Projects
Stonebridge hyperscale AI data center campus (Fort Meade)
Fort Meade, Polk County
1,300 acres · for unknown (developer says the tenant or buyer will likely not be known until construction)
🕒 June 2026: Nearby residents sued the city in Polk County, saying owners got no proper notice and th…
ProposedProject Swan data center (west Lakeland)
Lakeland, Polk County
60.5 acres
🕒 June 3, 2026: The applicant cancelled its city development review meeting after getting city comments.
ProposedCielo Digital Infrastructure data center (Haines City)
Haines City, Polk County
Reported in the news, not confirmed yet
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers · Lakeland
City commissioners voted 4-3 for a one-year pause on new data centers and other users of 50 megawatts or more. It took effect right away. It followed the Project Swan proposal. The three no votes wanted a pause that only covers big data centers.
🗳️ Election · Fort Meade
A residents' group turned in petitions to recall the mayor, vice mayor and one commissioner, mainly over the data center vote. Signatures must be checked, and more signatures are needed before a recall election can be set.
⚖️ Court case · Fort Meade
Nearby residents sued the city over its approval of the data center. They say owners did not get proper notice of hearings and that the project breaks the city's comprehensive plan. They want a court review of the decision.
✅ Approved · Fort Meade
City commissioners voted unanimously to approve a 20-year development agreement for the Stonebridge hyperscale data center campus. Residents had asked for a pause instead.
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