Data centers in Florida local government
What Florida city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about data centers — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
16 Florida meetings since 2024 covered data centers. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Florida with the most data centers activity
- Eatonville, FL (4)
- Minneola, FL (2)
- Hernando County, FL (2)
- Lynn Haven, FL (2)
- Wellington, FL (2)
- West Melbourne, FL (1)
- Panama City Beach, FL (1)
- Zephyrhills, FL (1)
- Nassau County, FL (1)
Latest matching meetings
City Council to vote on annexation, moratorium, and impact fee increases
The Minneola City Council will consider second readings for an annexation and rezoning, a 12-month moratorium on data centers, and amendments to impact fees for fire, police, and parks. Two ordinances regarding cemetery rules and solid waste services are also on the agenda.
Council to pause data center permits and set new development regulations
The West Melbourne City Council will vote on a resolution to suspend processing of data‑center applications for six months and direct staff to create requirements, regulations, and processes for such projects. Other items include vacating a 20‑foot public utility easement east of Interstate 95, adopting a…
Council to vote on Certified Recovery Residences ordinance
The Eatonville Town Council will hold a public hearing to approve the second reading of Ordinance 2026-5, which concerns Certified Recovery Residences. A consent agenda will approve meeting minutes, election sign fee resolution, sale of three police patrol vehicles, a budget amendment for FY 2025-2026, and a title…
City Council considers 12-month moratorium on data centers
The Minneola City Council will discuss a temporary moratorium on data center development and proposed increases to fire, police, and parks impact fees. The body is also reviewing site plans for the Pine Ridge Amenity Center and Minneola Commerce Center.
Public hearing on first reading of certified recovery residences ordinance
The council will hold a public hearing on the first reading of Ordinance 2026-5, which would regulate certified recovery residences. Other items include discussion of Resolution 2026-32 on community engagement for the HostDime AI/Data Center, approval of Resolution 2026-33 appointing a Development Review Committee…
Council to consider building inspection contract, generator purchase, and vacation rental fee changes
The Panama City Beach City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 25, 2026, with action items including a contract for building inspection services, a generator purchase, and first readings of ordinances on vacation rental certificate fees and sexual offender regulations. Council will also discuss a potential ban…
Public hearing on 365-day moratorium on data center development applications
The Board will hold a second public hearing on an ordinance imposing a temporary moratorium on processing development orders and permits for data centers for up to 365 days. Other action items include awarding contracts for pump repair ($750,000), fire station prototype design ($296,902.60), and emergency lock and key…
Lynn Haven halts data center permits pending new rules
The Lynn Haven City Commission adopted a resolution directing staff to stop processing applications for data center and AI data center permits until a proposed one-year moratorium ordinance is finalized. The resolution is effective immediately and will remain in place until the commission adopts or rejects the…
Council considers stormwater utility, data center moratorium, and food truck regulations
The City Council will consider several second-reading ordinances regarding a new stormwater utility assessment, a temporary moratorium on data center development, updated food truck regulations, and industrial signage. Additionally, the council will review resolutions for stormwater assessment rates and mitigation…
Commission to vote on Finch Small Scale FLUMA land use change
The commission will hold a final reading and vote on Ordinance 1187, a small-scale future land use map amendment for the Finch property. They will also discuss a potential one-year moratorium on AI data center relocations, updates to the Parks & Recreation code, and an updated Non-Discrimination Assurance policy…
Council to consider termination and hiring of interim legal counsel
The special council meeting will decide on resolutions to rescind the emergency hiring of the interim general counsel, terminate the current interim general counsel, and hire a new interim general town attorney. Additionally, the council will consider appointments to the Community Redevelopment Agency (TOECRA)…
First hearing on proposed 365-day moratorium for data centers
The Board will hold public hearings on a proposed 365-day moratorium on data center development (first reading), a master plan revision by Walmart, and an appeal of a variance. Also up for discussion are ordinance amendments for water/wastewater demand calculations, hardship relief petitions, and a transfer agreement…
Council to consider water/sewer impact fee, dissolve board of adjustment
The Eatonville Town Council will hold public hearings on three ordinances: dissolving the Board of Adjustment and transferring its powers to the Planning Board (2nd reading), adopting regulations for certified recovery residences (2nd reading), and establishing water and sewer impact fees (1st reading). The council…
Board considers data center moratorium and $2 million mitigation bank purchase
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a temporary moratorium on data center development permits and a referendum for a school district millage levy. The meeting also includes votes on land use resolutions and several service contracts.
Wellington Council to consider pay increase and Lake Worth Road annexation
The Village Council will discuss a resolution expressing concerns over the Project Tango AI data center and consider an ordinance to increase council compensation. The body will also review the annexation of approximately 5.5 acres on Lake Worth Road and certify recent municipal election results.
Village Council to discuss AI data centers and annexation
The Village Council will review a resolution expressing concerns about proposed 'Project Tango' hyperscale AI data centers and approve the annexation of a portion of Lake Worth Road. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes, a $50,000 grant for tree canopy improvements, and the final denial of a rezoning…