Fact-checking Ron DeSantis' 2023 State of the State claims about crime, Florida’s growth

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis kicked off the legislative session with a speech focused on illegal immigration, crime rates and “the battle for freedom.” His claims about the state’s growth and falling crime rate were accurate.

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