DeSantis boosts profile of Welaka

Wastewater funding hints at future growth

  • Gov. Ron DeSantis, flanked by Welaka officials, speaks Thursday during his visit to Corky Bell’s in East Palatka, where he announced more than $3 million in state funds is being allocated to pay for upgrades to the town’s wastewater treatment plant.
    Gov. Ron DeSantis, flanked by Welaka officials, speaks Thursday during his visit to Corky Bell’s in East Palatka, where he announced more than $3 million in state funds is being allocated to pay for upgrades to the town’s wastewater treatment plant.
  • Bass Pro Shops owner Johnny Morris introduces Gov. Ron DeSantis to the crowd gathered Thursday at Corky Bell’s in East Palatka.
    Bass Pro Shops owner Johnny Morris introduces Gov. Ron DeSantis to the crowd gathered Thursday at Corky Bell’s in East Palatka.
  • Gov. Ron DeSantis talks to a crowd of people Thursday at Corky Bell’s in East Palatka.
    Gov. Ron DeSantis talks to a crowd of people Thursday at Corky Bell’s in East Palatka.
Following a stump speech on his own leadership and the beleaguered American economy, Gov. Ron DeSantis presented the town of Welaka with a check for $3.5 million at a crowded Thursday press…

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