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WATCH: Gov. DeSantis gives update on TS Helene from Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Wednesday morning to discuss Tropical Storm Helene.

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The governor spoke at TECO Energy in Tampa around 9:45 a.m.

Watch DeSantis’ full news conference here:

Kevin Guthrie, Florida’s Emergency Management director, and Attorney General Ashley Moody joined DeSantis at the event.

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Helene is forecast to become a major hurricane before making landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast Thursday night.

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