More residents share their opinion about data centers in Marion County.
“So many things to say, really. Where do I actually begin? Let’s start with the quick mess of clearing land to build more homes. Not only does it take away from the structure of the land, but it also takes the homes of the wildlife that has resided there. Then you have water shortages happening, at an alarming rate. But hey, let’s build another car wash, let’s build another apartment complex, let’s clear the land and build more businesses. Look, I understand that expansion sometimes needs to happen, but not at the rate that this is going. It is truly sad to see where the officials priorities are. And then with all of this nightmare, let’s add some AI data centers, and not just I guess your regular size but mega size AI data centers here in Florida especially in Marion County. Yes, that makes complete sense with the water shortage and the infrastructure the way it is, let’s do all that! All I can do is shake my head and try to admire the beauty that Florida has to offer while it’s still here.” – Jennifer Stevens, Ocala
“I’ll make this short; I love and fear AI all the possible good it could create in the medical world, the robotics it can create for people with handicaps but at what price?” – Robert Warren, Ocala…