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Florida Governor Signs Bill to Rename State Road 80 as 'President Trump Highway'
The 124-mile stretch of road will be renamed starting July 1 in Fort Myers.
Apr. 18, 2026 at 10:03am
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The renaming of a major Florida highway after a former president has sparked debate over how to commemorate political figures.Palm Beach TodayFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill into law that will rename State Road 80, a 124-mile stretch of road running from Fort Myers to Palm Beach, as 'President Donald J. Trump Highway'. The renaming will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Why it matters
The decision to rename the state road after the former president is seen by some as a politically-motivated move to honor a controversial figure, while others view it as a way to commemorate his time in office. The renaming is likely to be a divisive issue in the state.
The details
State Road 80, also known as First Street and Palm Beach Boulevard, is a major thoroughfare that runs through several cities in southwest Florida. The bill signed by Governor DeSantis will officially change the name of the entire 124-mile stretch to 'President Donald J. Trump Highway' starting on July 1, 2026.
- The bill was signed into law by Governor DeSantis on April 14, 2026.
- The renaming of State Road 80 to 'President Trump Highway' will take effect on July 1, 2026.
The players
Ron DeSantis
The current Governor of Florida who signed the bill to rename State Road 80 after former President Donald Trump.
Donald J. Trump
The former President of the United States, after whom the 124-mile stretch of State Road 80 will be renamed.
What’s next
The renaming of State Road 80 to 'President Trump Highway' is expected to be a controversial move, and there may be legal challenges or protests from those opposed to honoring the former president in this way.
The takeaway
The decision to rename a major state road after a former president is a highly politicized move that is likely to divide public opinion in Florida. It remains to be seen how residents and travelers will respond to the new 'President Trump Highway' designation.
