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Trump’s Local Republicans Endorse Accused Child Sex Abuser

Ron DeSantis appointee Mike Caruso was arrested for molesting a child under 5 in August.

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DeSantis declares state of emergency for Tropical Storm IsaiasGov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) declared a state of emergency for Tropical Storm Isaias, which may escalate into a hurricane.

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State of emergency declared in 25 Florida counties as Isaias nearsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for 25 counties across the Panhandle and Big Bend as Tropical Storm Isaias strengthens

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