Ron DeSantis 9 hours ago DeSantis expands emergency declaration to 61 counties as PTC 9 forecast to turn into hurricane These are the first few minutes of a news conference Gov. Ron DeSantis held in Tallahassee on Sept. 24. US & World Videos 2:51 Local leaders discuss pollution, other issues impacting Biscayne Bay 1:52 Tropical Storm Helene gaining strength on path toward Florida 1:50 Miami man accused of stabbing mother of his child in court 0:57 Florida homeless camping law among nearly 3 dozen set to take effect 1:36 Tropical Storm Helene forms, expected to approach Florida as a major hurricane