When Governor Ron DeSantis signed Florida’s $117.4 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2025–2026, it came with $567 million in line-item vetoes. While the Governor emphasized debt repayment, tax relief, and investments in education and transportation, Brevard County saw a mixed outcome: over $14.1 million in local projects were vetoed, but many others made it through.
Below is a breakdown of what Brevard gained and what it lost in this year’s budget, along with a look at several statewide vetoes that could also affect the region.
Projects Vetoed in Brevard County
Total Vetoed: $14,142,618
| Project | Amount Vetoed |
|---|---|
| Aviation Assembly and Fabrication Hangar (Space Coast Regional Airport) | $1,008,618 |
| West Shore Jr./Sr. High School Expansion | $5,000,000 |
| Cocoa Village Playhouse Renovations | $350,000 |
| Sykes Creek Phase 2 Environmental Dredging | $4,324,000 |
| Sykes Creek Septic-to-Sewer Conversion | $900,000 |
| Banana River Living Shoreline Restoration | $500,000 |
| Indialantic Riverside Park Pier & Kayak Launch | $350,000 |
| Melbourne Village Stormwater Study | $180,000 |
| West Melbourne Flood Risk Reduction Project | $350,000 |
| Rockledge Traffic Light Revitalization | $600,000 |
| Palm Bay Police Communications Center Upgrades | $80,000 |
| Palm Bay Fiber Optic Expansion | $500,000 |
These vetoes affect local infrastructure, environmental cleanup, public safety technology, and school facilities. The loss of over $4.3 million for Sykes Creek dredging and $900,000 for septic-to-sewer conversion, in particular, may stall efforts to improve lagoon water quality.
