Florida governor blocks $250K grant for USS Orleck Ship expected to move to its permanent location in Jacksonville in 3 to 6 months
The News4JAX Sky 4 drone captures an image of the USS Orleck. (Copyright 2022 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – State money that would have gone to help the USS Orleck naval museum prepare for its permanent home has sunk.
On Thursday, News4JAX reported on how the Orleck planned on using the money for the repairs to the pier where it will be permanently docked. Earlier this year, the Florida Legislature approved a $250,000 grant for the work. Now, Gov. Ron DeSantis has blocked that measure.
News4JAX checked with the Orleck museum board and was told that it’s not concerned. The museum has funding coming in from other private sources that will cover the cost.
The Orleck is expected to move to its permanent location in three to six months. There’s no word whether the action by the governor will delay that.
Copyright 2022 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.
Belgian man on a mission to locate relatives of Jacksonville WWII soldier ▶ 1:05
Belgian man on a mission to locate relatives of Jacksonville WWII soldier
Why do ICE agents cover their faces? That's a question many religious leaders want answered ▶ 0:59
Why do ICE agents cover their faces? That's a question many religious leaders want answered
Chief Meteorologist Richard Nunn discusses potential snow in our region as temps continue to plummet ▶ 1:19
Chief Meteorologist Richard Nunn discusses potential snow in our region as temps continue to plummet
23-year-old Gainesville mother calls 911 to admit she drowned her 7-month-old in bathtub: police say ▶ 0:47
23-year-old Gainesville mother calls 911 to admit she drowned her 7-month-old in bathtub: police say
2 Gainesville police officers who were injured in shootout released from hospital ▶ 0:12
2 Gainesville police officers who were injured in shootout released from hospital
Man killed in shootout with Gainesville police ▶ 2:05
Man killed in shootout with Gainesville police
Fruit Cove Estates residents unite against proposed Daily’s gas station for the 3rd time since 2016 ▶ 2:05
Fruit Cove Estates residents unite against proposed Daily’s gas station for the 3rd time since 2016
Jaguars reflect on breakthrough season, turn focus to building on 13-Win campaign ▶ 1:52
Jaguars reflect on breakthrough season, turn focus to building on 13-Win campaign
Police give update on 'ambush-style attack' that left suspect dead, officers injured in Gainesville ▶ 2:17
Police give update on 'ambush-style attack' that left suspect dead, officers injured in Gainesville
DID SOMEONE SAY ICE CREAM? 🍦🍪😍 ▶ 0:41
DID SOMEONE SAY ICE CREAM? 🍦🍪😍
City Council to vote on $3M sale of historic downtown Armory building ▶ 1:02
City Council to vote on $3M sale of historic downtown Armory building
Clay County road construction traffic headaches ▶ 1:09
Clay County road construction traffic headaches
DeSantis delivers final State of the State address ▶ 0:54
DeSantis delivers final State of the State address
St. Marys Elementary to remain closed Tuesday as crews remove bats found in building ▶ 0:58
St. Marys Elementary to remain closed Tuesday as crews remove bats found in building
Split Happens Ep. 6: Why courtroom etiquette matters more than you think ▶ 1:23
Split Happens Ep. 6: Why courtroom etiquette matters more than you think
Jacksonville Free Press reporter's comments to Jags coach Liam Coen after playoff loss spark debate ▶ 2:03
Jacksonville Free Press reporter's comments to Jags coach Liam Coen after playoff loss spark debate
Cold front to bring chilly temperatures to Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia ▶ 1:13
Cold front to bring chilly temperatures to Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia
DeSantis announces ‘historic’ rate reductions for Citizens Insurance policyholders ▶ 0:51
DeSantis announces ‘historic’ rate reductions for Citizens Insurance policyholders
Sheriff Waters on recent officer-involved shootings ▶ 0:50
Sheriff Waters on recent officer-involved shootings
Family divided: News4JAX reporter Sophia Vitello good-naturedly grapples with her mom's Bills fandom ▶ 0:59
Family divided: News4JAX reporter Sophia Vitello good-naturedly grapples with her mom's Bills fandom
Buffalo Bills fans make their presence known ahead of Sunday's playoff showdown ▶ 0:37
Buffalo Bills fans make their presence known ahead of Sunday's playoff showdown
Capt. Duval came over from London and shares his love for the Jags and the people of Duval County ▶ 0:55
Capt. Duval came over from London and shares his love for the Jags and the people of Duval County
Mayor Donna Deegan welcomes Buffalo fans but predicts they'll be going home sad ▶ 0:58
Mayor Donna Deegan welcomes Buffalo fans but predicts they'll be going home sad
Jaguars Jeopardy: Do you know as much about the Jags as our contestants? ▶ 1:12
Jaguars Jeopardy: Do you know as much about the Jags as our contestants?
Airport therapy dogs win over Bills fans in Jacksonville | 'Best welcome we've ever had' ▶ 0:43
Airport therapy dogs win over Bills fans in Jacksonville | 'Best welcome we've ever had'
Previous photo Next photo 