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Florida Construction News staff writer Funding for workforce development and infrastructure improvements has been awarded to Citrus County, Cross City, and Cedar Key for projects that will complete critical infrastructure and strengthen rural economies. “Today’s award will help to attract high-demand, high-wage jobs and businesses to the Nature Coast community,”... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Officials from across Northeast Florida held a press conference last week to address a proposed development of Anastasia State Park. “This isn’t just about a building, it’s about preserving the natural treasures that have been a part of my family’s life,” said St. Augustine Beach... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Gov. Ron DeSantis this week announced a grant of more than $5.8 million from the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF) to the Titusville-Cocoa Airport Authority. This funding will be used to construct a 3,200-foot roadway, which will connect the Space Coast Innovation Park directly... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Miami-Dade County has received an $8 million grant from the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF) to enhance roadway infrastructure at Miami Freedom Park. This funding is expected to boost business opportunities within the park and create over 1,800 jobs. “This investment will greatly enhance... 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: ABC Gulf Coast Chapter court win: St.... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Since breaking ground in January, Wyld Oaks, a 215-acre mixed-use development in Apopka, is ahead of schedule and under budget on infrastructure work. Madison at Wyld Oaks is expected to start construction this year and a new master plan was released in conjunction with ICSC@Florida.... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Tampa and Tampa-based developer Blue Sky Communities have officially kicked off Phase 2 of The Adderley, a new affordable housing development. The 128-unit multifamily complex, located at the intersection of Nebraska Avenue and Busch Boulevard, connects the Sulphur Springs neighborhood with the... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Ten projects from state departments of transportation in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Arkansas, Tennessee, and West Virginia won top prizes in the regional 2024 America’s Transportation Awards competition. Projects from the Southeastern (SASHTO) region were recognized for their “robust impact” on communities, ranging from increasing connectivity... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Adderley, a 128-unit multifamily affordable housing complex at the intersection of Nebraska Avenue and Busch Boulevard in Tampa is completed. The project is a collaboration between the City of Tampa and Tampa-based developer Blue Sky Communities and received $2 million from the City of... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Pensacola plans to spend up to $1 million per fiscal year to improve city streets, contingent upon funding. This Asphalt Paving Program follows a 2023 assessment that gave about 5,000 city street blocks a pavement condition index (PCI) score. This PCI score... Continue reading