Month: February 2026

Florida Construction News staff writer A Florida House committee has approved a measure that would earmark $250 million for the Florida Department of Corrections to develop new and existing prisons through 2067, as part of a long-term plan to expand the state’s correctional capacity. The proposal (PCB JUB 26-02), advanced... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer University of West Florida reached a historic milestone Feb. 11, 2026, officially breaking ground on the Darrell Gooden Stadium, a multi-use football and events facility representing the university’s continued growth and investment in the community. University leaders, student-athletes, donors, community partners and elected officials gathered... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The ACE Mentor Program of Northeast Florida welcomed 170 high school students from Baker, Clay, Duval, and St. Johns counties to its annual ACE Trades Day at Ring Power, giving them hands-on exposure to careers in skilled trades and construction.Throughout the day, students rotated through... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer El-Ad National Properties marked a major milestone in its $1 billion The District project with a traditional topping out ceremony Feb. 12. The event signalled the structural completion of phase one of the 2.8 million-square-foot mixed-use development at 4803 South State Road 7.General contractor Promethean... Continue reading