Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has put a pause on his campaign as the state faces the dual crises of a major storm and a racially motivated shooting. DeSantis announced during a news conference that he will remain in Florida to address Tropical Storm Idalia, which is expected to make landfall as a Category 2 hurricane later this week. The governor stated, "We're locked in on this, we're going to get this job done." DeSantis had previously scheduled campaign events in South Carolina but has canceled them in light of the approaching storm.

In addition to storm preparations, DeSantis attended a vigil for the victims of a racially motivated shooting in Jacksonville. A 21-year-old man killed three Black people in the attack before turning the gun on himself. DeSantis condemned the shooting and offered extra security resources to Edward Waters University, a historically Black university near the site of the attack. The governor emphasized that "targeting people because of their race has no place in the state of Florida."

As Governor DeSantis takes on these crises, it remains to be seen how he will balance his official duties with his political ambitions. DeSantis is running for president and has spent much of the past few months campaigning. However, the current challenges facing Florida may require his immediate attention and could impact his campaign schedule.