It’s been seven months since the Miccosukee Tribe of Florida purchased 25 acres of land in DeFuniak Springs, and the county still has no update regarding what the tribe plans to build.
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JJ Harris, CEO of the Wonderful Walton Economic Development Alliance, said the Miccosukee Tribe has not coordinated with Walton County or relayed any plans.
“Typically, if they don’t call us, then we kind of learn about it through planning,” he said. “Not seeing anything through planning. ”
Without any updates, residents can only speculate about what the tribe might build over 25 acres. The most widely-rumored option is a casino, similar to the Miccosukee Casino & Resort near Miami.
