ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. — Data centers are trying to make their way into Florida. Several data centers are trying to set up shop in the southern part of the state.
They are used to power things, like high speed internet and artificial intelligence. But these centers require a large amount of electricity and water to power them.
The idea of them has caused controversy across the state and even prompted Gov. Ron DeSantis to pass legislation protecting taxpayers from the costs of running them…