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Gov. DeSantis Signs Measure to Rename the Tallahassee International Airport After Former FSU Coach Bobby Bowden
Florida officials said the airport will be known as Bobby Bowden Tallahassee International Airport, honoring the coach’s 300-plus wins and two national titles.
- On Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation renaming Tallahassee International Airport to Bobby Bowden-Tallahassee International Airport, honoring the late Florida State University coach who died at age 91.
- Bowden built a dominant program during his 1976-2009 tenure, winning more than 300 games and leading teams to finish in the top five for 14 consecutive seasons—a streak DeSantis called unprecedented.
- State Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden, the coach's daughter, said she was "very honored" by the tribute, while State Sen. Corey Simon, who played for Bowden on the 1999 national championship team, described him as far more than a coach.
- Florida Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue announced that a major piece of the Capital Circle Southwest widening project will open in May, finishing one year ahead of schedule as a critical evacuation route.
- The legislation includes 16 road and facility dedications; State Road 80 spanning 124 miles is designated as "President Donald J. Trump Highway." The measure takes effect July 1, though DeSantis did not address these provisions during the airport ceremony.
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Longtime Florida State coach Bobby Bowden's name added to airport in Tallahassee
Bobby Bowden’s name is now on the airport near Florida State’s campus. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the dedication of Bobby Bowden-Tallahassee International Airport on Tuesday.
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