As the Donald Trump administration considers drilling for oil off Florida’s coast, the move is a nonstarter for many Florida Republicans, including some of the President’s most stalwart supporters.

The proposals include potential drilling in the Gulf of America “Program Area B” in 2029 and 2030, with Florida coming online after waters adjacent to other Gulf states become open starting in 2027.

The waters being considered are at least 100 miles off the coast, but the consequences of oil spills extend far beyond that.

“ The new maps released today by (Interior Secretary Doug Burgum ) and (the Department of the Interior) outlining potential new offshore oil drilling sites in the Gulf of America are HIGHLY concerning — and we will be engaging directly with the department on this issu

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