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WATCH: Gov. DeSantis speaks with Florida political leaders in Ocala

OCALA, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Ocala on Wednesday.

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DeSantis spoke around 10 a.m. from a location for MVB Appliance LLC.

Watch DeSantis’ full news conference here:

Joining DeSantis at the event was Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo and Florida House Speaker Paul Renner.

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Channel 9 has a crew at the governor’s news conference and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.

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