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28 Floridians Evacuated From Jamaica, DeSantis Confirms

Much of the island was destroyed by Hurricane Melissa on Oct. 28.
28 Floridians Evacuated From Jamaica, DeSantis Confirms
Florida’s Lt. Gov. Jay Collins (R) and Emergency Managemeent Executive Director Kevin Guthrie (C) greet rescued Floridians back from Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa on Nov. 1, 2025. Courtesy of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins
T.J. Muscaro
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Floridians trapped in Jamaica during Hurricane Melissa were flown home on Nov. 1.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that 28 residents of his state were flown off the devastated island after he directed the Florida Division of Emergency Management to begin evacuation efforts on Oct. 31. After working with local officials, the rescue flight left Saturday and arrived at Tampa International Airport that evening.

T.J. Muscaro
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T.J. Muscaro is an award-winning reporter and NASA Correspondent for The Epoch Times, covering the Artemis program, Space Force, and other public and private ambitions within the growing space industry. Based in Tampa, Florida, he also covers stories of extreme weather and disaster relief, as well as various matters of national and international politics.