Ron DeSantis directs $7 million to infrastructure projects in rural towns
Nine rural towns throughout Florida will receive more than $7 million for infrastructure improvement projects, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday.
“These strategic investments in our rural communities are important to families and businesses in rural Florida,” DeSantis said in a released statement. “Our rural communities are the backbone of our state and strengthening their infrastructure strengthens Florida as a whole.”
The money comes from the state’s Rural Infrastructure Fund, a $30 million pot overseen by the Department of Economic Opportunity.
“DEO is proud to support Governor DeSantis’ commitment to our state’s rural communities,” said DEO Secretary Dane Eagle, who is set to leave his...
