Florida Department of Transportation /tags/florida-department-of-transportation Florida Department of Transportation en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:08:58 GMT Delray Beach says LGBTQ+ crosswalk 'unilaterally' removed by state transportation officials /government-politics/2025-09-09/delray-beach-says-lgbtq-crosswalk-unilaterally-removed-by-state-transportation-officials City officials said FDOT gave the city only 12 hours notice before painting over the crosswalk. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:08:58 GMT /government-politics/2025-09-09/delray-beach-says-lgbtq-crosswalk-unilaterally-removed-by-state-transportation-officials Sergio R. Bustos, Wilkine Brutus Rainbow crosswalk at Pulse lives on in chalk, after FDOT removed it /government-politics/2025-08-26/rainbow-crosswalk-at-pulse-lives-on-in-chalk-after-fdot-removed-it The administration of Gov. Ron DeSantis is going after rainbows -- a symbol of gay pride -- all over the state. Tue, 26 Aug 2025 18:50:02 GMT /government-politics/2025-08-26/rainbow-crosswalk-at-pulse-lives-on-in-chalk-after-fdot-removed-it Joe Byrnes Rainbow crosswalk in the crosshairs, as Florida communities face deadlines to remove them /government-politics/2025-08-25/rainbow-crosswalk-in-the-crosshairs-as-florida-communities-face-deadlines-to-remove-them The warnings to communities across Florida come after last week's removal of a rainbow-colored crossing marking the 2016 massacre outside the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, where 49 people were gunned down. Mon, 25 Aug 2025 14:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2025-08-25/rainbow-crosswalk-in-the-crosshairs-as-florida-communities-face-deadlines-to-remove-them Associated Press Gov. DeSantis announces new proposal that could expand more discounts on tolls /news/2022-09-08/gov-desantis-announces-new-proposal-that-could-expand-more-discounts-on-tolls Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced a new legislative proposal that could provide discounts to commuters that take any toll road in the state. Thu, 08 Sep 2022 11:00:00 GMT /news/2022-09-08/gov-desantis-announces-new-proposal-that-could-expand-more-discounts-on-tolls Frequent SunPass users across Florida will get discounts on tolls starting in September /news/2022-08-26/frequent-sunpass-users-across-florida-will-get-discounts-on-tolls-starting-in-september Gov. Ron DeSantis says the program will apply to motorists who use SunPass on roads owned by the Florida Department of Transportation. Fri, 26 Aug 2022 15:15:00 GMT /news/2022-08-26/frequent-sunpass-users-across-florida-will-get-discounts-on-tolls-starting-in-september Carl Lisciandrello Brightline, FEC and FDOT apply for millions in federal money in response to rail deaths /local-news/2022-05-03/brightline-fec-and-fdot-apply-for-millions-in-federal-money-in-response-to-rail-deaths The proliferation of accidents has led to a new $45 million plan to boost public safety. The two companies are teaming with the state of Florida to prevent crashes along the railroad corridor between Miami-Dade and Brevard counties. Tue, 03 May 2022 15:36:37 GMT /local-news/2022-05-03/brightline-fec-and-fdot-apply-for-millions-in-federal-money-in-response-to-rail-deaths David Lyons - Sun Sentinel A potential Florida turnpike extension risks historic Black community /news/2022-04-06/a-potential-florida-turnpike-extension-risks-historic-black-community The Northern Turnpike Extension could run through the town of Royal. The community that stands there today is close-knit. Neighbors often gather for barbecues or bonfires, cars honk in recognition when they pass through the dusty roads and friends spend days chatting in lawn chairs. Wed, 06 Apr 2022 19:48:55 GMT /news/2022-04-06/a-potential-florida-turnpike-extension-risks-historic-black-community Heather Bushman - WUFT Blocking 'Bikini Beach'? Keys officials want to screen the view from part of U.S. 1 /news/2022-02-16/blocking-bikini-beach-keys-officials-want-to-screen-the-view-from-part-of-u-s-1 Drivers slowing down to look at nearby boaters are causing two-mile backups and frequent collisions, Florida Keys officials say. They want to create a "visual barrier" to block the view. Wed, 16 Feb 2022 21:03:08 GMT /news/2022-02-16/blocking-bikini-beach-keys-officials-want-to-screen-the-view-from-part-of-u-s-1 Nancy Klingener Monroe County leaders have a wishlist for Overseas Highway projects — including a ferry from Miami /news/2021-11-03/monroe-county-florida-keys-leaders-overseas-highway-miami-fdot Monroe County commissioners chose about a dozen suggestions for improving traffic and safety on the Overseas Highway, from their new transportation master plan to send to the state Department of Transportation — including ferry service from Miami. Wed, 03 Nov 2021 20:18:47 GMT /news/2021-11-03/monroe-county-florida-keys-leaders-overseas-highway-miami-fdot Nancy Klingener The second-longest bridge on the Overseas Highway is set to be replaced by a new third span /news/2021-10-21/long-key-bridge-overseas-highway-florida-keys-department-of-transportation The Long Key Bridge, second-longest on the Overseas Highway, will be replaced by a third span, says the state Department of Transportation. It opened in 1982, replacing the viaduct built by Henry Flagler's Overseas Railway. Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:39:23 GMT /news/2021-10-21/long-key-bridge-overseas-highway-florida-keys-department-of-transportation Nancy Klingener