DeSantis announces $10M loan program, park reopening after Hurricane Isaias

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced new recovery efforts after Hurricane Isaias, including $10 million in emergency loans for affected small businesses and the reopening of Grayton Beach State Park after storm damage forced repairs.DeSantis made the announcements during stops in Milton and Santa Rosa Beach, where he was joined by U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody, Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson and Florida Commerce Secretary Alex Kelly.In Milton, the governor said FloridaCommerce has activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program. The program will provide short-term, zero-interest loans to businesses affected by Hurricane Isaias. Eligible businesses can apply by clicking here. In Santa Rosa Beach, DeSantis announced that Grayton Beach State Park would reopen after emergency repairs were completed on a bridge damaged by the hurricane. The governor’s office said the Florida Department of Transportation worked with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and local par