Ron DeSantis

Governor Ron DeSantis spent a week in Italy with an 85-person delegation representing different industries in Florida including higher education.

Shawn Hamilton's decision comes after Gov. Ron DeSantis and the department drew criticism in August about a proposal to put golf courses, resort-style lodges and pickleball courts in state parks. State official Alexis Lambert takes over.

Wiles was co-chair of Trump's third presidential campaign and also has deep Florida ties, where she advised gubernatorial campaigns for Rick Scott and Ron DeSantis.

They include the Republicans' continued dominance in the state and Gov. Ron DeSantis' influence in the outcome of the abortion and recreational marijuana amendments.

In the past, Trulieve CEO Kim Rivers has tempered her public criticism of Gov. Ron DeSantis and his administration, which regulates her business. But she called DeSantis' critiques on Amendment 3 “hogwash.”

Earlier in this election season, polls showed Amendment 3 passing easily — but since DeSantis and his allies have been working to oppose it, the campaign has tightened.

The money will go toward rebuilding boat slips, fish houses, and other areas in the fishing industry.

Just before the rally, former health department top lawyer signed an affidavit stating that state attorneys wrote a letter under his name and told him to mail it to TV stations threatening legal action over a Yes on 4 ad.

The seaport suffered over $200 million in damages from Hurricane Milton.

He said the state doesn't have a gas shortage as lines formed and ran out amid the large number of people evacuating.

Winds of 160 mph were measured, and a storm surge up to 12 feet is possible in the area of landfall, somewhere along the state's west coast. Officials urge residents to prepare and heed evacuation orders.

Supervisors of elections are working with voters to help them cast their ballots and "make their voices heard."