In Florida, an Agricultural Town in Need of an Economic Boost Eyes Hyperscale Data Centers

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By By Amy GreenMay 25, 2026, 5:00 am90 ptsTrending
Across the state’s heartland, communities such as Indiantown are weighing proposals for hyperscale data centers. The massive facilities would reshape Florida’s rural lands. By Amy Green INDIANTOWN, Fla.—Carroll McAllister frets over the prospect of a hyperscale data center opening next to the grassy…

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