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Florida Construction News staff writer Disney’s proposed affordable housing project in Horizon cleared a hurdle with the West Orange County Planning and Zoning Commission last week. Commissioners voted 4-3 to support a land-use change needed to build the 1,410-unit project on about 80 acres near State Road 429 and Hartzog... Continue reading

The latest magazine edition of Florida Construction News has been published. You can view it in page turning software online here, and if you would like to receive a hard-copy printed version, you can order through this link. Stories in this issue include: $60 million RISE building to be demolished... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Construction has started on a transformational mixed-income development along one of the Tampa’s busiest corridors. Estimated completion is spring 2025. Richman Group of Florida, Inc. is redeveloping the former Fun Lan drive-in movie theatre property along East Hillsborough Avenue, a few blocks away from I-275,... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer More than $6 million has been awarded to nine communities that were impacted by Hurricane Idalia. Funding is from the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) program and the Florida Disaster Fund. A total of $5.3 million will go to projects to strengthen public infrastructure and expand... Continue reading

Special Report A-1 Industries, a trailblazer in roof truss, floor truss, and its proprietary EZWALL® Innovative Framing Solution, is redefining the landscape of home construction. With a rich history dating back to its startup roots in 1977, this 47-year-old manufacturer has not only weathered the test of time but soared... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Construction workers discovered an inert, 1,000-pound military bomb near Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office. An area of about a half a mile radius around the airport was evacuated and the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Team... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer d has signed an initial $90 million contract for a renovation project at Jackson Health System in Miami. The total project cost is expected to be $300 million upon completion. “As a leader in healthcare construction in Florida, Skanska has built a strong partnership with Jackson... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer At a meeting on in early February, Naples city council gave a green light to construction of Naples Community Hospital’s Heart Institute, approving the necessary rezoning. The 189,000-sq. ft., five story heart center will be constructed at NCH’s downtown Baker Hospital. Hospital officials have been... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Indian River State College will receive $4 million to create advanced technology workforce development programs and build an innovative Center of Ballistics and Emerging Technology. Funding is through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF), which funds programs that build stronger communities and support workforce... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer More than $223 million state and federal funding will help 33 Florida counties expand broadband internet service to 27,000 residential, education, agriculture, business and community locations, Governor Ron DeSantis announced this week. Awards through the Multipurpose Facility Program will support 29 community infrastructure projects including... Continue reading