In this October 2022 photo, DeSantis and President Joe Biden meet with residents and emergency workers in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, as they inspect the damage caused by Hurricane Ian.
Mandatory Credit:	Saul Young/Knoxville News Sentinel/Pool/USA Today Network

In this October 2022 photo, DeSantis and President Joe Biden meet with residents and emergency workers in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, as they inspect the damage caused by Hurricane Ian.
Mandatory Credit: Saul Young/Knoxville News Sentinel/Pool/USA Today Network

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DeSantis faces new leadership test as Hurricane Idalia barrels toward Florida

With the eyes of the country on Hurricane Idalia as it spins toward Florida’s Gulf Coast, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential ambitions are also under the spotlight as he puts his campaign on hold to manage the crisis at home.