Floridians trapped in Jamaica during Hurricane Melissa were flown home on Nov. 1.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that 28 residents of his state were flown off the devastated island after he directed the Florida Division of Emergency Management to begin evacuation efforts on Oct. 31. After working with local officials, the rescue flight left Saturday and arrived at Tampa International Airport that evening.
“Throughout my time as governor, Florida has rescued our residents from warzones and in the wake of natural disasters,” DeSantis said in a press release. “Today’s operation in Jamaica brings stranded Floridians home in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. I am grateful for the efforts of our emergency management officials and partners who worked to make this happen.”…