proposed 600-megawatt hyperscale datacenter near the Everglades in western Palm Beach County has prompted environmental concerns over waste heat potentially triggering toxic algal blooms and straining the region's water systems, which have received $6 billion in restoration funding. Local officials and environmental groups have opposed Project Tango, with county commissioners voting 5-1 to deny an expansion in July.The Guardian · Florida
- Aug 12ZONING·FloridaPalm Beach County commissioners rejected a proposed 3.5-million-square-foot hyperscale AI data center expansion in July, but the developer can resubmit a revised plan. The decision has sparked broader action across Florida, with at least 14 counties declaring moratoriums on data centers and others rewriting zoning codes to address concerns about water consumption, energy demands, and environmental impacts.Florida Weekly · Florida · also at floridaweekly.com, Florida Weekly
- Aug 11MORATORIUM·FloridaTexas has become the world's top data center destination and is leading in artificial intelligence industry investment, while Florida has rejected 63% of proposed data center projects in the past year, losing an estimated $20 billion in direct investment and thousands of jobs to competitors like Texas and the Carolinas.1290 WJNO · Florida
- Aug 7MORATORIUM·FloridaPalm Beach County's zoning commission unanimously recommended a one-year moratorium on large-scale data centers using 50 megawatts or more of electricity. During the moratorium, county officials plan to draft regulations addressing noise, water consumption, electrical demand, land-use compatibility and facility locations.WIOD · Florida · also at 1290 WJNO, Newsradio WFLA Orlando
- Aug 7MORATORIUM·FloridaPalm Beach County's Zoning Commission unanimously recommended a one-year moratorium on new data centers using 50 megawatts of electricity or more, though commissioners flagged concerns that the current definition may allow developers to circumvent restrictions. During the pause, county staff will develop regulations addressing noise, water consumption, electrical demand, and facility locations.cw34.com · Florida
- Aug 6MORATORIUM·FloridaPalm Beach County's Zoning Commission unanimously recommended a one-year moratorium on new data centers using 50 megawatts or more of electricity, while urging staff to strengthen the definition to close potential loopholes for developers. During the pause, county officials plan to draft regulations addressing noise, water consumption, electrical demand, and facility locations.
- Aug 5LAWSUIT·FloridaMultiple fraudulent copyright complaints have been filed to Google in recent weeks seeking to remove articles about Republican congressional candidate Michael Carbonara's data center connections from search results ahead of Florida's August 18 primary election. The complaints, filed by entities with no verifiable online presence, falsely claim the articles violate copyright, and Google has complied by suppressing the search results.WLRN · Florida
- Aug 5ZONING·FloridaAmid growing concerns about noise and environmental impacts, South Florida communities are debating moratoriums on artificial intelligence data center construction ahead of August primary elections. Residents in areas with existing hyperscale centers report constant industrial noise from cooling systems and other quality-of-life issues, prompting local governments to explore temporary bans while developing regulatory frameworks.WPTV · Florida