North Florida Economic Development Partnership

North Florida Economic Development Partnership
Jeff Hendry
850.443.7103
jhendry@fsu.edu
3200 Commonwealth Blvd
Tallahassee, FL 32303
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Welcome to
North Florida
In the heart of North Florida, opportunity thrives and possibilities abound. The North Florida Economic Development Partnership (NFEDP) is more than just a connector; it's a catalyst for economic transformation. With a deep commitment to fostering sustainable growth and innovation, we proudly stand as "Florida's Gateway to Growth." Our region offers companies unparalleled access to vital industries, infrastructure, and skilled talent, making North Florida a prime destination for businesses ready to expand and succeed.
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Welcome to
North Florida
In the heart of North Florida, opportunity thrives and possibilities abound. The North Florida Economic Development Partnership (NFEDP) is more than just a connector; it's a catalyst for economic transformation. With a deep commitment to fostering sustainable growth and innovation, we proudly stand as "Florida's Gateway to Growth." Our region offers companies unparalleled access to vital industries, infrastructure, and skilled talent, making North Florida a prime destination for businesses ready to expand and succeed.
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Workforce and Talent Development
The region’s robust development pipeline is supported at every level of higher education. Bordered by the state’s two major Tier 1 Research Universities—the
University of Florida
and
Florida State University
—North Florida also offers access to the
University of North Florida
and
Florida A & M University
. Excellent state and technical colleges support workforce quality with extensive programming aligned to industry needs, while CareerSource Florida makes workforce resources and assistance available with one-stop ease. To learn more about the region’s diverse development assets and advantages,
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Workforce and Talent Development
The region’s robust development pipeline is supported at every level of higher education. Bordered by the state’s two major Tier 1 Research Universities—the
University of Florida
and
Florida State University
—North Florida also offers access to the
University of North Florida
and
Florida A & M University
. Excellent state and technical colleges support workforce quality with extensive programming aligned to industry needs, while CareerSource Florida makes workforce resources and assistance available with one-stop ease. To learn more about the region’s diverse development assets and advantages,
click here
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Nassau County
Crawford Road Callahan, FL 32011
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County: Nassau
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482 Acres
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Sherri Mitchell
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Union County
State Road 100 and State Road 121 Lake Butler, FL 32054
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County: Union
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99 Acres
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Jimmy Williams
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Madison County
I-10 and State Road 255 Madison, FL 32340
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County: Madison
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110 Acres
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72.8 Miles Away
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103 Miles Away
Doug Brown
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Putnam County
Wes Larson Blvd Palatka, FL 32177
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County: Putnam
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214 Acres
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26 Miles Away
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Mark Litten
Phone: (386) 328-1503
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Levi County
13550 NW Old Fannin Road Chiefland, FL 32626
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County: Levy
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124.5 Acres
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18 Miles Away
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42 Miles Away
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117 Miles Away
Scott Osteen
Phone: (352) 221-3793
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Bradford County
Hwy 301 and State Road 16 Starke, FL 32091
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County: Bradford
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79 Acres
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13 Miles Away
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23 Miles Away
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48 Miles Away
Amber Shepherd
Phone: (352) 721-1209
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Baker County
US Hwy 90 E Macclenny, FL 32063
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County: Baker
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35 Acres
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37 Miles Away
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Dillion Pullen
Phone: (904) 259-6433
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Lafayette County
Highway 27 and State Road 349 , FL 32008
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County: Lafayette
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126 Acres
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49 Miles Away
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90 Miles Away
Steve Land
Phone: (386) 294-1600
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Jefferson County
I-10 and Highway 19 , FL 32336
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County: Jefferson
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10.7 Acres
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36 Miles Away
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128 Miles Away
Shannon Metty
Phone: (850) 342-0223
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Columbia County
I-10 and Highway 41 Lake City, FL 32055
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County: Columbia
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487 Acres
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51 Miles Away
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64 Miles Away
Jennifer Goff-Daniels
Phone: (386) 758-1033
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Taylor County
101 Thomas Demps Road Perry, FL 32348
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County: Taylor
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272.9 Acres
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2 Miles Away
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25 Miles Away
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130 Miles Away
Andy Jackson
Phone: (850) 843-0932
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Gilchrist County
Highway 129 Trenton, FL 32693
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County: Gilchrist
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61 Acres
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37 Miles Away
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25.7 Miles Away
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107 Miles Away
Donna Creamer
Phone: (352) 463-4638
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Hamilton County
SR 6 and I-75 Interchange Jasper, FL 332052
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County: Hamilton
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58.2 Acres
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26 Miles Away
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97 Miles Away
Chadd Mathis
Phone: (812) 491-4655
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Dixie County
469 Airport Road Cross City, FL 32628
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County: Dixie
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50+/- Acres
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118 Miles Away
Karen VanArnam
Phone: (352) 356-0304
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Suwannee County
U.S. 129/72nd Trace Live Oak, FL 32064
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County: Suwannee
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55.20 Acres
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90 Miles Away
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90 Miles Away
Jimmy Norris
Phone: (386) 364-1700
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Nassau County
Crawford Road Callahan, FL 32011
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County: Nassau
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482 Acres
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Airport
14 Miles Away
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Interstate
17 Miles Away
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30 Miles Away
Sherri Mitchell
Phone: (904) 225-8878
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Featured Property
Union County
State Road 100 and State Road 121 Lake Butler, FL 32054
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County: Union
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99 Acres
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Airport
32 Miles Away
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Interstate
17 Miles Away
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Port
55 Miles Away
Jimmy Williams
Phone: (386) 496-4241
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Featured Property
Madison County
I-10 and State Road 255 Madison, FL 32340
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County: Madison
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110 Acres
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72.8 Miles Away
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103 Miles Away
Doug Brown
Phone: (850) 673-7219
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Featured Property
Putnam County
Wes Larson Blvd Palatka, FL 32177
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County: Putnam
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214 Acres
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Airport
0.5 Miles Away
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Interstate
26 Miles Away
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69 Miles Away
Mark Litten
Phone: (386) 328-1503
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Featured Property
Levi County
13550 NW Old Fannin Road Chiefland, FL 32626
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County: Levy
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124.5 Acres
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Airport
18 Miles Away
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Interstate
42 Miles Away
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Port
117 Miles Away
Scott Osteen
Phone: (352) 221-3793
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Featured Property
Bradford County
Hwy 301 and State Road 16 Starke, FL 32091
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County: Bradford
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79 Acres
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Airport
13 Miles Away
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Interstate
23 Miles Away
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48 Miles Away
Amber Shepherd
Phone: (352) 721-1209
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Featured Property
Baker County
US Hwy 90 E Macclenny, FL 32063
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County: Baker
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35 Acres
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Airport
37 Miles Away
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0.3 Miles Away
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Port
32 Miles Away
Dillion Pullen
Phone: (904) 259-6433
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Featured Property
Lafayette County
Highway 27 and State Road 349 , FL 32008
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County: Lafayette
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126 Acres
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Airport
49 Miles Away
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Interstate
30 Miles Away
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Port
90 Miles Away
Steve Land
Phone: (386) 294-1600
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Featured Property
Jefferson County
I-10 and Highway 19 , FL 32336
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County: Jefferson
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10.7 Acres
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Airport
36 Miles Away
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0.1 Miles Away
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Port
128 Miles Away
Shannon Metty
Phone: (850) 342-0223
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Featured Property
Columbia County
I-10 and Highway 41 Lake City, FL 32055
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County: Columbia
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487 Acres
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Airport
51 Miles Away
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0.5 Miles Away
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Port
64 Miles Away
Jennifer Goff-Daniels
Phone: (386) 758-1033
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Featured Property
Taylor County
101 Thomas Demps Road Perry, FL 32348
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County: Taylor
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272.9 Acres
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Airport
2 Miles Away
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25 Miles Away
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Port
130 Miles Away
Andy Jackson
Phone: (850) 843-0932
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Featured Property
Gilchrist County
Highway 129 Trenton, FL 32693
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County: Gilchrist
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61 Acres
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Airport
37 Miles Away
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25.7 Miles Away
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Port
107 Miles Away
Donna Creamer
Phone: (352) 463-4638
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Hamilton County
SR 6 and I-75 Interchange Jasper, FL 332052
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County: Hamilton
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58.2 Acres
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Airport
26 Miles Away
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0.5 Miles Away
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97 Miles Away
Chadd Mathis
Phone: (812) 491-4655
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Featured Property
Dixie County
469 Airport Road Cross City, FL 32628
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County: Dixie
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50+/- Acres
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Airport
0.5 Miles Away
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Interstate
45 Miles Away
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Port
118 Miles Away
Karen VanArnam
Phone: (352) 356-0304
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Featured Property
Suwannee County
U.S. 129/72nd Trace Live Oak, FL 32064
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County: Suwannee
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55.20 Acres
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Airport
90 Miles Away
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Interstate
0.5 Miles Away
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Port
90 Miles Away
Jimmy Norris
Phone: (386) 364-1700
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Regional Demographics
Average Household Income
$80,855
Labor Force
164,981
Population
421,507
Regional Demographics
Average Household Income
$80,855
Labor Force
164,981
Population
421,507
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County Assets
Baker
County
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11.4%
Population Growth Rate
(2017-2022)
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45.15%
Post High School Education
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936,782
Labor Force within 50 Mile Radius
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County Assets
Bradford
County
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1M+
Labor Force in a 50 Mile Radius
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19.4%
Populations Growth
(2015-2022)
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Home of the North Florida Technical College
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County Assets
Columbia
County
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52.4%
Post High School Education
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27
Universities within 50 Miles
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539,255
Population within 50 Miles
Profile
Properties
Website
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County Assets
Dixie
County
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15.6%
Population Growth Rate
(2017-2022)
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518,444
Population within 50 Mile Radius
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35.9%
Post High School Education
Profile
Properties
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County Assets
Gilchrist
County
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540,252
Population within 50 Mile Radius
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87.52%
Have a High School Degree or Higher
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16,885
Manufacturing, Transportation and Warehousing Employment within 50 Miles
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Properties
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County Assets
Hamilton
County
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78.93%
Have a High School Degree or Higher
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540,252
Population within 50 Mile Radius
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18,000+
Manufacturing, Transportation and Warehousing Jobs within a 50 Mile Radius
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County Assets
Jefferson
County
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13%
Population Growth Rate
(2017-2022)
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716,672
Population within 50 Mile Radius
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51.6%
Post High School Education
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Properties
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County Assets
Lafayette
County
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13
Universities within 50 Miles
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8,000+
Manufacturing, Transportation and Warehousing Employment within 50 Miles
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77.3%
Have a High School Degree or Higher
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Properties
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County Assets
Levy
County
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10.6%
Population Growth Rate
(2017 - 2022)
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27,400
Manufacturing, Transportation and Warehousing Employment Within 50 Miles
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540,252
Population within 50 Mile Radius
Profile
Properties
Website
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County Assets
Madison
County
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10.7%
Population Growth Rate
(2017-2022)
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82.12%
Have a High School Degree or Higher
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14,697
Manufacturing, Transportation and Warehousing Jobs within a 50 Mile Radius
Profile
Properties
Website
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County Assets
Nassau
County
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1.89 Million
Population within 50 Mile Radius
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936,782
Labor Force within 50 Mile Radius
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94,009
Manufacturing, Transportation and Warehousing Jobs within a 50 Mile Radius
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Properties
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County Assets
Putnam
County
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42.4%
Post High School Education
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51
Universities within 50 Mile Radius
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Home of Saint Leo University and St. Johns River State College
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Properties
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County Assets
Suwannee
County
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6.8%
Population Growth Rate in the Last 5 Years (2017-2022)
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45.4%
Post High School Education
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Home of North Florida College and River Oak Technical College
Profile
Properties
Website
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County Assets
Taylor
County
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474,057
Population within 50 Mile Radius
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12
Universities within 50 Mile Radius
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84.94%
Have a High School Degree or Higher
Profile
Properties
Website
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County Assets
Union
County
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59%
Population Growth Rate
(2017-2022)
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1.89 M
Population within 50 Mile Radius
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30
Universities within 50 Mile Radius
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Properties
Website
County Assets
Baker County
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11.4%
Population Growth Rate
(2017-2022)
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45.15%
Post High School Education
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936,782
Labor Force within 50 Mile Radius
Bradford County
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1M+
Labor Force in a 50 Mile Radius
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19.4%
Populations Growth
(2015-2022)
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Home of the North Florida Technical College
Columbia County
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52.4%
Post High School Education
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27
Universities within 50 Miles
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539,255
Population within 50 Miles
Dixie County
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15.6%
Population Growth Rate
(2017-2022)
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518,444
Population within 50 Mile Radius
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35.9%
Post High School Education
Gilchrist County
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540,252
Population within 50 Mile Radius
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87.52%
Have a High School Degree or Higher
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16,885
Manufacturing, Transportation and Warehousing Employment within 50 Miles
Hamilton County
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78.93%
Have a High School Degree or Higher
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540,252
Population within 50 Mile Radius
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18,000+
Manufacturing, Transportation and Warehousing Jobs within a 50 Mile Radius
Jefferson County
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13%
Population Growth Rate
(2017-2022)
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716,672
Population within 50 Mile Radius
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51.6%
Post High School Education
Lafayette County
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13
Universities within 50 Miles
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8,000+
Manufacturing, Transportation and Warehousing Employment within 50 Miles
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77.3%
Have a High School Degree or Higher
Levy County
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10.6%
Population Growth Rate
(2017 - 2022)
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27,400
Manufacturing, Transportation and Warehousing Employment Within 50 Miles
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540,252
Population within 50 Mile Radius
Madison County
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10.7%
Population Growth Rate
(2017-2022)
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82.12%
Have a High School Degree or Higher
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14,697
Manufacturing, Transportation and Warehousing Jobs within a 50 Mile Radius
Nassau County
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1.89 Million
Population within 50 Mile Radius
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936,782
Labor Force within 50 Mile Radius
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94,009
Manufacturing, Transportation and Warehousing Jobs within a 50 Mile Radius
Putnam County
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42.4%
Post High School Education
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51
Universities within 50 Mile Radius
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Home of Saint Leo University and St. Johns River State College
Suwannee County
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6.8%
Population Growth Rate in the Last 5 Years (2017-2022)
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45.4%
Post High School Education
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Home of North Florida College and River Oak Technical College
Taylor County
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474,057
Population within 50 Mile Radius
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12
Universities within 50 Mile Radius
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84.94%
Have a High School Degree or Higher
Union County
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59%
Population Growth Rate
(2017-2022)
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1.89 M
Population within 50 Mile Radius
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30
Universities within 50 Mile Radius
Key Industries
Plant
Ag-Based Industry
Truck
Logistics and Distribution
Tree
Logging
Microchip
Technology
Plane
Aviation
Camera
Tourism
Lots of available land, a robust infrastructure and access to larger markets are just some of the reasons logistics and distribution companies thrive in North Central Florida.
Key Industries
Plant
Ag-Based Industry
Truck
Logistics and Distribution
Tree
Logging
Microchip
Technology
Plane
Aviation
Camera
Tourism
North Florida's Aviation Assets
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Regional Airports
Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport
Nassau County
Located on Amelia Island just three miles from the downtown historic district of Fernandina Beach and less than two miles from beaches, hotels and resort amenities, Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport is also a designated reliever airport for Jacksonville International; its three runways are all at least 5,000 feet in length.
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Regional Airports
Cross City Airport
Dixie County
As a public-use airport, this county-owned, general aviation facility is a key component in the area’s visitor and business economy. The Airport offers two asphalt runways, both approximately 5,000 feet in length to accommodate general aviation aircrafts.
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Regional Airports
George T Lewis Airport
Levy County
Located on the Gulf Coast approximately 60 miles southwest of Gainesville, this county-owned public-use facility serves the community’s general aviation needs with a single 2,335-foot runway, which easily accommodates single-engine general aviation aircraft.
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Regional Airports
Keystone Heights Airpark
Clay/Bradford Counties
While it is proximate to major airports in Jacksonville and Gainesville, the Keystone Airpark is the only general aviation airport convenient to the local communities in Clay and Bradford Counties. With two runways, the longest at 5,044 feet, the airpark can support most general aviation/business jet aircraft.
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Regional Airports
Lake City Gateway Airport
Columbia County
This city-owned public-use airport is equipped with two runways, one 8,003 feet x 150 feet and the other 4,000 feet x 150 feet, and can accommodate aircraft as large as the C130, KC10, and Boeing 747, 757, and 767. With full-service FBO services, the Airport supports a variety of activities including flight training, corporate operations, law enforcement and recreation.
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Regional Airports
Palatka Municipal Airport-Lt. Kay Larkin Field
Putnam County
This busy airport provides three intersecting runways, the longest of which is 6,003 feet, allowing it to accommodate mid-size general aviation/business jet aircraft. The Airport is served by two aircraft maintenance providers, a skydiving operator and a flight instruction business. Palatka-Kay is used frequently by government agencies.
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Regional Airports
Perry Foley Airport
Taylor County
Located three miles from the city of Perry, this public-use airport provides three runways, the longest at 5,010 feet to accommodate most general aviation aircraft. The Airport primarily supports corporate/business travel, with self-service refueling convenient for both local and transient users.
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Regional Airports
Suwannee County Airport
Suwannee County
Located approximately 85 miles west of Jacksonville, Suwannee County Airport serves the community’s general aviation needs with FBO services and a single 4,000-foot runway  to accommodate mid-size general aviation aircraft.
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Regional Airports
Williston Municipal Airport
Levy County
Located just two miles from Williston’s central business district, this city-owned public use airport provides a 6,669-foot runway and a 4,704-foot runway. The Airport offers both Jet-A and Avgas, as well as a crew/courtesy car.
Regional Airports
Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport
Nassau County
Located on Amelia Island just three miles from the downtown historic district of Fernandina Beach and less than two miles from beaches, hotels and resort amenities, Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport is also a designated reliever airport for Jacksonville International; its three runways are all at least 5,000 feet in length.
Regional Airports
Cross City Airport
Dixie County
As a public-use airport, this county-owned, general aviation facility is a key component in the area’s visitor and business economy. The Airport offers two asphalt runways, both approximately 5,000 feet in length to accommodate general aviation aircrafts.
Regional Airports
George T Lewis Airport
Levy County
Located on the Gulf Coast approximately 60 miles southwest of Gainesville, this county-owned public-use facility serves the community’s general aviation needs with a single 2,335-foot runway, which easily accommodates single-engine general aviation aircraft.
Regional Airports
Keystone Heights Airpark
Clay/Bradford Counties
While it is proximate to major airports in Jacksonville and Gainesville, the Keystone Airpark is the only general aviation airport convenient to the local communities in Clay and Bradford Counties. With two runways, the longest at 5,044 feet, the airpark can support most general aviation/business jet aircraft.
Regional Airports
Lake City Gateway Airport
Columbia County
This city-owned public-use airport is equipped with two runways, one 8,003 feet x 150 feet and the other 4,000 feet x 150 feet, and can accommodate aircraft as large as the C130, KC10, and Boeing 747, 757, and 767. With full-service FBO services, the Airport supports a variety of activities including flight training, corporate operations, law enforcement and recreation.
Regional Airports
Palatka Municipal Airport-Lt. Kay Larkin Field
Putnam County
This busy airport provides three intersecting runways, the longest of which is 6,003 feet, allowing it to accommodate mid-size general aviation/business jet aircraft. The Airport is served by two aircraft maintenance providers, a skydiving operator and a flight instruction business. Palatka-Kay is used frequently by government agencies.
Regional Airports
Perry Foley Airport
Taylor County
Located three miles from the city of Perry, this public-use airport provides three runways, the longest at 5,010 feet to accommodate most general aviation aircraft. The Airport primarily supports corporate/business travel, with self-service refueling convenient for both local and transient users.
Regional Airports
Suwannee County Airport
Suwannee County
Located approximately 85 miles west of Jacksonville, Suwannee County Airport serves the community’s general aviation needs with FBO services and a single 4,000-foot runway  to accommodate mid-size general aviation aircraft.
Regional Airports
Williston Municipal Airport
Levy County
Located just two miles from Williston’s central business district, this city-owned public use airport provides a 6,669-foot runway and a 4,704-foot runway. The Airport offers both Jet-A and Avgas, as well as a crew/courtesy car.
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The implementation of cutting-edge digital infrastructure throughout the region is opening exciting new possibilities and opportunity for businesses and residents—a game-changing advancement made possible through the initiative of North Florida’s innovative electrical co-ops.
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August 28, 2025
Circularity2 Locates in Cross City, Florida
Circularity2 announced plans today to construct a biochar facility in Cross City (Dixie County), Florida. The company is developing facilities to produce biocarbon from woody biomass by-products such as forestry and sawmill residuals.
June 29, 2024
Officials launch plan to Elevate Putnam
Local business and community leaders unveiled an ambitious plan Thursday to take Putnam County’s economic development and talent retention efforts to the next level. Community stakeholders gathered at the Roy G. Campbell Civic Center at Ravine Gardens State Park in Palatka to hear about Elevate
June 28, 2024
Taylor County Seeking Wood Using Industries
The region has supplied over 3 million tons of pine pulpwood, chip-n-saw, and sawtimber annually for over 70 years, and is still capable of that level of ongoing production. A large wood using plant chose to close its operation leaving a void in a wood using industry.
May 1, 2024
Wave Armor Breaks Ground in Suwannee County
It is the beginning of a new era in Suwannee County Economic Development as we hosted the much-anticipated groundbreaking ceremony for Wave Armor (formerly known as Project Wave).
April 23, 2024
NFEDP Director Jeff Hendry Named Eunice Sullivan Economic Development Professional of the Year
Jeff Hendry, Director for the Florida Institute of Government at Florida State University and Executive Director of the North Florida Economic Development Partnership (NFEDP) received the distinguished Eunice Sullivan Economic Development Professional of the Year award.
April 23, 2024
Baker County Selected for Rural Deal of the Year
Baker County’s Plant Agricultural Systems (AS) project was selected as the Rural Deal of the Year by the Florida Economic Development Council at its 2024 Annual Conference held April 15-17, 2024, held at the Sawgrass Marriott in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
March 7, 2024
Governor DeSantis Awards More Than $66 Million to Hurricane Idalia Impacted Communities
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of more than $66 million to communities impacted by Hurricane Idalia. This award includes more than $9.2 million to the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners, Madison County, and Big Bend Technical College through the Florida Job Growth Grant
March 6, 2024
AgroLiquid Announces Plans for New Production Facility in Lake City, Florida
AgroLiquid announces the upcoming construction of a new 48,355-square-foot production facility in Lake City, Florida. This strategic decision reflects AgroLiquid's unwavering commitment to prosper the farmer, by providing liquid fertilizers closer to our customers through faster and more efficient
August 9, 2023
ClearSky Health to Build New Medical Rehabilitation Hospital in Lake City, Florida
ClearSky Health, a premier rehabilitative healthcare provider, today announced plans to build a new 36-bed medical rehabilitation hospital in Lake City, Fla.
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