As of April 2026, seven hyperscale data center projects are actively being reported across Florida — in Palm Beach, Polk, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, Martin, Citrus, and Nassau counties. Additional projects may be in early-stage confidential negotiations under Florida's 12-month economic development confidentiality provision (§288.075). This page tracks what's publicly known and links to detailed county coverage for each.
Active projects by county
Palm Beach County — Project Tango
Proposed data center complex adjacent to FPL's West County Energy Center. Palm Beach is one of Florida's most politically-visible data center sites given its proximity to dense residential development. Full county coverage.
Polk County — Fort Meade
Approved in April 2026, water permit still pending at time of last update. Located near Duke Energy's Hines Energy Complex. Polk County's large rural parcels and power infrastructure have made it an increasingly attractive site. Full county coverage.
St. Lucie County — Withdrawn application
Proposed data center on 1,218 acres of former citrus grove land was voted against by the Planning and Zoning Commission 4-2 in late 2025. Developer Epic Estates 68 LLC voluntarily withdrew the application on February 26, 2026, citing advancing state legislation. Parcel remains agricultural. Developer may refile. Full county coverage.
Okeechobee County — Okee-One
205-acre campus proposed by Indian River State College on the former Florida School for Boys site. 9-10 MW initial capacity (much smaller than other Florida projects). Framed as a workforce training facility with educational mission. Full county coverage.
Martin County — Indiantown Proposal
Early-stage proposal working through the three-hearing comprehensive plan amendment process. Operator and specifications not yet publicly disclosed. Full county coverage.
Citrus County — Deltona Corp
Approximately 813 acres under comprehensive plan amendment review. Operator and technical specifications not yet public. Full county coverage.
Nassau County — NextNRG Campus
Proposed 1,600-acre campus near Jacksonville International Airport. Distinctive for its proposed 200-MW integrated on-site microgrid, rather than relying solely on the main utility grid. Unusual design for Florida. Full county coverage.
Florida's 2026 data center legislation
Four bills in Florida's 2026 session significantly affect how data centers get approved and regulated:
- SB 484 — passed Senate March 13, 2026, effective July 1, 2026. Prohibits cost-shifting to residential ratepayers, requires specific water permitting review, preserves local zoning authority, allows limited agency NDAs up to 12 months.
- HB 1007 — companion bill, rewritten in February 2026 committee to mirror SB 484. NDA prohibitions, PSC tariff rules, water permit requirements.
- SB 1118 — public records exemption for developer "proprietary confidential business information" up to 12 months, but project's identity as a data center must be disclosed.
- HB 1517 — the "Florida Data Center Transparency Act," would require detailed energy, water, carbon, and noise disclosures at application stage. Bill status pending.
Full breakdown of what these bills mean for homeowners.
Where Florida sits nationally
Florida is growing faster in data center development than most states but is not yet in the top tier by total capacity. Northern Virginia remains the world's largest concentration. Texas, Georgia, Arizona, and Ohio are significant markets. Florida's combination of fiber, rural land, and power capacity has made it one of the fastest-growing second-tier markets.
The distinctive thing about Florida as of 2026 is the state's regulatory response. Other major markets have had industry expansion outpace state-level legislation. Florida has had both industry growth and a serious legislative session addressing rate-shifting, water permitting, and transparency. The overall framework is meaningfully stronger than what exists in most comparable states.
What's next
- More announcements, particularly in the I-4 corridor, the Panhandle, and rural counties near major power infrastructure
- PSC tariff rulemaking throughout 2026 and 2027 — these hearings shape what SB 484 actually means in practice
- Continued applications under economic-development confidentiality, meaning some projects will be known only after the 12-month review window closes
- Possible refiling of the St. Lucie County application if the developer believes the 2026 legislation gives them a path forward
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