LIVE NOW: DeSantis Holds Briefing as Hurricane Milton Approaches

Published on October 9, 2024

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news briefing at 9:30 a.m. ET on Oct. 9 in Tallahassee, Florida, as Hurricane Milton approaches. SCHEDULE: Expected speakers include: Governor Ron DeSantis Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Director Dave Kerner Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Mark Glass Major General John D. Haas Adjutant General of Florida ...

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