They weren't over ordered. The evidence strongly supports that they were purposely held back by the DeSantis administration and the Florida Department of Health while pushing monoclonal antibodies [2].

> Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said last week that the tests weren't distributed because of "low demand." [1]

> Florida residents have also described months of difficulty getting tests, with long lines and few testing appointment available. [1]

I haven't filed the relevant FOIA requests myself, but Florida open government and transparency laws are fairly robust for those who are inquiring in this specific matter.

[1] https://www.cbsnews.com/news/covid-tests-expired-florida-fda...

[2] https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/coronavirus/2022/01...