WATCH: DeSantis, Crist square off in only Florida governor debate

ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis and former Gov. Charlie Crist will face off in a debate Monday night.

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The two candidates for governor will debate the big issues facing Florida.

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Live coverage of the debate will air on WFTV starting at 7 p.m.

After a previous debate was canceled due to Hurricane Ian, this is now the only scheduled meeting of the two candidates before the midterm election.

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Monday also marks the start of early voting in most of Central Florida.

This debate follows the highly contentious meeting between Sen. Marco Rubio and Rep. Val Demings last week.

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Channel 9 will have continuing coverage of the DeSantis and Crist debate on Eyewitness News.

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