Governor Ron DeSantis Awards More Than .9 Million for Infrastructure in Pensacola Through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.  —  Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $3.9 million to the City of Pensacola through the Governor's Florida Job Growt...

May 15, 2023
8:28 PM

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.  —  Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $3.9 million to the City of Pensacola through the Governor's Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to facilitate infrastructure improvements at the Port of Pensacola. This award will spur economic growth by establishing a High-Performance Maritime Center of Excellence. This award will also help secure the City of Pensacola as American Magic's home base, which will bring at least 150 high-wage jobs in maritime industries, including research and development, engineering and design, and manufacturing, to the Pensacola area.