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WATCH: Gov. DeSantis gives update on Hurricane Debby’s impacts to Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis DeSantis spoke in Tallahassee as Hurricane Debby approached land on Monday.

STEINHATCHEE, Fla. — On the heels of Hurricane Debby’s drenching rains and powerful winds around much of the Sunshine State, Gov. DeSantis held a news briefing Tuesday morning.

DeSantis spoke at 10:30 a.m. in Steinhatchee.

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He was joined Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie.

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The event was held outside Roy’s Restaurant on 1st Avenue SE.

Debby made landfall in Steinhatchee on Monday.

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You can watch the governor’s update below.

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