Gov. DeSantis holds press conference in Fernandina Beach with FWC director
Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference. Watch live by clicking the video player. (Copyright 2024 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.)
FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference in Fernandina Beach with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission director on Monday at 10 a.m.
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