LIVE: DeSantis addresses Tropical Storm Idalia in Bronson, Florida.

Gov. Ron DeSantis ⁣to Address Tropical Storm Idalia

Gathered in the picturesque town of Bronson, Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis ‍(R-FL) will take the stage once again to address the looming threat of Tropical Storm Idalia. With the storm projected⁢ to transform into a hurricane in the​ Gulf of ⁤Mexico by Tuesday, and set to make landfall in the Sunshine State ‍on Wednesday, the urgency is palpable.

Officials ‍are bracing themselves for the‌ storm’s intensification over the next 12⁤ to ⁤18 hours, leaving no room for complacency. Evacuation⁢ orders​ have been issued, stretching ⁢from Pinellas County to the north central Florida⁤ counties. In ‍light of the impending danger, DeSantis has extended a state of emergency across a staggering 46 counties, urging residents to stock ⁣up on essential supplies.

Joining Gov. DeSantis in Bronson will be‍ a formidable lineup of experts, including⁣ Florida Division of Emergency⁤ Management Director Kevin Guthrie, Maj. Gen. John Haas, and Levy County Sheriff⁣ Bobby McCallum. Their collective knowledge and experience will​ provide invaluable insights into the preparations being made to safeguard the community.

Prior to this press conference, Gov. DeSantis addressed concerned⁢ citizens in Largo, Florida, at 1:45 p.m. EDT. Now, at⁣ 3:45‍ p.m. EDT, he will once again take the podium, this time at⁣ the Levy County Sheriff’s Office⁣ in ⁤Bronson, Florida. ​The gravity of the situation demands attention,‍ and Gov. DeSantis is ready to ⁣deliver.

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