OCALA, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday that more than $29 million is available to people in Marion County impacted by last weekend’s severe weather, which included a tornado.
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The governor was in Ocala on Friday to take a closer look at damage.
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He said the state has also requested federal funding to help those impacted by the EF-1 tornado.
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It was on the ground for more than 30 minutes, going 25 miles from Dunnellon to Ocala.
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There were no reports of anyone being hurt.
Marion County residents who were impacted by the severe storms can find out how to apply for the funding here.
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