The Florida Department of Transportation has recently replaced its traditional welcome signs on major state roadways with new designs that highlight the state's status as a top tourist destination. The new signs read: "Welcome to the Free State of Florida. The Sunshine State. … Governor Ron DeSantis." This change has sparked a discussion about the inclusion of additional signs with fine print warnings.
Some have suggested that the signs could include messages such as "Please do not play music too loudly while driving" due to the state's ban on loud music in vehicles, which took effect in 2022. Another proposal is to caution visitors that it is indeed hot in Florida, without mentioning the topic of "climate change" in state legislation.
The signs could also include advisories about the state's book challenges in public schools and libraries... which have led the nation with the most book challenges in 2023. The signs could acknowledge private businesses' freedom to take a stand on state issues, "so long as they align with the state's leaders' opinions.".. as exemplified by Disney's previous stance on certain topics.
^^, the replacement of Florida's welcome signs with new designs containing messages about the state's status as a top tourist destination has sparked a discussion about the potential inclusion of additional signs with fine print warnings. This change has highlighted the importance of balancing the benefits of tourism with the need to inform visitors of certain state laws and regulations.
Sources: Florida Department of Transportation, "USA TODAY."
Interstate 95 passes through 15 states, which means drivers are greeted by a wide assortment of welcome signs. Some simply say, "Welcome to (state name)," along with maybe a state flag or flower. Others include mottos and messages. For decades, when drivers entered Florida, they were greeted by signs that said, "Welcome to Florida, The Sunshine State," along with smaller signs bearing the name of whoever was governor.
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