Okeechobee Data Center Fight Grows as Petition Tops 2,200 Signatures and Protest Is Planned

Okeechobee data center fight grows as petition tops 2,200 signatures and protest is planned

Opposition is building against the proposed Okee One data center in Okeechobee, with a rapidly growing petition and a planned protest at Indian River State College’s Dixon Hendry campus.

Petition to prevent 500 acres from becoming a data center

The nearly 500 acre Boy Scout camp in our community has been a cherished location for generations, providing our youth with invaluable experiences in nature, leadership, and personal growth. And while it’s not in service today, the nearly untouched nature on its grounds does not deserve to be flattened and turned into a massive drain on local resources. The locations surrounding the old camp …