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Now What? Lee County Issues Construction Permit for $900 Million Data Center

Despite months of secrecy, concerning connections, and growing community distrust, Lee County grants PointOne Data Centers its construction permit.

Diara J. Townes

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Sep 30, 2026

I Dreamed It Was Snowing. It Was Ash.

On September 11, 2001, my dream showed me the pain before the news did—and I've republished it every year since.

Diara J. Townes

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Sep 11, 2026

Lee County Punts Data Center Responsibility to State Leaders

A packed Board of Commissioners meeting saw elected officials trudge ahead with a massive data center complex despite wide and sustained public outrage

Diara J. Townes

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Aug 19, 2026

Lee County

Lee County Residents Are Just Getting Started

A data center that's grown from one building to 11, a petition past 2,500 signatures, and a community preparing for what August could mean.

Diara J. Townes

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Jul 31, 2026

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