Feds Approve Disaster Relief For Oyster Industry

APALACHICOLA, Fla. — Apalachicola Bay and Florida's oyster industry are going to get some financial assistance from the federal government.

State and federal elected officials said Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Commerce has approved $6.3 million in disaster assistance funding.

Gov. Rick Scott said the money can be used to help the restoration of Apalachicola Bay and assist affected oystermen.

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