DeSantis' budget decisions impact Florida schools, flood projects, and pricey projects.
TL;DR
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has vetoed $510.9 million from the state's latest budget, reducing it from $117 billion to $116.5 billion. The vetoed funds were meant for various projects, including a homeless shelter in DeLand, flood mitigation efforts in Orlo Vista, and children's mental health sessions at Camp Boggy Creek. DeSantis stated that the vetoes were necessary to add to the state's reserves and ensure Florida remains resilient and responsive to unforeseen emergencies.
- What Gov. DeSantis vetoed in Florida's new budget, from school programs to flood projects WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando
- Gov. Ron DeSantis signs record high Florida budget WESH 2 News
- 10 priciest Volusia, Flagler projects slashed from state budget by DeSantis Daytona Beach News-Journal
- DeSantis axes funding for Central Florida flood prevention, Black history fest Orlando Sentinel
- Ron DeSantis leave intact money for UF grad campus in Jacksonville The Florida Times-Union
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