JUST IN: DeSantis Issues Clear Warning To Looters Amidst Hurricane Milton Wreckage in Sarasota, Florida
Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0, via Flickr As Hurricane Milton leaves a trail of devastation in its wake, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) issued a stern warning to would-be looters at a press briefing today, making it clear that Florida will not tolerate any criminal behavior amidst the chaos. His remarks come as rescue and recovery efforts are underway, with authorities assessing the damage and working tirelessly to bring relief to those affected. Governor DeSantis began by acknowledging the current phase of disaster response in Sarasota and other areas hit by the hurricane. He emphasized that the state is focusing on stabilizing communities, assisting with rescues, and helping displaced residents return to a sense of normalcy. However, he took a strong stand against those who might try to exploit the situation for personal gain. “Just want to make clear again, as we're in this phase of getting our legs underneath us, assessing the damage, helping with rescues, stabilizi