FORT MYERS, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference on Tuesday regarding the state’s ongoing response to Hurricane Ian.

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DeSantis is scheduled to speak at 12:30 p.m. in Fort Myers.

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The governor will be joined by Florida Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue and Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie.

The event will be held at the Punta Rassa Condominiums.

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