Okaloosa County Rejects Data Center Moratorium Despite Public Opposition

Sep 17, 9:48 AM

The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners voted 3-2 Tuesday to defeat a proposed 12-month moratorium on data centers, with Commissioners Goodwin, Palmer and Ketchel opposing the measure. The decision came after more than 30 minutes of public comment from residents urging an outright ban, citing environmental and water usage concerns.

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