LAKELAND, Fla. – Residents concerned about a proposed AI data center in Lakeland are organizing online ahead of Monday’s City Commission meeting, even though the project is not currently listed on the agenda.
Social media posts circulating in recent days have encouraged residents to “pack the house” and speak out against the potential development, reflecting growing concern about the impact a large-scale data center could have on the community.
However, city officials said the proposal is still in its earliest stages and remains far from receiving any formal approval…