Turnpike extension risks historic Black community
A proposed North Florida project could demolish one of the state’s oldest African American neighborhoods.
Source: flcourier.com
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Potential Florida turnpike extension risks historic Black community
The Northern Turnpike Extension, a proposed project that would expand the road, could run through Royal, among other areas of Citrus, Levy, Marion and Sumter counties.
Source: usf.edu
A potential Florida turnpike extension risks historic Black community
The Northern Turnpike Extension could run through the town of Royal. The community that stands there today is close-knit. Neighbors often gather for barbecues or bonfires, cars honk in recognition when they pass through the dusty roads and friends spend days chatting in lawn chairs.
Source: wlrn.org
A potential Florida Turnpike extension puts a historic Black community at risk
One resident said the Florida Department of Transportation is "making a billion dollars" off the purchase of land in the community, "and they don’t give us chump change.”
Source: wuwf.org
Potential turnpike extension risks historic Black community
Potential construction on the Florida Turnpike could affect Royal, one of the oldest Black communities in the state.
Source: wuft.org