WATCH: Gov. DeSantis holds Hurricane Milton recovery briefing in St. Petersburg

ST, PETERSBURG, Fla. — As Florida begins cleaning up what destructive Hurricane Milton left behind, Gov. Ron DeSantis held a briefing about the state’s recovery efforts.

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The governor spoke Friday morning from St. Petersburg.

Watch DeSantis’ full news conference here:

DeSantis was joined by:

  • Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie
  • Major General John D. Haas Adjutant General of Florida

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