Florida has risen to second in the nation for the number of airline passengers using the states airports.

Gov. Rick Scott boasted Friday in a news release that Florida has superseded Texas to take the second spot in America for having more airline passengers.

"Florida’s airports help welcome millions of visitors, business leaders and families to our state each year and have a significant impact on supporting job creation and growing our economy… . " Scott said in a prepared statement. "We will continue to make important investments in our airports so Florida can be first for airline passengers."

California currently holds the distinction of having the highest volume of airline passengers in the country.

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