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Florida state senator appears to faint during news conference with DeSantis

  • On Tuesday in Miami, Florida State Senator Ileana Garcia fainted while speaking at an event where Governor Ron DeSantis was present.
  • Garcia, delivering remarks on environmental legislation, turned to DeSantis and said she was not feeling well before slumping to her side.
  • Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo caught Garcia to prevent her from falling, guided her to a seat, and officials brought her water as the event paused.
  • After a brief pause, Garcia stood, returned to the podium, resumed speaking with a joke, and said to DeSantis, "Governor, forgive me," while he reassured her by saying, "We got you."
  • Garcia described the experience as nerve-racking but her "moment," expressing appreciation for DeSantis' grace, and she completed her address despite the fainting episode.
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FOX13news broke the news in Florida, United States on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
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