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Travelers will see new "Free State of Florida" welcome signs as they enter and exit the state

New Florida welcome sign
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FLORIDA — Travelers will be greeted with new welcome signs as they enter and exit the state. New welcome signs with "Free State of Florida" have been installed on roadways.

The Florida Department of Transportation announced the signs have been placed on major state roadways as you enter and exit the state.

The entrance sign reads, "Welcome to the free state of Florida. The Sunshine State. Governor Ron DeSantis."

New Florida welcome sign

The exit sign reads, "Hurry back to the free state of Florida. The Sunshine State."

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Pinellas County commissioner feels betrayed by Rays' for 2025

After a month of speculation, the Rays announced Thursday it will play at George M. Steinbrenner Field next season, which is also the spring training home of the New York Yankees. Latvala believes the team should have played next season at a minor league ballpark in Pinellas County.

Pinellas County commissioner feels betrayed by Rays' decision to play in Tampa for 2025