Governor DeSantis Announces Major Infrastructure Funding at Sebring Regional Airport

On December 18, 2025, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference at Sebring Regional Airport in Highlands County to announce a significant statewide infrastructure investment package totaling $311 million in awards for improvements across 37 Florida communities. The announcement was made alongside Florida Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly and highlighted critical projects—many aimed at storm recovery and resilience following recent severe weather events.

At the event, DeSantis outlined how these funds will be distributed to support essential infrastructure upgrades—including utility systems, stormwater mitigation, transportation networks, and community facilities—helping communities recover and strengthen their resilience for the future.

A key highlight for the local aviation community was the award of $3,044,630 to the Sebring Airport Authority. This funding will be used to demolish and replace the existing stormwater system and related infrastructure at Sebring Regional Airport and the adjacent Multimodal Logistics Center—enhancing airport operations and long-term resilience.  Read more here.

In addition to Sebring’s allocation, neighboring Highlands County communities also received significant awards, including $22 million for the City of Avon Park to support sanitary sewer system assessment and restoration efforts—an investment expected to bolster public health, infrastructure capacity, and economic growth. WKMG

Governor DeSantis emphasized that these awards will not only repair and fortify critical infrastructure damaged by the 2023 and 2024 storm seasons, but also support long-term economic opportunity, workforce growth, and community resilience across the state.