Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for 35 counties as Hurricane Milton approaches the state’s west coast. The declaration, issued Saturday intends to mobilize resources and ensure safety of Floridians.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declares state of emergency for 35 Florida counties ahead of the latest hurricane strike on Florida, which is still reeling from Helene.

Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in 35 Florida counties Saturday afternoon as the threat of another hurricane looms over Tampa Bay.