Gov. DeSantis awards $2 million from Florida Disaster Fund to Ian first responders

Gov. Ron DeSantis in Charlotte County. Credit: WINK News

Gov. Ron DeSantis and several other state and county officials are speaking about Hurricane Ian recovery at the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office.

During the press conference, announced that $2 million from the Florida Disaster Fund would be awarded to Hurricane Ian first responders

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Another press conference is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. in Cape Coral. Watch below or click here.

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