WATCH: Gov. DeSantis gives update on Hurricane Milton in Ocala

Governor Ron DeSantis Gov. Ron DeSantis met with condo owners and associations in Tampa to discuss their safety and cost concerns. (WFTV Staff/WFTV)

By Beatriz Oliveira and James Tutten

MARION COUNTY, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis held a briefing on Hurricane Milton preparations in Marion County.

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The governor spoke from the Florida Horse Park in Ocala.

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DeSantis was joined by:

  • Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie
  • Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue

Watch DeSantis’ full Tuesday morning update here:

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