JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville City Council voted to withdraw a $2.3 million economic development grant to Jinko Solar factory on Tuesday.
It was a unanimous vote (18-0) to withdraw the funding.
Last month, Homeland Security officers were seen on site at 4660 New World Avenue. Officers said they were serving a search warrant that's part of an ongoing federal investigation.
At this time, there is no indication of what the investigation is regarding.
A spokesperson for JinkoSolar gave this statement:
“Jacksonville is home to our nearly 300,000 square foot facility, which has supported 280 local jobs for the past five years. We will continue with our investment of more than $50 million and create an additional 250 new jobs. We look forward to engaging with our local community in the years to come.”