JUST IN: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Bill To Spur The Completion Of Major Road Projects
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- Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) signs legislation to spur the completion of major road projects.
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Only in Florida, the free-est state in America. Thank you, Gov. DeSantis.
Ron, we need help with car insurance and Home owners insurance. I agree the roads need addressed too. But please help peeps with the Home Owners Insurance.
Omg, yes please. My insurance is fucking ridiculous.
I've got to say, since moving here 2 yrs ago, I realized the ins here is a scam. A lady hit me in a parking lot, she admitted 100% fault on video & to the ins. I went through her ins. MY INS RAISED MY RATES, AND MY HUBBY'S RATES, JUST FOR BEING A PASSENGER IN MY VEHICLE. He never even went to the doctor! Scam, 100%!
I'm in FL and my car insurance is only $700 peryear!
@commonsense6967 My hubby is posting $360 per MONTH, for liability on a 10 yr old Hyundai, and I pulled myself off it, because it was almost double that w/ me & my old Ranger, & that had liability. I've never had a speeding ticket, or a DUI, or an at fault wreck.
@@commonsense6967through who pray tell.
30 years driving with 0 claims and safe driver on license and a newer vehicle with all current safety and anti theft and it’s $100 per month
Gov DeSantis is America’s Governor. So happy to live in Florida. Great job.👍
RD is clearly the best Governor in America, and will one day will be a great POTUS!
Thank God I live in Florida!
Florida's roads, both highways and streets are exceptional. I've traveled through many states from coast to coast, and in my humble opinion, Florida's roads are topnotch.
Florida leading the way.
People here call Florida the "Stink on the Brink."
Florida is sinking into the ocean and in the Next 24 years it will be under water 💧
Thank GOD for Governor DeSantis for all that he does with our infrastructure, illegal immigrants trying to come onto our coastal borders. I pray he can do something about homeowners insurance from gouging homeowners.
Someone needs to ask him why multitudes of illegals were seen being dropped off Saturday night at a hotel on Fruitville.
You are touching my feelings 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Yes!! Im an insurance agent and having to deal with upset customers bc their insurance increased by 30, 50, even 70% is outrageous. I really hope they do something to at least make the rates decent in FL... thats the only thing that i dont like in Fl.
@@PianoMessageExplain why you insurance companies are leaving the state?! And going broke?
The high insurance rates are caused by insurance fraud and many people getting new roofs for free. Finally, it’s imperative to not live in a flood zone
Best Governor Ever!!🎉
DeSantis is in his sweet spot once again! So thankful for his leadership!
Can you do anything to bring down insurance rates? We appreciate you governor!
Insurance companies are run by liberal companies. Our insurance rates are set by people who want to punish us for our freedom.
Add an insurance tax on tourism- all the visitors like to come to Florida and rent cars and drive so add a tax to go into lowering insurance.
Great more urban sprawl..Florida has enough already!!!
Best Governor in the U.S….period! 100% for the people! I visited Florida a week ago for 5 days and was honored to pay the tolls and sales taxes! Keep up the great work! Keep the Florida economy strong and allow the locals to reap the rewards!
Good job, Guv! This is the kind of stuff that makes ppl believe their everyday concerns are being addressed. Won’t be enough for some, I’m sure, but it’s something.
So happy to have our gov back from the campaign trail and focused on FL. New roads and no squatters. KEEP IT UP!❤
Poinciana needs to connect directly to Florida Turnpike and I-4
Thank goodness🙌301 in Tampa needs help!
More mob built roads! Yay! Mob money!
301 Is awful! The drive in and out of Tampa is ridiculous! This is long overdue!
@@Its2084I don’t care if the money comes from the tooth fairy. Yay for investment in hard infrastructure 🎉
@@fancy-on5hn Best comment of the day💪😜🎉
He needs to sign a bill banning/dissolving all HOAs in the state
Is this a bill??
Well, first the Florida state legislature has to author such a bill.
What needs to happen with the Hoa’s is they need to be held accountable. Hoa’s are really not accountable. The insurance rates are so high that so many Floridians are struggling along with the influx of people moving here among other things
I think it would be next to impossible to dissolve them, I mean what happens to common areas such as pools and parks? Who will maintain them if people stop paying? The county wouldn't just take over those responsibilities right? Maybe I'm wrong
They need to regulate HOAs. Make board members responsible. Unfortunately in townhome/condo communities you need some sort of governance. So dissolving an HOA wouldn’t work there.
DeSantis is the best gov in the US.
I VOTE FOR HIM OTRA VES
Good man and govenor
Hundreds of dollars a year and they just raised my home insurance $200 more a month so now im at $3,140 to live in a 3 bedroom townhouse just awsome
God has blessed Florida with Governor DeSantis.
We need help here in Cape Coral with the roads. The traffic here cannot contain all of these new people moving here. The traffic is overwhelming here. Governor DeSantis it is all your fault😊🤗we all love you and so does everyone else that is why they all are moving here because you are such a great Governor Thank you for all you do for Florida🙏❤
Thank you!! you are a wonderful governor and thank for keeping us safe!!
Its disney and sea world traffic that causes most of the problems
My man Ron DeSantis rock on man thank you sir
Please repave 95 in brevard county. Titusville area needs it bad.
Best governor
Best Governor, Ron DeSantis. We love him.
Greatest Governor 💪😤🇺🇸
Our Governor is one the best State Governor's in history. And I see him as being an awesome future President of the United States. Thanks Ron for keeping Florida Great. 💪🇺🇸💯
He's truly exceptional!
Thank You Gov DeSantis! Thank you, for loving Florida growth, & welcoming those of us CONSERVATIVES, that fled tyranny & communism, right here in the USA! Blake the inflation where it belongs, with Congress, giving TRILLIONS of America's monies to foreign interest.
It is truly amazing to me to see what one member of our US Government can do when he truly cares about America and actually does the job that he was voted in for. To say that he is a rarity today is an understatement. Thank you Governor DeSantis and know that you are very much appreciated! ❤️
Can we in Tennessee borrow him for a few weekends?
Can anyone please tell me of any governor in a red state who is doing anything similar to Governor DeSantis where he is actually doing things that will benefit the citizens of the state of Florida. Where the governor seeks to protect families…I don’t mean policies where the governor constantly seeks to raise taxes…which in turn harms the citizens of the state…
Forbes is trolling both sides , just look at the comments based on how they present the story.
Everyone is always hating on Florida but we’re MAKING MOVES. 💪🏻
Always hating, but can't seem to leave us alone. Everybody and their mother moving down here.
Poinciana resident here. Thank you Governor DeSantis 🙏🏽💙
More tolls for an economy that's already suffering. Polk county roads are horrible and congested. Stop building apartments.
We need the I-75 and Lee Blvd/Colonial project finished. I've been here for 3 years and it looks worse now than 3 years ago. 😫 I don't think they've made any progress at all. Thank you, Governor, for dealing with real issues. You're the man. 👍
Great Governor
Ron, as much as I’d love to see you in the next administration, Florida and the Union need you where you are. The union needs a model of success…. This means Florida sets the example.
How quickly you dismiss those of us who advocate other ways of meeting people's needs! Since I moved to FL in 1982, I-4 has been widened multiple times, and it is obsolete before construction is completed. Will 26 lanes of I-4 be adequate? How many neighborhoods must be destroyed? Will DeSantis have imienent domain uproot him? Brite Line is great! Leadership is doing what needs to be done; not what gets you votes/makes you popular.
Good governor, but it's a big misconception to believe widening roads is a solution, it's a 6mo or less solution until more move here and lanes are once again clogged.
Why isn’t our federal transportation secretary here we want to hear from him.
He doesn't want to build roads, he wants you to take the bus with the other peasants while he flies private all over the world to meet with other elites and discuss how to reduce pollution. 🙂
great fl governor!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks! But investment in trains will be even better in the long run. More wider highway does not always work. But thank you for addressing this issue.
US-19 has been under construction for 30 years ....
Actually it has been closer to 50 years. The work never stops but US 19 never improves.
I am all for roads but why keep building highways where the bigger the more cars until your road becomes constrained and limited. Why not take the right of way and use it for the Bright Line from Orlando to Tampa. It could have stops in Kissimmee, Lakland, Plant City, Brandon, Hard Rock Hotel and other strategic stops then the Airport which has set aside a tract of land to the Terminal.
Because very few people would actually use it because the area is so spread out you’d get off and have no car and still have to Uber around
@@nolebucnaround8350 That's the biggest issue. I live in Orlando and go to Miami often. I'd love to take the train but I'd have to go to the airport (closest station), pay to park or Uber, buy a ticket for $59 each way (x2 people) and then pay for a ride when I get to Miami. My wife and I can drive our SUV for around $25 in gas and $20 in tolls and have local transportation when we get there. If they had quick rent/shared cars or better local trains like the bigger cities it might be more feasible.
Love our governor!
I am following US politics from Europe and really like DeSantis.
But the US really has to learn that more or wider roads don’t solve any traffic problems. Politics and Lobbyists tell you that since almost 100 years and it didn’t work at all, never. What the US like every first world country needs is first class public transportation.
Thank you Governor DeSantis. No talk all walk. Florida is lucky to have you.
Would love to see some railways between our biggest cities.
If DeSantis was in charge of getting the Baltimore Key Bridge rebuilt, he'd pick an awesome team who would have that bridge rebuilt in a matter of weeks, and it would be a job well done.
Biden gave Floriduh $13.3 billion federal dollars.
Yep. Already did the same thing in Florida.
Your knowledge of engineering and Maritime issues is extremely low. The FSK bridge up and running in weeks? If that were possible it would be done. It's not.
Guess no one is aware that infrastructure is one of the ways he's getting developers to be his buddies. They're supposed to pay for infrastructure, yet desantis has done all he can to force us taxpayers to pay for it. Also, affordable housing? He screwed us on that, too. We are now having to pay, through our taxes, for affordable housing - through legislation that is very vague when dealing with the actual income part. It's called Live Local or some such. One county found that it will bankrupt them and passed an ordinance to prevent any developer from claiming Live Local status. Desantis also sold out the people of Florida when he was busy collecting favors for developers during his failed to run for president. Before you sing his praises, look at what he did to prevent citizens from challenging development. It's a freeforall down here as far as overdevelopment is concerned - all because he wants to run for president. He'll never win. People here are fed up with him.
@@Mike-lv6vsI know it shouldn't take 10 years!
Governor, PLEASE PLEASE address insurance costs. We are getting crushed by the premiums for an unusable product.
Hey Ron, if you want to relieve traffic congestion, quit inviting people to move here ! B&Rs and decades long timers are not on the welcoming committee.
While this is going on, take a look at what the people who should be expecting to compete against this individual in 4 years are doing in their states and what they dedicate their time and effort into.
Ron DeSantis the next president in 2028
YES!❤
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Awesome
Why is the audio always trashed? Just make it mono before uploading, Jesus Christ
For the same reason Trump liked to talk in front of an idling helicopter: so you can't quite make out what he's saying.
Troll
My audio is fine.
Car insurance is outrageous!!.Never mind property insurance and taxes.
If only we could get these big companies from purchasing up all the homes and hiking the rent up. Florida is moving in the right direction.
Polk County with Grady, the best sheriff and Ron DeSantis, the best governor
California just sent out 1600 layoff notices to teachers because of budget shortfalls. They are going bankrupt. What a shame.
For the love of god, use both audio channels
😅 LOL I thought my earbuds were faulty! 😜
That’s not his fault that’s the audio engineers fault
@@Crusader1984Do you really think anyone would blame RD for the audio on a youtube video forbes posted...
Gov. Is doing well! Keep it up. Now we need open carry for law abiding citizens. Also, no property taxes after your home is paid off.
Good idea 👍👍👍
FL has too many senior citizens for that to work for everyone.
@@commonsense6967 I know. Wishful thinking. 😄
Nobody wants to live in Polk County though. Methland.
That’s such baloney Sheriff Grady Judd keeps law and order in Polk County much better than most places. Lakeland is a great city as is most of Polk County. Just built in PC in the country on a lake and it’s paradise.
Can we accelerate the tunnel in Fort Lauderdale? Nothing but delays and in October it will be 3 years and the tunnel looks the same, dirty, and only difference is the plaza above. What a waste of money and a headache of traffic.
Lots of comments about the state helping with insurance premiums. A) you live in a state that is prone to hurricanes. The cost of rebuilding has gone up, thus your premiums go up. 2) you live in a state that is great partly because they are downsizing government…do you really want government intrusion on this issue? FYI, Ron is the best. I live in Iowa and campaigned for Ron before the caucus. Best Ron since Reagan.
We need some of this in Manatee County as well.
I live in Sarasota County in Florida and the state has been widening a road called River Road since before September 2022. A road about 5-6 miles long and over 1.5 years later it is still not even halfway done., still a tore up mess. That widening of I-4 will probably take 10 years or more if the widening of River Road is an example how fast it will go. I-4 work is needed really really bad.
WELL DONE 👏👏👏👏🙏🙏ALSO PLEASE GOB ALSO WE NEED THE HOUSE TAXES ARE VERY HIGH YOU MUST TO MAKE SOMETHING GOD BLESS YOU 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Free Derek💙🙏💙
Another 20 years of construction. Most of this is happening in Miami
They took 20 years to "finish" 826. 5 years to widen the lanes from Homestead and traffic is no better. Its just a way to fill their pockets with tax money
How about Widening the Ronald Reagan Pkwy (Turnpike) from Central FL to Miami. 2 Lanes are a joke and danger when everybody is haulin' A...S at 80MPH Plus. Lets get it done. If we can give away $200 Billion to Ukraine, we ought to be able to take care of our infrastructure.
The FL Turnpike is self-supporting through bond issuance. Did you notice the turnpike widening in Central Florida? Did you know that Kissimmee to Yehaw Junction is the longest section of highway without an exit in the USA? They will get to it.
Talk to Biden for giving our tax money to Ukraine. Not DeSantis!
Best governor in the country. No nonsense
That's great😮 what about my home owners insurance 😢
Another troll
The insurance is not his fault he cant control weather but he is great GOV
The governor can invite insurance companies into our state the governor does not own an insurance company he cannot force insurance companies to come here. We have hurricanes
This is what leading from the front looks like Insley.
Public transportation is very bad even in Miami Florida
Miami is corrupt and blue. Get a clue.
Stop all toll roads in Florida.
One thing that’s a constant in Florida, construction zones. Hopefully these will wrap up quickly and not take three years.
I have quit spending money in Florida. Tolls are not needed for taxpayers ŵho pay tax ŵhen they buy gas or diesel fuel.
Florida inflation rate is double that of the national inflation rate !! What about car n homeowners insurance.
How can you not support a governor like this. No playing identity politics, no inclusion or inclusivity or the Latino or black community talk, no blaming the opposite Party or the Federal Government, just focus on plans and results that benefit ALL the residents in his State. The complete opposite of what the governor of California does.
We need Exit 240 on the Florida Turnpike to extend access to Poinciana through W. Southport Rd.
Most roads in Tampa are just like in any third world country. The streets and avenues are only patch. they aren’t paved completely . The street signs are not well maintained and many have the inside lights broken or the name are fade away that is hard to read it. In Bearss ave and Florida Av you can see it. The only road that is in good shape is Delmabry highway.
Most of those roads are county roads so the local government is to blame if they are not being maintained. They can apply to Tallahassee for state assistance.
@@mikelemoine4267 agree I would like whomever is in charge of it. May take action. Or check where all the tax payers Money is going. I’ve been living in Tampa for more than ten years and I haven’t seen any improvement at all.
@@rodrigoquiroz8816 I'm in Orlando and the problem we have here is that the County approves huge new developments but doesn't charge much for impact fees or invest in the roads to support them. They claim they will wait for the tax money to come from the new development to pay for roads, but that means horrible traffic for 5 years after each place opens until they fix it. A new place opens all the time, so it never ends. Our roads are fairly smooth, but maybe that's because you can't get over 10 mph sometimes🙂
Something need to be done en Lee County too.
Just what we need. More roads that get clogged up almost instantly! Great gov but I don’t agree with this transportation policy.
What other ideas would you suggest?
that's what's up work get to work!!! some bodies needs jobs the rent, mortgage is due that will never stop get to work jobs is available att he level in which applied and applications are filled out thank you
I I appreciate what you're doing for traffic, but I'll proboby have to leave florida due the cost of living here...
It only took 60 years i live in pembroke pines fl and most of the houses are close to a million and better and the main road sheridan street is a damn joke its as if a b-52 bomber dropped its payload on it
At some point there needs to be an i4 to i75 south connector having to go from Orlando to Tampa then south all the way to the Sarasota area and all those surrounding cities is crazy for roadway congestion. Making a connector that goes from say Polk county I4 to Sarasota or Lee county would cut major travel time and give the i4 Hillsborough county area a major congestion reduction.
They tried that. It was going to be a toll road called the Heartland Parkway and would start on I-75 in Fort Myers and end on I-4 in Northeast Polk County near Disney. DeSantis shut down the plans in April 2021 due to backlash from rural residents and other reasons
FIX THE INSURANCE ISSUE!!!!
you need to do something about the car insurance people that are soaking Floridan's of their life savings....I'm retired I drive 20 miles a week around town...I stay local......and what did progressive do?.... gave me a big 100.00 discount WOW......I wouldn't even dream of going on any of these highways....if I need to go to Orlando I get one of the kids to drive me.....
So nice to live in a State with a in charge leader looking after the residents.
It's not always a good thing to be fastest growing.
Lets build new passenger railroads instead not toll roads.
I'd be good with monorail type trains that are overhead, but more ground level commuter trains mean more backups for cars.
@Bryce_Fl I think our biggest issue is local transport once you get off the train. We don't have very walkable cities as everything is so spread out. I'd enjoy a monorail ride across town vs. sitting in traffic, but when you have to get in the car to drive to the station and then maybe Uber to the final destination at the other end, it's just easier to go ahead and drive. Maybe they can add some smaller trains like Miami (similar to the Orlando Airport Trams) to spread out around the city more. I'm sure it can be done, it's just a matter of making it convenient, cost effective and easy because we are all spoiled and maybe a little lazy🙂
Do away with transponders on our highways
Stop tracking the people
Is there any Federal Funds involved in these projects?