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Governor DeSantis announces $12 Million for workforce and infrastructure in Northwest Florida
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $12 million in funding through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to support workforce development and infrastructure improvements in Northwest Florida. The announcement was made Monday morning at Pensacola State College. The funds will be distributed to entities across...
State grants boost job growth in the Panhandle
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Two projects, expected to boost job growth here in the panhandle, got a boost from the state on Monday. Governor Ron DeSantis awarded job growth grant funds to officials from Defuniak Springs and Jackson County while visiting Pensacola State College for a news conference. Defuniak Springs received $3 million to […]
DeSantis allocates funds for workforce development and infrastructure
PENSACOLA, Fla. (CBS12) — Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Monday the recipients of funds from the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund and the Defense Infrastructure Grant. The awards will benefit Pensacola State College, the city of DeFuniak Springs, Santa Rosa County, and Jackson County. "Today’s awards will help bring...
Two arrested for multiple burglaries
JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Authorities with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said they have arrested two suspects after a string of burglaries. JCSO investigators reported that on June 26th, they learned about a vacant residence in Graceville that had reportedly been burglarized multiple times. They said a relative of the homeowner was looking after the house. Investigators said on June 26th, as the relative went to check on the house, they noticed the door of the home had been kicked in. Then the next day, on June 27th, the relative reportedly noticed a four-wheeler and safe had been stolen from the home.
'Job Growth' Money Goes to Panhandle
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday directed more than $12 million to the Panhandle for aviation facilities and to help a planned housing development. Drawing money from the state’s Job Growth Grant Fund, DeSantis allocated $4.4 million to Pensacola State College to expand facilities to train aviation mechanics and $3 million to DeFuniak Springs Municipal Airport.
Watermelon fanatics joined for the annual ‘Melons in the Park’ event
JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Folks in Jackson County are getting the most out of their watermelons. The Annual ‘Melons in the Park’ event was held at Madison Street Park on Saturday morning. The market itself has been around for 47 years. But the melons in the park event has become a recent tradition. Attendees […]
Notice of Regular Meeting
On Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 9:00 AM, CST the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners will hold its Regular Meeting in the board chambers at 2864 Madison Street in Marianna, FL. The public may attend meetings in person or virtually via our live YouTube channel or Zoom using the...
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