What Happened
Strengthening Military Communities and Aerospace Industry
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced nearly $23 million in investments to strengthen the state’s defense workforce, military communities, and defense industrial base. The funding includes $15.3 million for infrastructure and workforce training, $5 million for spaceport improvement, and $3.1 million for defense reinvestment and support commission grants. The investments aim to support national security, grow workforce opportunities, and advance projects in the shipbuilding, aerospace, and supply chain industries. This was reported by South Florida Times.