Florida governor visits local area to assess impact of Hurricane Idalia
CCSO photo: Gov. DeSantis (center) with Sheriff Prendergast (to his right) and other CCSO officials.
On September 3, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, accompanied by Citrus County Sheriff Mike Prendergast, officials from the City of Crystal River, and first responders, visited the City of Crystal River and other towns in the local area to assess the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia, which made landfall on August 30, bringing significant storm surge and flooding to the area.
"We are grateful for Governor DeSantis's prompt response to our community's needs during this challenging time," said Sheriff Prendergast. "His presence here today reinforces our shared commitment to preserving the safety and wellbeing of our residents. We cannot thank him enough for ensuring our community has the needed resources to recover, as well as those other affected counties north and south of us."