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Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks from Tallahassee ahead of Hurricane Idalia

TRACKING IDALIA | Governor DeSantis discusses impacts ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia

TRACKING IDALIA | Governor DeSantis discusses impacts ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia.

Governor DeSantis addresses Idalia in Tallahassee.

Governor DeSantis is suspending Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell after claims her administration showed "both neglect of duty and incompetence," he announced in a press conference on Wednesday. DeSantis and other officials, such as Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, cited a recent incident regarding two police officers who were shot in Downtown Orlando on Friday as an example of Worrell's administration being "clearly and fundamentally derelict." Officials at the press conference claimed Worrell's alleged behavior included failure to follow minimum mandatory sentences for gun crimes and drug trafficking sentences, as well as "allowing juvenile offenders to avoid serious charges or incarceration altogether."

Gulfport's little free pantry being removed

The Hillsborough County School District is hosting a job fair on Saturday for school bus drivers. April 29 8 a.m.-12 p.m. 9455 Harney Road, Thonotosassa Driver positions have a starting pay of $16.04 an hour “We’re looking for drivers, looking for people who love to be around kids and want to make an impact in our community,” said Jim Beekman, General Manager of Transportation for the Hillsborough County Schools.

Former President Donald Trump left a Manhattan courtroom on Tuesday afternoon and flew immediately back to Florida to speak directly to supporters at his Mar-a-Lago resort and residence. At least 500 prominent supporters were reportedly invited to hear him speak and plead his innocence.

On Thursday, Governor DeSantis signed a bill in hopes of providing toll relief for Florida families.

Former President Donald Trump is hoping to do something that has only been done once in the history of the United States: Return to the White House after losing an election. It will be his third presidential bid. Just before Trump was set to appear at Mar-a-Lago to make an announcement to run, his campaign filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission further solidifying his plans to campaign for president again.

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is in Tampa talking about the shutdown of a "massive fentanyl trafficking operation."

A procession took place Tuesday morning to transport a Polk County deputy killed in a shooting from the hospital to the medical examiner's office. He was killed while serving a felony search warrant. The deputy, who has not been named at this time, was 21 and only with the department for a "short period of time," Sheriff Grady Judd said. Full story: https://wfts.tv/3SQCGDG

Gov. DeSantis discusses recovery, clean-up efforts in Florida after Ian.

Gov. DeSantis discusses recovery, clean-up efforts in Florida after Ian.

Governor Ron DeSantis talks about Ian recovery efforts in the state from the State Emergency Operations Center.

Governor DeSantis gave an update on Hurricane Ian and urged Floridians not to go outside.

JJ Burton in Pinellas County| More than 200 power outages around the Lake Tarpon area.

If the storm surge forecast does what it is predicted, we will see water in the Cape Coral area. WFTX shared footage of the Fort Myers area.

Chad Mills in Polk County | Rain is moving into Downtown Bartow and more localized flooding is expected. Wind and rain is expected to worsen by noon.

Press conference: Gov. Ron DeSantis discusses Hurricane Ian as it gets closer to the state. The governor said it was no longer safe to evacuate in southwest Florida and told residents it was time to "hunker down and prepare." The latest on Ian: https://wfts.tv/3CbefLP

Greg Dee weather update.

HAPPENING IN SARASOTA | Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a press conference on Hurricane Ian impacts at the Sarasota County Emergency Operations Center. ABC Action News Hurricane Center >> http://wfts.com/hurricane

Governor Ron DeSantis talks about Hurricane Ian in Pinellas County

Press conference: Governor Ron DeSantis discusses impacts, and preparations ahead of Hurricane Ian. ABC Action News Hurricane Center >> http://wfts.com/hurricane

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