Florida Supreme Court rules that Gov . Rick Scott can reject federal funding . U.S. Transportation Secretary said he knows other states want the extra funds . Proponents of high-speed rail said they believed that Florida was the ideal location for an inter-city system . Florida 's governor says the $ 2.4 billion could be better used for other projects . Comment: Rick Scott says cost overruns are a major concern , along with operating costs .
Florida Supreme Court rules that Gov . Rick Scott can reject federal funding . U.S. Transportation Secretary said he knows other states want the extra funds . Florida 's governor says the $ 2.4 billion could be better used for other projects . Comment: Rick Scott says cost overruns are a major concern , along with operating costs .