Florida officials successfully evacuated 28 residents from Jamaica following the devastation caused by Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Saturday.

The Florida Division of Emergency Management began evacuation efforts Oct. 31, working closely with local authorities to bring stranded Floridians home safely. The rescue flight departed Jamaica earlier Saturday and landed at Tampa International Airport.

“Throughout my time as governor, Florida has rescued our residents from warzones and in the wake of natural disasters,” DeSantis said. “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.”

FDEM Executive Director Ke

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