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Data centers in Florida
The Census tracks 4 major data center projects in Florida, with 1.2 GW of planned capacity: 1 approved, 1 paused, 1 cancelled, 1 denied.
How many data centers are in Florida?
The Census tracks 4 major data center projects in Florida as of Nov 6, 2026: 1 approved, 1 paused, 1 cancelled, 1 denied. That covers major sourced projects, not every smaller facility. The largest by planned capacity is Fort Meade Hyperscale Data Center (1.2 GW). Latest change, at Project Tango: Palm Beach County commissioners vote 7-0 on first reading for a one-year moratorium on large-scale data centers (an anticipated monthly peak load of 50 megawatts or more), with a final vote set for Sept. 24 (Aug 27, 2026).
- Projects tracked
- 4
- Planned capacity, active projects
- 1.2GW
- Under construction
- 0
- Permanent jobs promised
- 500
Florida data center projects
| Project | Status | Capacity | Developer | Last update |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Meade Hyperscale Data Center Fort Meade, Polk County |
Approved | 1.2 GW | Stonebridge | May 14, 2026 |
| Sentinel Grove Technology Park Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County |
Paused | 1 GW | Timberline Real Estate Development | Feb 2026 |
| Holder Industrial Park Holder, Citrus County |
Cancelled | — | Deltona Corporation | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Project Tango Loxahatchee, Palm Beach County |
Denied | — | — | Aug 27, 2026 |
Recent changes in Florida
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Project Tango FL
Palm Beach County commissioners vote 7-0 on first reading for a one-year moratorium on large-scale data centers (an anticipated monthly peak load of 50 megawatts or more), with a final vote set for Sept. 24 NewsRadio WIOD -
Project Tango FL
Landowner PBA Holdings appeals the County Commission's July 15 denial under Florida's Land Use and Environmental Dispute Resolution Act, which leads to a hearing before a special magistrate Stet News -
Holder Industrial Park FL
Deltona Corporation withdraws its Holder Industrial Park comprehensive plan and zoning change applications ABC Action News (WFTS) -
Fort Meade Hyperscale Data Center FL
Five Fort Meade residents file two lawsuits saying the city did not properly review whether the data center is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood The Citrus Tea -
Fort Meade Hyperscale Data Center FL
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs Senate Bill 484, which adds state oversight of large data centers, including requirements for large water-use permits ABC Action News (tampabay28.com) -
Holder Industrial Park FL
Citrus County enacts a one-year moratorium on new data centers; the pre-moratorium proposal remains under discussion Spectrum News -
Fort Meade Hyperscale Data Center FL
Earthjustice, for the Environmental Confederation of Southwest Florida, asks the city to reconsider and revoke its approval The Ledger (via AOL) -
Fort Meade Hyperscale Data Center FL
City Commission votes 5-0 to approve the 20-year developer agreement, revised to be contingent on a water district permit The Ledger (via AOL)
About this count
This page counts the major projects the Census has researched and sourced: 4 as of Nov 6, 2026, including 2 cancelled or denied. It does not yet include every smaller colocation or enterprise facility, so the total number of buildings in Florida is higher. We add projects as they are announced or found in public filings.
Counties with tracked projects
Citrus County · Palm Beach County · Polk County · St. Lucie County
Water and power
1 of the 4 tracked projects here has a disclosed water figure (1 in all), with sources and what each figure measures.
Moratoriums
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Project Tango FL
Palm Beach County commissioners vote 7-0 on first reading for a one-year moratorium on large-scale data centers (an anticipated monthly peak load of 50 megawatts or more), with a final vote set for Sept. 24 NewsRadio WIOD -
Holder Industrial Park FL
Citrus County enacts a one-year moratorium on new data centers; the pre-moratorium proposal remains under discussion Spectrum News
All 3 moratorium actions in Florida →
AI data centers in Florida
3 tracked projects here are counted as AI data centers: Project Tango (denied), Sentinel Grove Technology Park (paused), Fort Meade Hyperscale Data Center (approved). All AI data centers →
Utilities serving tracked projects in Florida
Duke Energy. Will data centers raise electric bills here? →
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Florida data centers: common questions
How many data centers are in Florida?
The Census tracks 4 major data center projects in Florida as of Nov 6, 2026: 1 approved, 1 paused, 1 cancelled, 1 denied. This counts large projects the Census has researched and sourced, not every smaller colocation or enterprise facility, so the total number of data center buildings in Florida is higher.
What is the largest data center project in Florida?
By published planned capacity, the largest tracked project in Florida is Fort Meade Hyperscale Data Center in Fort Meade, Polk County, FL, at 1.2 GW. Its status is approved.
Are data centers being built in Florida right now?
No tracked project in Florida is currently recorded as under construction. 1 is proposed or approved.
How many jobs will data centers create in Florida?
1 tracked project in Florida has a published permanent-jobs figure, adding up to 500 permanent jobs as announced. Announced jobs are promises, not guarantees; construction employment is typically much larger but temporary.
How many AI data centers are in Florida?
The Census counts 3 tracked projects in Florida as AI data centers, because their own sources describe them as built for AI: Project Tango (denied), Sentinel Grove Technology Park (paused), Fort Meade Hyperscale Data Center (approved). That is a floor; other campuses may run AI workloads without their sources saying so.
Are there data center moratoriums in Florida?
The Census moratorium tracker records 3 moratorium actions in 3 jurisdictions in Florida, most recently in City of North Port (Sep 22, 2026). Each one, with its source, is on the Florida moratorium page.
Answers are generated from the sourced project records above and update when a record changes. Open any project for its sources.
Florida data center report card
- Tracked projects4
- Published capacity1.2 GW
- Under construction0
- Moratorium actions in the tracker3
- Largest: Fort Meade Hyperscale Data Center1.2 GW
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Last updated Nov 6, 2026. Figures may change as records are updated — include the date you retrieved them.
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