Zinke: Florida Offshore Drilling Off the Table

"As a result of discussion with Gov. Scott's [sic] and his leadership, I am removing Florida from consideration for any new oil and gas platform," Zinke said in a statement.

"President Trump has directed me to rebuild our offshore oil and gas program in a manner that supports our national energy policy and also takes into consideration the local and state voice. I support the governor’s position that Florida is unique and its coasts are heavily reliant on tourism as an economic driver," he continued.

Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine, a Dempcrat, tweeted that Virginia’s governor made the same request, "but we have not received the same commitment."