Santa Fe College Gets Boost Amid Budget Cuts | Gainesville News

Florida’s governor just signed the state budget—but slashed over $800 million in projects, hitting North Central communities hard. Amid the cuts, Santa Fe College got a major win: $2.5 million for phase two of its M Building renovation. Originally asking for nearly $12 million, this funding will upgrade classrooms, add modern tech, and launch a fabrication lab to boost hands-on learning and job placement. The college aims to finish by 2028. While many other projects—including elder care, rural jobs, and even rodeos—got vetoed, this investment could spark a brighter future for students and the region. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2829d725a35d583a