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Developers Propose Massive DeSoto County Data Center Campus

Developers are pursuing a massive data center complex in DeSoto County, Florida, amid significant local backlash.

By Colin Percy · May 22, 2026

A proposed large-scale data center complex is under consideration in DeSoto County, Florida, sparking pushback from local stakeholders. The project seeks to repurpose rural lands traditionally used for citrus and cattle operations into a modern data-driven industrial site. Development plans for the facility remain in the early stages as local opposition voices concerns regarding the changing landscape of the county.

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