Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the first county recognition of the life and legacy of conservative activist Charlie Kirk would be installed in his state.

Kirk was struck and killed by an assassin's bullet while he debated students at Utah Valley University and sparked a debate about the rise of political violence in the U.S., especially from the left-wing side of the aisle.

'Every city and county in America should follow the lead of Lake County, FL.'

DeSantis said Thursday in a statement on social media that a highway in Florida would bear Kirk's name.

"Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway has been approved by the Lake County Commission," wrote the governor.

"The road is a section of Wellness Way from US 27 to the Orange County line," he added. "Lake County’s dedicat

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