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Gov. Crist: Florida Will Always Be One State
Local Leaders Want To Split Florida In Two
POSTED: 9:31 am EDT May 9,
2008
UPDATED: 10:05 am EDT May 9,
2008
AVENTURA, Fla. -- Two South Florida cities have voted in favor of splitting Florida into two separate states, but Gov. Charlie Crist seems skeptical.Earlier this week, Margate and North Lauderdale voted in favor of the measure, which would turn Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties into a 51st state.Proponents of the move said South Florida has different needs than the rest of the state. The mayors of North Lauderdale and Margate also said South Florida should receive more tax money because of the amount taxpayers here contribute.
But Crist does not think it will ever happen."Florida's so strong, Florida will always be together and always be one, and I love her," he said.A proposal also was made in the 1970s to split the state. Elected officials on Wednesday said the resolution is probably a symbolic gesture. They want other South Florida municipalities to join with them.
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Previous Stories:
- May 8, 2008: Margate Votes In Favor Of Splitting Fla. Into 2 States
- May 7, 2008: North Lauderdale Wants Fla. Divided Into 2 States
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