JUST IN: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Updates Response Efforts Following Hurricane Milton

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) holds a press briefing to discuss Hurricane Milton response efforts in Plant City, Florida.

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[hattiejaz]

So refreshing to hear the confidence in DeSantis’s update release! This is a terrific example of a sober, responsible and strong leader of integrity. Great job, Florida!!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[beethelightkeeper]

What an amazing report ♡ thank you Gov DeSantis for your dedication to the citizens of Florida! May God bless your state & surrounding areas, prayers going up from Belle Missouri ♡

[jencast]

Thank you Governor! We appreciate you!

[starsrhi]

Excellent work and organized operations. Thank you Governor. ❤😊

[borabora]

DeSantis has created a great team that perform

[sandralang]

You and your people are doing a wonderful job. 👏

[amy.]

DeSantis you are fantastic!! So appreciate you!!

[evanna]

The Republican leadership has really stepped up in the last decade! Strong courageous and dignified!! - from Texas

[jenniferpowers]

Desantis is a real leader, thanks for all you do!

[lauragoin]

I respect and love you, govenor.you have been a pillar in this(these)storms.

[wydoesntexist]

Good leadership. Good governor. Stay strong FL.

[naomivought]

Thank you Desantis, for taking care of your state!🙏🏻

[WilliamRumpf]

Thanks to Governor Ron DeSantis WE WILL MAKE IT 🙏🙌💯

[americanviewpoint]

You are such a fantastic leader, am proud to have you as my governor as a long time democrat I voted for you and your commitment and ability to consider so fully and implement things and prepare and provide so well for everyone, we are so blessed with your lleadership, and giving us constant and consistent updates with information we can use TY I will vote for you iñ all your endeavors toward government leadership especially as president I believe you are by far the kind of leadership we need bless you and your family
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[johnkellett]

I hope this entire country sees how "CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN POLITICIANS" run their Bless Gov. Ron Desantis, you did one hell of a job....Thank You

[ssjb]

I personally have a new profound respect for Florida GOV Ron DeSantis, BRAVO!!
Stellar organization... a TRUE LEADER not ego driven but rather FOR THE PEOPLE !st and foremost!

[Randy-mdxl]

Governor Roy Cooper in NC hasn't said or done a damn thing to help North Carolinians

[judym]

God bless you Ron Desantis. We love and respect you! And appreciate everything you do for our state!!!❤

[maggieedwards]

So glad not as bad as predicted though it still caused significant damage, it will take a while to stabalise services and clean up, well done to the emergency services that have been working tirelessly,
To the families of those who lost their lives my condolences,
Clear concise information, Floridians you have a good Gov.

[COYOTE_N]

Glad we have a good governor here in Florida, actual leadership that works for the people.