Mayor Lenny Curry expressed his gratitude, saying, “Throughout my time as mayor, my administration has been fully committed to supporting those who safeguard our freedom, and these grants will protect the families and jobs that are linked to local military installations. I’d like to thank Governor DeSantis and the State for their support of these important efforts.
The Florida Defense Support Task Force Grant Program has provided $500,000 to support encroachment protection and compatible land use initiatives for Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Naval Station Mayport, and Outlying Field Whitehouse.