Byron Donalds
@ByronDonalds
Governor-elect of the Great State of Florida
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Florida, together we will defend the Florida Dream.
We did it, Florida!
THANK YOU!
I was glad to join the volunteers at Global Empowerment Mission to help put together relief packages headed to the Panhandle.
Thank you to everyone giving their time to help our neighbors recover. Floridians always come together when it counts.
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Friends in the Panhandle — if you need essential supplies, check this list from @FLSERT and find your nearest location. ⬇️
🚨 10/12: Hurricane #Isaias# POD Update
📦Points of Distribution (PODs) are open across the Florida Panhandle to provide FREE essential supplies to Floridians impacted by Hurricane #Isaias#.
Current POD Locations:
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
📍 Brownsville Community Center, Pensacola
SANTA ROSA COUNTY
📍 Krul Recreation Area, Milton
📍 Martin Luther King Middle School, Milton
📍 Hickory Hammock Baptist Church, Milton
📍 Jay Community Center, Jay
WALTON COUNTY
📍 Boys & Girls Club of the Emerald Coast, Santa Rosa Beach
📍 DeFuniak Springs Community Center, DeFuniak Springs
📍 Freeport Regional Sports Complex, Freeport
WASHINGTON COUNTY
📍 Vernon Fire Department, Vernon
🔗 For the latest POD locations & additional recovery resources, visit
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When the chips are down, Floridians come together.
Sheriffs and deputies from across the state are camping at the fairgrounds and staying in the Panhandle until the job is done. That’s what it means to show up for your neighbors. Thank you for answering the call.
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Thank you to the linemen helping get the lights back on across the Panhandle.
We’re grateful for your long hours and dedication to our communities.
To the crews who traveled here to help - thank you for showing up for Florida.
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Governor DeSantis Provides Latest Update on Hurricane Isaias Response Efforts in Milton
Our brave law enforcement officers risk everything, every day, to keep us safe.
Heartbreaking news out of Brevard. Please join us in praying for Agent Kevin Morris’s family, friends, and the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is heartbroken to learn of the tragic loss of Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Agent Kevin Morris. Our hearts are with his family, loved ones, and the entire Brevard County community.
Agent Morris served and protected his community with unwavering commitment, honor, and bravery.
This tragedy is a reminder of the danger law enforcement officer’s face each and every day while honorably wearing the badge. Thank you, Agent Kevin Morris for your selfless service. We stand with our brothers and sisters at the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office as we mourn this tremendous loss and honor his service.
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To our neighbors in the Panhandle recovering from the hurricane: we’re thinking of you and the work ahead as you care for your families, homes, and businesses.
Thank you to @GovRonDeSantis for his continued leadership, the first responders, volunteers, and neighbors helping people get back on their feet. The Panhandle will need continued support in the days and weeks ahead.
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Across the Panhandle, the devastation is heartbreaking. But volunteers are packing supplies, churches are clearing fallen trees, and linemen are restoring power. Governor DeSantis has led another outstanding hurricane response.
When times are toughest, Floridians show up for each other. That’s who we are.
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Governor DeSantis Provides Latest Update on Hurricane Isaias Response Efforts
Incredible heroism on display from brave Floridians.
Pray for our National Guard as they continue working to save lives.
Saving lives! Florida National Guard Soldiers with Delta Battery, 3rd Battalion, 265th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, take immediate action after finding a vehicle submerged in a roadside ditch in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias.
En route from Tallahassee, the Soldiers stopped, swam to the vehicle and pulled its occupants to safety. Always Ready. Always There.
@USNationalGuard @FLSERT
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Governor Ron DeSantis Provides Update on Hurricane Isaias Response Efforts
Praying that folks in the panhandle are safe.
Please visit for information.
Senator Scott is right — please, evacuate now while there is still time.
Your safety must come first.
Floridians along the Emerald Coast:
If you are near the water, EVACUATE NOW! You will not survive 6-9 ft of surge.
You can always rebuild your house, but you can’t rebuild your life. Please be safe!
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Florida is blessed to have Governor DeSantis leading this response, as he has for so many other storms.
Pray for the Panhandle.
Governor Ron DeSantis Delivers Update on Hurricane Isaias Preparations
Hurricane Isaias continues to strengthen and is now CATEGORY 3.
The clock is ticking. Evacuate if you’ve gotten an evacuation order. Finish preparing. Be safe.
Visit for more. Praying for my friends in the Panhandle.
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🚨10/9: Hurricane #Isaias# is now a Category 3 Hurricane with wind speeds of 120mph, expected to make landfall later this evening, with severe weather impacts expected as early as 2PM CDT (3PM EDT).
Residents in impacted counties can expect:
☔Heavy rain leading to possible flash flooding
🌪️Hurricane-force winds with potential for tornadoes across North FL
🌊 Life-threatening storm surge
Make your final plans today & stay alert!
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Hurricane Isaias will impact the Panhandle tonight.
Please listen to your local officials, finish your preparations, and get to safety if you're told to evacuate. For updates and resources, visit
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Some of the latest on Isaias.
If you’ve received an evacuation order — please follow it and evacuate.
Visit or TODAY to make sure you have what you need.
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🚨 10/8, 1PM: 19 counties are under watches & warnings for Hurricane #Isaias#.
WATCH: hazards are possible, within 48 hours
WARNING: hazards are expected, within 36 hours
⚠️ Hurricanes can bring multiple weather hazards long before & after a storm makes landfall. Monitor & be prepared to act when you receive alerts!
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Defending the Florida Dream Tour with Rick Scott in Pinellas County
