Florida Bill Advances to Rename Southern Boulevard After Trump

Florida lawmakers have unanimously passed a bill to rename a four-mile stretch of Southern Boulevard in Palm Beach County as 'President Donald J. Trump Boulevard,' covering the route from Kirk Road near Palm Beach International Airport to South Ocean Boulevard in front of Mar-a-Lago. The measure is part of a broader package of roadway designations and now awaits Governor Ron DeSantis' signature to become law, with an anticipated effective date of July 1 if approved. Additionally, the bill includes renaming a portion of West South Street in Orlando as 'Geraldine Thompson Way,' honoring the late Democratic state lawmaker. The bipartisan support for the bill was evident as both the House and Senate approved it without opposition. President Trump has not yet commented on the proposal. The legislation reflects efforts to recognize both Republican and Democratic public figures in Florida.