In an aerial view, cars drive along I-95 on June 30, 2022 in Miami, Florida.
In an aerial view, cars drive along I-95 in June 2022 in Miami, Florida.
  • Florida officials turned down $320 million of federal funds to address infrastructure and emissions.
  • FDOT officials called the funds "politicization of our roadways" and declined the money.
  • Gov. DeSantis proposed spending $14.5 billion for transportation projects in the next fiscal year.

Though Florida has become known for politicizing everything from school libraries to Disney World, the Sunshine State draws the line at highways.