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srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/entities/590x350/677.webp" type="image/webp"> <img src="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/entities/590x350/677.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Entity Logo"> </picture> </figure><div class="entity_intro"><p>Stay up-to-date with the latest news and political developments surrounding Ron DeSantis, the Governor of Florida. Our coverage offers in-depth analysis of his policies, speeches, and initiatives impacting the state and beyond. From healthcare to education, we explore the issues that matter to Floridians. </p></div><div class="clearfix"> <section class="block" data-vr-zone=""><ul class="stories big clearfix"><li class="post altThumbDesktop" data-vr-contentbox="" data-post-id="156572"><div> <a href="/news/politics/156572/donald-trump-Ron-desantis-Pete-Hegseth-defense-secretary"><div class="lazy-container"> <picture><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/13/285x214/156572_1.avif" media="screen and (min-width: 980px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/13/285x214/156572_1.webp" media="screen and (min-width: 980px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/13/285x214/156572_1.jpg" media="screen and (min-width: 980px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/13/590x/156572_1.avif" media="screen and (max-width: 979px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/13/590x/156572_1.webp" media="screen and (max-width: 979px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/13/590x/156572_1.jpg" media="screen and (max-width: 979px)"><img src="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/13/285x214/156572_1.jpg" alt="donald trump Ron desantis Pete Hegseth defense secretary" title="donald trump Ron desantis Pete Hegseth defense secretary" width="285" height="214"></picture></div><h3>Donald Trump considers Ron DeSantis as replacement for Pete Hegseth</h3> </a></div></li><li class="post altThumbTablet altThumbDesktop" data-vr-contentbox="" data-post-id="151339"><div> <a href="/news/us-news/151339/hurricane-milton-deaths-people-dead-storm-tornadoes"><div class="lazy-container"> <picture><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/10/285x214/151339_1.avif" media="screen and (min-width: 980px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/10/285x214/151339_1.webp" media="screen and (min-width: 980px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/10/285x214/151339_1.jpg" media="screen and (min-width: 980px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/10/285x214/151339_1.avif" media="screen and (max-width: 979px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/10/285x214/151339_1.webp" media="screen and (max-width: 979px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/10/285x214/151339_1.jpg" media="screen and (max-width: 979px)"><img src="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/10/285x214/151339_1.jpg" alt="hurricane-milton-deaths-people-dead-storm-tornadoes" title="hurricane-milton-deaths-people-dead-storm-tornadoes" width="285" height="214" loading="lazy"></picture></div><h3>Hurricane Milton death toll rises to 13 as storm triggers dozens of tornadoes</h3> </a></div></li><li class="post altThumbTablet altThumbDesktop" data-vr-contentbox="" data-post-id="151318"><div> <a href="/news/politics/151318/hurricane-milton-man-ties-trump-flag"><div class="lazy-container"> <picture><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/13/285x214/151318_1.avif" media="screen and (min-width: 980px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/13/285x214/151318_1.webp" media="screen and (min-width: 980px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/13/285x214/151318_1.jpg" media="screen and (min-width: 980px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/13/285x214/151318_1.avif" media="screen and (max-width: 979px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/13/285x214/151318_1.webp" media="screen and (max-width: 979px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/13/285x214/151318_1.jpg" media="screen and (max-width: 979px)"><img src="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/13/285x214/151318_1.jpg" alt="hurricane-milton-man-ties-trump-flag" title="hurricane-milton-man-ties-trump-flag" width="285" height="214" loading="lazy"></picture></div><h3>Reckless supporter of Donald Trump risks life to tie flag during Hurricane Milton</h3> </a></div></li><li class="post altThumbTablet altThumbDesktop" data-vr-contentbox="" data-post-id="151271"><div> <a href="/news/weather/151271/florida-hurriance-nadine-miltomn-category-3"><div class="lazy-container"> <picture><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/17/285x214/151271_1.avif" media="screen and (min-width: 980px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/17/285x214/151271_1.webp" media="screen and (min-width: 980px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/17/285x214/151271_1.jpg" media="screen and (min-width: 980px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/17/285x214/151271_1.avif" media="screen and (max-width: 979px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/17/285x214/151271_1.webp" media="screen and (max-width: 979px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/17/285x214/151271_1.jpg" media="screen and (max-width: 979px)"><img src="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/17/285x214/151271_1.jpg" alt="florida hurriance nadine miltomn category 3" title="florida hurriance nadine miltomn category 3" width="285" height="214" loading="lazy"></picture></div><h3>Expert gives verdict on Hurricane Nadine joining forces with Leslie to form super-storm</h3> </a></div></li><li class="post altThumbTablet altThumbDesktop" data-vr-contentbox="" 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