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Historic DeFuniak Springs, FL is located on the Florida Panhandle halfway between Tallahassee and Pensacola off I-10 (Exit 85) and along US 331 North. The City is the county seat of Walton. The federal and state government recently widened US 331 to 4-lanes enhancing economic growth and providing commercial traffic improved accessibility to new business. Federal and state grants are enhancing the expansion of the DeFuniak Springs Municipal Airport which has an industrial park (a Gulf Power certified site.)
Designations
- HUB zone designation (About)
- Florida Main Street Community (2017)
- Rural Area of Opportunity (About)
- Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) Eligible County.
- Community Redevelopment Agency CRA)
- Opportunity Zone (About) (Map)
Shipping/Freight
- Rail spur within 5 miles from center of town
- Federal Express ground distribution center within 10 miles from center of town
Higher Education & Training
- Emerald Coast Technical College
- Northwest State College Chautauqua Center
Public Schools
- Walton High School
- Walton Middle School
- Maude Saunders Elementary School and West DeFuniak Elementary School
Utilities & Infrastructure
- Municipal sewer, water and natural gas
- Upgraded gas system along US 331 from center of town to 3 miles south.
Site Development Opportunities & Benefits
- Available land for development along newly widened US 331
- Airport Industrial Park (Gulf Power Certified Site)
- Expedited plan review (Ordinance)