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Governor Ron DeSantis deploys hundreds of officers to stave off potential influx of Haitian refugees

Headline from FOX 13 Tampa

On Wednesday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced he’s directed more than 250 additional officers and soldiers from the Florida State Guard, Division of Emergency Management, and other state law enforcement agencies to southern Florida and the keys to stop Haitian migrants from arriving on shore.

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  1. Fox News

    DeSantis sends soldiers, aircraft to ‘protect’ Florida from illegal immigrant boats amid Haiti unrest (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that he is sending more than 250 troops and officers to shield the state from vessels carrying illegal immigrants from Haiti.

  2. Newsweek

    Ron DeSantis deploys Florida State Guard to stop Haitian migrants (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Florida Governor has directed over 250 officers and soldiers to the state

  3. The Boston Globe

    DeSantis orders Florida resources to stop any increase in Haitian migrants fleeing violence (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered law enforcement officers and soldiers to the Florida Keys on Wednesday to help stop Haitian migrants fleeing violence in their country.

  4. Tampa Bay Times

    With Haiti in disarray, DeSantis to deploy hundreds of officers to patrol Florida shores (opens Tampa Bay Times)

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    Tampa Bay Times's feed description

    The patrols will target “illegal vessels” that may be carrying migrants. So far, a surge of migrants has not materialized.

  5. WSVN Miami

    DeSantis orders Florida resources to stop Haitian migrants despite no sign of increased activity - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, anticipating what his office called the “possibility for invasion,” ordered more than 250 law enforcement officers and soldiers

  6. The Daily Caller

    DeSantis Deploys State Guard To Defend Against Possible Surge Of Illegal Haitian Migrants (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is deploying the state guard to protect against a potential influx of illegal Haitian migrants.

  7. RedState

    Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Sends State Assets South to Block Illegal Immigrants From Haiti (opens RedState)

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  8. New York Post

    Gov. DeSantis dispatches soldiers to protect Florida against Haiti migrants fleeing upheaval (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed plans Wednesday to dispatch over 250 soldiers and other assets to safeguard the Sunshine State against potential illegal immigrants from Haiti.

  9. NBC 6 South Florida

    DeSantis sending resources to Florida Keys to stop any increase in Haitian migrants (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered more than 250 law enforcement officers and soldiers to the Florida Keys on Wednesday to help stop what he anticipates to be...

  10. FOX 13 Tampa

    Governor Ron DeSantis deploys hundreds of officers to stave off potential influx of Haitian refugees (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    On Wednesday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced he’s directed more than 250 additional officers and soldiers from the Florida State Guard, Division of Emergency Management, and other state law enforcement agencies to southern Florida and the keys to stop Haitian migrants from arriving on shore.

  11. Hot Air

    DeSantis Deploys State Guard to Florida's Southern Coast to Stop Haitians (opens Hot Air)

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  12. Just the News

    DeSantis deploys troops to Florida coast to prepare for expected Haitian refugees (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    The Haitian government has largely collapsed and the nation is facing rampant gang warfare.

  13. Waco Tribune-Herald

    DeSantis orders Florida resources to stop Haitian migrants despite no sign of increased activity (opens Waco Tribune-Herald)

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    Waco Tribune-Herald's feed description

    Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is ordering more than 250 law enforcement officers and soldiers to the Florida Keys to help stop what he anticipates to be an increase in Haitian

  14. News Nation Now

    Watch: DeSantis talks Florida’s efforts to block Haitian migrants (opens News Nation Now)

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    News Nation Now's feed description

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to share his administration's plans to prepare for the possible influx of illegal migrants fleeing mass violence and total collapse in Haiti.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.