DeSantis reportedly refuses Harris’s calls as Florida braces for new hurricane

Aide says Republican governor is dodging contact with vice-president over Helene recovery because it seemed political'

Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida is reportedly refusing calls about storm recovery from Kamala Harris, more than a week after Hurricane Helene hit the state and two days before intensifying Hurricane Milton is expected to hit the south-west of the state.

Citing a DeSantis aide, NBC News reported on Monday that the Republican governor was dodging the Democratic presidential nominee's calls because they seemed political".