The state grant, announced by Gov. Ron DeSantis in Winter Haven, would help connect the CSX Intermodal Terminal with the Central Florida Integrated Logistics Park.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has awarded Winter Haven $1.5 million to boost rail access at the Central Florida Integrated Logistics Park. The extension will connect CSX’s Winter Haven Intermodal Terminal to the CFILP.

DeSantis spoke about expanding rail access Monday morning in the city of Winter Haven. The governor presented the city with a $1.5 million check to complete the project. DeSantis said the project will create jobs and help expand shipping capabilities in the area.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is giving $1.5 million to help expand Winter Haven’s railway to an industrial park in a project aimed at helping grow Polk County’s economy. DeSantis announced the grant from the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund at a press conference in Winter Haven.

On Monday, March 10, 2025, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $1.5 million to Winter Haven through the Job Growth Grant Fund. WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — During a press conference on Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $1.5 million to Winter Haven through the Job Growth Grant Fund.

Governor Ron DeSantis has awarded $1.5 million Monday to the City of Winter Haven through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF) to expand rail access at the Central Florida Integrated Logistics Park,

Governor Ron DeSantis presented a $1.5 million check to the City of Winter Haven to expand railroad access on Monday.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced in a news conference Monday that the state is funding an expansion to the Central Florida Intermodal Logistics Center.