Alachua 2050 Faces Data Center Pushback | Gainesville News

Gainesville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 8, 2026 · 1m

Alachua, Florida is facing a heated debate over whether to allow massive, power-hungry data centers — with residents pushing back hard against proposed zoning rules that still let them in. While city officials aim to regulate noise, heat, and water use, local activists like Speak Up Alachua demand a complete ban. Even city staff admit the current plan won’t work for big centers, and county leaders already forbid them. The Planning and Zoning Board is set to vote, with final approval resting on the City Commission — a decision that could shape Alachua’s future for decades. Listen in…