DeSantis Allocates $8 Million for Inter Miami Stadium Infrastructure

Florida's governor, usually against state funding for sports facilities, supports road improvements for the new stadium complex.

The $8 million grant will help construct a roadway to reduce traffic around the upcoming Miami Freedom Park stadium.
DeSantis emphasized the grant's focus on infrastructure, not direct stadium funding.
The project includes a 26,700-seat stadium, hotels, offices, and retail spaces, set to open in 2026.
Inter Miami's popularity has surged with the signing of soccer star Lionel Messi.
Critics argue that such investments rarely deliver the promised economic benefits.