Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday announced the distribution of $100 million that lawmakers approved in December for beach-restoration projects after Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole caused widespread erosion.
Money will go to 16 counties, with Volusia County getting the biggest share at $37.6 million, DeSantis said during an appearance in Daytona Beach Shores.
In the news: Florida Education Board Approves Training For Librarians On Explicit Content For Children
Among other large amounts, Lee County will receive $23 million, Flagler County will receive $17 million, St. Johns County will receive $4.6 million, Indian River County will receive $4 million, and Brevard County will receive $3.2 million.
“We’ve worked really hard to help all of those communities with respect to Hurricane Ian,” DeSantis said. “But then what we had, November, just right after the election, I was down here looking at the damage from Hurricane Nicole. Not a Category 4 or 5 storm, but coming on the heels of Hurricane Ian, (it) did a lot of damage, particularly on our coastlines.”
Ian made landfall on Sept. 28 in Southwest Florida as a Category 4 storm and crossed the state. Nicole made landfall on Nov. 10 near Vero Beach as a Category 1 storm.
In the news: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Admin Sends NHL To The Political Penalty Box
Lawmakers approved the beach-restoration money during a special legislative session in December.
House Speaker Paul Renner, R-Palm Coast, said they will consider further assistance during this year’s regular session, which will start March 7.
Android Users, Click Here To Download The Free Press App And Never Miss A Story. Follow Us On Facebook Here Or Twitter Here.