4 Northwest Florida groups receive more than $12 million after Gov. Ron DeSantis visit

PENSACOLA, Fla. ( WKRG ) — Northwest Florida groups are receiving more than $12 million following a visit from Gov. Ron DeSantis.

According to a press release, the over $12 million in funds comes in the form of workforce development and infrastructure improvements through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund and the Defense Infrastructure grant.

The following entities received funding through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, the release said.

• Pensacola State College will receive $4,410,000 to establish a new Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics program.
• DeFuniak Springs will receive $3,051,550 to construct two 6,400-square-foot hangers, a 10,000-square-foot hanger, a taxiway, an access road, and associated utilities.
• Jackson County will receive $4,680,059 to connect a workforce housing development with an industrial area with a 1.3-mile, two-lane road.

The following entity received funding through the Defense Infrastructure Grant, according to the release:

• Santa Rosa County Whiting Aviation Park will receive $500,000 to create a double-entry gate system connecting NAS Whiting Aviation Park.

“Today’s awards will help bring high demand, high wage jobs and businesses to Northwest Florida,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “These strategic investments will benefit Escambia, Walton, Santa Rosa and Jackson counties and provide new opportunities for families from across the Panhandle.”

More information on the Job Growth Grant Fund and the Military Community Programs can be found on Florida Commerce’s website.

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