The Florida Digital Infrastructure and Security Alliance is a nonpartisan coalition supporting responsible, secure digital infrastructure across Florida.
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Today at @FlChamber’s Future of Florida Forum, FDISA’s Imran Siddiqui joins @TampaElectric’s Archie Collins and @FIU’s Dr. Brian Fonseca for “Busting the Myths: How Data Centers Can Be Done Right in Florida.” Water, grid capacity and local impacts: we’re bringing the facts.
Where does a data center’s tax money go?
Florida TaxWatch estimates about 94.2% goes to local taxing entities: counties, schools, special districts. Not Tallahassee.
Build it here. Build it right.
Source: Florida TaxWatch estimate for a modeled hyperscale data center. More: fdisa.org
Florida communities don't have to start from a blank page.
The Florida Model Data Center Ordinance sets clear standards for siting, buffers, school separation, sound and water. It's free to read, adapt and share.
fdisa.org/model-ordinance
NEW: Florida TaxWatch estimates a hypothetical 500 MW data center could generate $1B+ in tax revenue during initial buildout and operations, with roughly 94% going to local taxing entities.
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Many of the issues highlighted in the report, including ratepayer protection, infrastructure, water and siting, are also addressed in FDISA’s Florida Model Data Center Ordinance.
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When a data center is proposed, residents, local officials and applicants all need to know what's expected ahead of time.
The Florida Model Data Center Ordinance is ready to use today. Adopt it as written or tailor it locally. Free, no registration.
fdisa.org/model-ordinance
Can a data center just show up with a giant straw and start taking Florida’s water?
No. Large-scale data-center water use is subject to specific Florida permitting requirements, including protections for water resources, Florida Senate
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Every time you tap your phone, a data center springs into action. From weather alerts to AI queries, it's the backbone of our digital world. Florida's next frontier? Data centers. #fdisaorg #DataCenters #Florida
Florida runs 24/7.
So does the digital infrastructure behind banking, healthcare, business, weather and everyday services.
Data centers are part of that system.
Learn more: FDISA.org
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Streaming. Banking. Healthcare. AI.
The internet has a physical address.
Data centers are part of the infrastructure behind the digital services Florida uses every day.
FDISA.org
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Dr. Brian Fonseca, FDISA board member, explores foreign-linked accounts in Florida's data center debate, highlighting the need for factual answers on power, water, land use, and costs. Check the op-ed link on our site.
Water?
Power?
Noise?
Property values?
Who approves them?
When Floridians ask questions about data centers, these are usually near the top of the list.
Good questions deserve clear answers.
FDISA.org
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How does a data center get approved in Florida?
Zoning. Site review. Public input. Environmental considerations. Permits. Oversight.
The exact process varies, but there’s a lot that happens before construction starts.
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As Florida grows, our physical digital infrastructure must grow responsibly. Sound planning decisions today will support stronger, more resilient local communities tomorrow.
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