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Florida Construction News staff writer More than $3.5 million has been awarded to Clay County for targeted infrastructure improvements. “The strategic investments made today will ensure that Clay County can continue to grow and thrive at record pace,” said Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly. “Thanks to Governor DeSantis’ support,... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet have announced $141 million to expand the Wildlife Corridor by more than 42,000 acres, including 17,000 acres bordering Big Cypress National Preserve. Funding will also go to Everglades restoration efforts. “Today’s investments bolster our efforts to restore the... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Tampa Bay Rays announced this week that a historic agreement has been reached with the City of St. Petersburg and Pinellas County to build a new state-of-the-art ballpark and a transformational development by the Hines Historic Gas Plant Partnership on the 86-acre site where... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Miami-Dade College will receive more than $1.8 million to establish a Construction Trade Institute (CTI) and provide a centralized location for the college’s technical construction courses and expand course offerings that equip students with practical skills to find career opportunities in the growing construction... Continue reading

B&I Contractors Inc. hosted the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) endorsement announcement of Sen. Rick Scott for re-election at its Fort Myers headquarters on Sept. 15. “In the world of politics, it’s rare to find a leader who champions the values of economic freedom, individual liberty, and limited government intervention,... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff wrier IQ Fiber has started construction on its 100 percent fiber-optic network in Alachua County. IQ Fiber’s initial Phase 1 investment is estimated at $40 million. Headquartered in Jacksonville, IQ Fiber is deploying its network across Alachua, Duval, Clay, Nassau and St. Johns counties. The North... Continue reading

Special Feature Tracey Ann Thomas, the Director of HR at Florida Coast Equipment, is known as an HR leader who enjoys getting things done, developing solutions, and executing strategies that contribute to business results while maximizing employee potential and productivity. That’s why Tracey Ann has been chosen as one of... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer An investigation has started after a partial collapse of a parking garage at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside hospital in Jacksonville. Firefighters arrived at the scene just after noon on Sept. 12 and searched with dogs and drones. Structural engineers are now investigating to determine if... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer An excavator stolen from a Gainesville construction site crashed into two buildings, including a Walmart, police report. According to police, a 47-year-old man has been taken into custody. “The suspect stole a large excavator, drove it around the southwest and then drove through the wall... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer An $8 million award from the U.S. Department of Transportation will be used to transform part of University Avenue in Gainseville into a complete street with improved pedestrian and cyclist safety, and accessibility. “This is a big deal,” said Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward. “There are more than... Continue reading