Gov. DeSantis, first lady hold news conference with surgeon general in The Villages
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis visit Florida International University on Friday in Miami-Dade County. (Copyright 2025 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.)
THE VILLAGES, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis held a news conference Monday morning in The Villages.
They were joined by Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo.
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