These Tampa Bay projects were just vetoed from Florida's budget

Gov. Ron DeSantis' veto pen crossed out millions of dollars earmarked for Tampa Bay from the state budget.

Why it matters: The region lost money for programs that aim to tackle road repairs, environmental issues, affordable housing and more as DeSantis slashed almost $1 billion from next year's budget.

Zoom in: Bradenton had Tampa Bay's largest cut, with $5 million vetoed for transportation safety improvements . The city planned to use the funds to construct roundabouts at three intersections where there have been dozens of crashes.

• Tampa's Palmetto Beach saw a $1 million cut for shoreline revitalization , while St. Pete's North Shore Park lost $550,000. The money would have gone toward reversing sand erosion and improving water quality.
• DeSantis also vetoed about $1 million to replace Boyd Hill Nature Preserve's Willow Marsh boardwalk, which officials said is " no longer safe to use ," and about $2 million to repair Collins St . in Plant City.
• The University of South Florida lost nearly $4 million for a program to attempt to lower opioid use statewide.

What he's saying: "Some of the stuff I don't think was appropriate for state tax dollars." DeSantis said Wednesday. Others "are things that I support but that we have state programs for."

Here's a round-up of other vetoed projects:

• $2 million to improve Lithia Pinecrest Road in Hillsborough;
• $1 million to renovate roadway infrastructure in South Oldsmar;
• $1 million to install power backup systems for sewer pump stations in Pinellas;
• $1 million to build a 55-acre park in Zephyrhills;
• $750,000 to replace a deteriorated bridge in Sun City.

You can see the full list here .

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