Final task force meeting on Florida Museum of Black History location happening Friday

The final meeting of a task force set to recommend the location for a future Florida Museum of Black History is Friday.

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Last month, a group ranked West Augustine as its first choice, drawing criticism from committee members from Central Florida backing Eatonville, Florida.

The committee is set to adopt its final report on Friday.

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Back in May, Action News Jax told you when West Augustine was recommended to become home to Florida’s Museum of Black History.

The proposed location for the museum is on a 14-acre plot of undeveloped land.

The task force will need to submit a final report to the governor and state legislature by July 1.

Read: Task force selects St. Augustine as home for Florida Black History Museum

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