Florida data center near Trump's home promises $500M tax revenue but worries locals over water

A massive "hyperscale" data center is planned near Donald Trump's Florida estate, with developers claiming it will generate more than $500 million in annual tax revenue. Local residents, however, are alarmed that the sprawling facility could pose a serious risk to the area's water supplies. The project highlights the tension between Trump's push for AI infrastructure and the concerns of communities living near proposed sites.

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