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Gov. DeSantis Pleads with Donald Trump Administration to Roll Back Offshore Drilling Plan
Florida's bipartisan leaders and environmental groups oppose Interior Dept.'s plan to open 100 miles offshore, citing risks to ecosystems, tourism, and military training zones.
- The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management proposed opening federal waters about 100 nautical miles off Florida and along California's coast, starting a 60-day public comment period on Nov. 24, 2025, with lease sales possible as early as 2029.
- Memories of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill still linger, while the 2020 Presidential memorandum extended offshore moratorium through 2032 and the 2018 constitutional amendment won 68.92% voter approval.
- Top state officials and groups including Gov. Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida, and U.S. Rep. Jimmy Patronis, Florida congressman, oppose offshore drilling, warning it weakens protections and disrupts military testing.
- State leaders say many local governments and organizations are expected to register objections in the coming weeks as federal comments remain open, amid military and environmental warnings.
- The Interior Department and BOEM say the proposal aims to boost production and lower prices, while DeSantis' spokeswoman said, `She concluded: "Our Administration supports the 2020 Presidential Memorandum and urges the Department of Interior to reconsider and to conform to the 2020 Trump Administration policy.
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Trump Oil Drilling Proposal Florida – Pictured: Governor Ron DeSantis — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Julie Hansen Locals and environmental experts are worried about a proposed oil drilling project close to Florida’s coast. The five-year plan unveiled Thursday by the Trump administration intends to increase U.S. oil output offshore, including at some locations as close as 100 miles from Florida’s coast. Professor and scientist Dr. James Douglass of F…
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