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Florida Construction News staff writer Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed an $80 million investment for the University of Florida’s Florida Semiconductor Institute (FSI) in the upcoming 2024 legislative session. “Industries like semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging support our national security and create economic opportunities in our state,” DeSantis said at a news... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer There’s still time to comment on a seawall replacement project in Jacksonville. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) hosted public meetings in January to share details of the project proposed along A1A from Bridge of Lions to Charlotte Street in Jacksonville.  The Project Development and... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The city of Jacksonville issued an emergency permit on Tuesday to ELEV8 Demolition for demolition of the fire-damaged RISE Doro apartment building’s frame. The State Fire Mashal’s Office is investigation a fire that started Sunday night and city engineers determined the building was not structurally... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Officials will gather in Miami-Dade County this afternoon (Feb. 1) to break ground on the Central District Wastewater Treatment Plant (CDWWTP) facility upgrade project. Planned upgrades are part of the $1.2 billion Ocean Outfall Program at the Central District Wastewater Treatment Plant and include critical... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A ribbon cutting this week marked completion of the first cell of the 6,500-acre Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Stormwater Treatment Area which will store and clean water flowing from Lake Okeechobee before it is sent south. The EAA Reservoir will help move water south which... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Biscayne Bay Water Quality Improvement grant program will receive $20 million from the State to restore water quality in the bay. “The Biscayne Bay is a hub for sport and commercial fishing and tourism,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a statement. “Our comprehensive approach... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Brasfield & Gorrie’s Jacksonville office has selected the ACE Mentor Program of Northeast Florida as its primary fundraising beneficiary for 2024 to 2026. The collaborative endeavor was inaugurated during Impact Week, held from October 23-27, when a fundraising initiative held by Brasfield & Gorrie resulted... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer More than $2.8 million will go to five Florida communities for workforce housing and public infrastructure projects. “Today’s awards improve infrastructure in Florida’s small cities to attract new businesses, expand development-ready infrastructure, and support workforce housing,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Through investments like this, we... Continue reading

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Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Tallahassee City Commission’s annual retreat focused on leveraging the airport as an economic driver, the Southside Action Plan and progress on several major City facility construction projects. A major component of the long-term economic impact is construction of the International Processing Facility... Continue reading