In this edition of Winners and Losers in Florida politics: The Governor's race gets shaken up, Senate leaders protect schools, and @AnthonySabatini gets clowned
via @RealRyanNicol & me
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Former FDOT Secretary Ben Watts was a true visionary who left a lasting impact on FDOT and the transportation industry. After his passing last year, I can’t think of a better way to honor his legacy than bringing together all the former FDOT leaders at @ACECFL for a panel to discuss how each of us were directly influenced by his leadership.
The countdown to #GroundhogDay is on. Tune in to The Weather Channel on Monday, Feb. 2, for live coverage from Punxsutawney. Plus, our special correspondent, @thechuckburrows, is joining the fun. Whether it’s six more weeks of winter or an early spring, we’ve got you covered.
Scoopage - @KevinSteeleFL (now saying he's) launching bid for Florida CFO in January.
Kick-off will take place in Tampa on either Jan. 7 or 8 ... supposedly with @SenRickScott as a special guest.
Supporters of Steele are receiving this text message today.
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Unfortunately, Detroit Tigers fans staying up for the resolution of the game in Chicago might be waiting a while for this persistent rain band to shift.
Tigers up 2-1 but scored in Top of 9th, so uh oh!
So proud of our Chief Operating Officer, Will Watts, who received the highly regarded Ben Watts Award at the recent @ACECFL Transportation Conference. There is no one more deserving than him. His leadership and hard work are leaving a lasting legacy on our entire industry.
🚨 JUST IN: Trump says the Boeing 747 gift from Qatar is "NOT TO ME!" and says "only a FOOL would not accept this gift on behalf of our country"
"It is a gift from a Nation, Qatar, that we have successfully defended for many years. It will be used by our Government as a temporary Air Force One, until such time as our new Boeings, which are very late on delivery, arrive."
Congratulations to @SeanDuffyWI on your nomination to be the next @USDOT Secretary. @FTBAInc stands ready to work with you in streamlining bureaucracy in delivering infrastructure faster and cheaper.
🚨 NEW: A city in Florida has just voted to remove fluoride from its drinking water, cites RFK Jr. - NBC
"Mr. Kennedy has made it well known and has publicly said that he wants fluoride out of the water around the entire country," one commissioner said.
The city of Winter Haven's commission voted 3-2 this week to remove fluoride by Jan. 1, or as soon as possible after that date.
RFK has said that he believes fluoride is "a poison."
"It causes cancers, of course it causes your bones to deteriorate. It causes severe IQ loss."
Thank you, @aashtospeaks for the opportunity to share this video at the annual conference this year. Working alongside our fellow DOTs this storm season has been an honor and privilege, from FDOT deploying to @myTDOT and @NCDOT after Hurricane Helene, and Alabama DOT, @La_DOTD, @SCDOTPress and TNDOT deploying to Florida after Hurricane Milton. Recovery is hard, but their support has made the process easier. Thank you all for your support, partnership and friendship in these times.
Wholesome: Bills rookie WR Keon Coleman showed Amari Cooper what route to run because he didn't know the play was called.
Cooper proceeded to catch his first TD in Buffalo.
This morning I announced the groundbreaking of the Fruitville Interchange restructuring at I-75 in Sarasota. This is one of 20 major infrastructure projects under the Moving Florida Forward initiative, which will reduce congestion throughout our state.
I also awarded $18 million in grants to improve Florida's supply chain network and expand aggregate materials storage. Florida will ensure it is working proactively to insulate against the difficult federal economic environment.