Gov. Rick Scott supports controversial rail project on Florida’s east coast

BY STEVE BOUSQUET, MIAMI HERALD/TIMES TALLAHASSEE BUREAU

TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott, who faced intense criticism for rejecting federal money for high-speed rail from Tampa to Orlando, has new train troubles for favoring a controversial rail project on Florida’s east coast.

Scott supports All Aboard Florida, a private passenger rail venture from Miami to Cocoa and eventually to Orlando’s airport. Where Scott sees jobs, local residents and elected leaders see big problems.

“I find it reprehensible that you or any other politician would be trying to spoil our quality of life by supporting this boondoggle,” Ronald Adamson of Sebastian wrote to Scott.

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