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MARCH 07, 2009

Kottkamp flew state plane, attended big game

Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp traveled on a Florida Highway Patrol plane from his home in Fort Myers to Tallahassee last November and that same weekend, attended the Florida State vs. Florida football game, FSU officials confirmed Friday.

Kottkamp had no official business on his schedule that weekend, raising new questions about his use of state aircraft. But Kottkamp has reimbursed the state for flights his wife and son were on and was billed for his seats in the president’s box at the game.

He paid $192 for tickets, food and drink, according to university spokeswoman Jill Elish.

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