Rick Scott to Kick Off Transportation Tour

Gov. Rick Scottwill be kicking off a new statewide tour focused on transportation this week, starting the first leg in Jacksonville on Monday.

"Let's Keep Florida Moving" will be focused on Scott's $41 billion, Five-Year Department of Transportation work plan, which is centered on investments to expand a variety of transportation in the Sunshine State, includingairports, sea ports, state road networks, and the space industry.

Scott honed in on making Florida a hot spot for tourism and business.

"In Florida, we are proud to be a worldwide destination for business and tourism," said Scott. "I am committed to keeping Florida moving by creating strategic investment opportunities to expand our states transportation system."

The tour will make stops in Daytona, Fort Myers, Miami, Panama City and Tampa.