EATONVILLE, Fla. – Town leaders in Eatonville are again weighing what comes next for one of the most high-profile and contentious pieces of land in the historic Black town: the former Hungerford Prep campus.
Leaders with Dr. Phillips Charities appeared before the Eatonville Town Council this week to discuss their plans for the 117-acre property, a tract near the center of town that supporters say could help spark new development, create jobs and generate new tax revenue. The land sits less than half a mile from Eatonville Town Hall, where the council workshop took place.
Hungerford was once one of the first schools for Black students in Florida, giving the site deep historical significance for many residents and families with ties to the campus…