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Proud day in Sumter County as new building honors longtime public servant
May 27th, 2026Ajax in the News
It was a proud day in Sumter County as officials this week celebrated the opening of the Gloria Rowe Hayward Sumter County Service Center. The 32,441-square-foot facility is designed to enhance public access to essential County services while supporting Sumter County’s commitment to customer service and long-term planning for the future.
read more >Town of Mount Pleasant Celebrates Groundbreaking of the Mugsy Kerr Tennis Complex Expansion
May 14th, 2026Ajax in the News
Mount Pleasant, SC (May 14, 2026) - The Town of Mount Pleasant celebrated the groundbreaking of the Mugsy Kerr Tennis Complex Expansion project, a major investment for a valued recreational space that will continue to serve as a quality amenity for residents.
read more >Gainesville police break ground on new $19M evidence facility
April 29th, 2026Ajax in the News
WCJB covered the recent City of Gainesville Police Department Evidence Facility groundbreaking. Watch the coverage HERE. Officials say the new Property and Evidence building on Northwest Eighth Avenue will help the department with organization and make sure operations run smoothly. Gainesville city leaders approved the $19 million project in December.
read more >Gainesville breaks ground on police property and evidence facility
April 27th, 2026Ajax in the News
Construction is now underway to add a three-story building to the Gainesville Police Department (GPD) headquarters that will house its growing volume of property and evidence. City officials and community leaders gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony Friday morning behind GPD headquarters.
read more >SC State continues historic campus transformation with groundbreaking ceremony for 532-bed residence hall
April 13th, 2026Ajax in the News
ORANGEBURG, S.C. — South Carolina State University broke ground Saturday on a new five-story, 100,000-square-foot residence hall that will house more than 500 freshmen and expand on-campus living capacity. University officials, alumni and others gathered on campus to celebrate the new residence hall, which will sit adjacent to Mitchell Hall and Oliver C. Dawson Stadium.
read more >Fire stations on rise throughout Pasco County as population growth, faster response times fuel need
April 3rd, 2026Ajax in the News
You can say it’s been a while coming. But construction of Pasco County Fire Rescue Station 19 is nearly done. “This is going to be a replacement station," says Guynn. "It’s being upgraded to a two-story, which is going to be a huge benefit to the residents, and we’re excited to be almost completed.
read more >District breaks ground for a brighter future
February 19th, 2026Ajax in the News
Students, school officials and community leaders gathered Tuesday morning to celebrate the groundbreaking of a major component of the Putnam County School District’s long-term school modernization effort.
read more >North Port breaks ground on new emergency operations center
February 18th, 2026Ajax in the News
North Port city officials gathered Thursday to mark a significant milestone in the city’s emergency preparedness efforts, breaking ground on a new $13.8 million Emergency Operations Center near an accompanying fire station that just broke ground last week.
read more >UF breaks ground on major College of Dentistry building facelift and overhaul
December 10th, 2025Ajax in the News
From UF News, December 5, 2025: The University of Florida took a major step Thursday toward shaping the future of oral health, celebrating the groundbreaking of a multi-phase project that will completely reimagine the UF College of Dentistry building in Gainesville, funded by a historic investment from the State of Florida.
read more >500-bed residence hall planned for South Carolina State University
December 4th, 2025Ajax in the News
South Carolina State University is moving ahead with plans for a new 500-bed residence hall on its Orangeburg campus. The university says it has received approval from the state to use federal bonds to pay for the $50 million complex. The 88,700-square-foot building will have a fitness room, computer lab, study area and a small canteen and refreshment area.
read more >State CFO presented $2M check to Clay County officials for proposed new Public Safety Complex
October 22nd, 2025Ajax in the News
GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. -- Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia presented $2 million for planning and partial design of a proposed Clay County Public Safety Complex to Clay County officials at Clay County Fire Station 20. He also presented checks to other area fire departments.
read more >Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Blaise Ingoglia Awards Over $8.2 Million to Support Florida Firefighters
October 22nd, 2025Ajax in the News
GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla.- Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia awarded over $8.2 million in funding to support Florida fire departments and public safety facilities. This money supports training, equipment, and improved safety for local firefighters across the state. Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia said, “Firefighters take monumental risks every day to serve their communities.
read more >31,500-square-foot facility designed to prepare the future workforce of Florida’s Space Coast
October 17th, 2025Ajax in the News
BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – Eastern Florida State College celebrated the grand opening of its new Center for Innovative Technology Education on Monday at the Melbourne Campus. The facility is designed to prepare the future workforce of Florida’s Space Coast through cutting-edge training and education.
read more >EFSC Opens Center for Innovative Technology Education (CITE) at Melbourne Campus
October 17th, 2025Ajax in the News
Tim Shortt, FLORIDA TODAY Eastern Florida State College held a grand opening on October 9 for the new $20 million, 31,500 square-foot Center for Innovative Technology Education (CITE) at the Melbourne campus. The center will have courses in Engineering Technology (including advanced manufacturing, robotics and mechatronics), Cybersecurity, Graphics, and Computer Science.
read more >$9.5 Million Project To Replace Damaged EOC Breaks Ground
October 15th, 2025Ajax in the News
By Michael Kelly of The Herald-Advocate A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday morning for the new Hardee County Emergency Management operations building being constructed on Orange Street in Wauchula. The $9.
read more >EFSC Opens New Center for Innovative Technology Education
October 15th, 2025Ajax in the News
Eastern Florida State College celebrated the grand opening of its new Center for Innovative Technology Education (CITE) on Monday at the Melbourne Campus. The facility is designed to prepare the future workforce of Florida’s Space Coast through cutting-edge training and education. Dr.
read more >Utility Resilience and an Ocean Reef: Ajax/STO Building Group Case Study
September 26th, 2025Ajax in the News
Ajax built a net-zero utility hub for the Orlando Utilities Commission, targeting LEED Gold, WELL, and Fitwel certifications. The project reused 800,000+ pounds of construction waste for environmental and community benefit, including an offshore reef. Green Badger’s software and consulting streamlined LEED documentation and saved over 100 hours.
read more >NWF State College Opens New School of Nursing Facility
September 5th, 2025Ajax in the News
Northwest Florida State College celebrated a major milestone on Thursday with the grand opening of its cutting-edge School of Nursing building at the Niceville campus. "This expansion is more than bricks and mortar - it's a bold investment in the future of healthcare in our region," Ponder said in a news release.
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