Evacuation Flight from Haiti Lands in Florida

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis chartered a flight to evacuate 14 U.S. citizens from Haiti to Orlando, Florida, amid increasing violence. Approximately 500 Americans, including 360 Floridians, have sought evacuation assistance. The state government is providing free flights for U.S. citizens, with over 1,600 Americans seeking assistance. DeSantis has directed the state National Guard and law enforcement to protect the southern coast from illicit vessels coming from Haiti, as the country grapples with escalating gang violence.