Fort Meade residents protest proposed data center, developers respond to questions

The Brief

  • Polk County commissioners approved a tax break for a massive data center in Fort Meade, but neighbors are worried about the project.
  • The developer held a public forum on Thursday night to take questions about the project.
  • Dozens of people showed up worried about the use of water, power and a lot of land.

FORT MEADE, Fla. On Thursday night, the project developer behind a proposed data center in Fort Meade held a public forum at Fort Meade Middle-Senior High School to take questions about the project.

Dozens of neighbors showed up and made sure their voices were heard.

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