Florida state senator appears to faint during news conference with DeSantis

Florida State Senator faints during DeSantis event

Florida State Senator Lleana Garcia appeared to faint after saying she didn't feel well while speaking during a press conference hosted by Governor Ron DeSantis on Tuesday.

MIAMI, Fla. - Florida State Senator Lleana Garcia appeared to faint after saying she didn't feel well while speaking during a press conference hosted by Governor Ron DeSantis on Tuesday.

The state's surgeon general, Joseph Ladapo was near Garcia at the time and was able to help her out.

"We've got you, we've got you, we've got you," Ladapo said as he guided her into a seat on the stage.

A Florida state senator appeared to faint during a news conference with DeSantis on Tuesday afternoon.

Garcia was able to compose herself and continued her address during the press conference.

"Are you kidding, this was my moment. I could not," she said. "Nerveracking, but this was my moment and I so appreciate your grace, Governor DeSantis."

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Garcia is a republican, and she serves District 36 in southern Florida.

The backstory:

Before Garcia spoke, DeSantis announced that he is banning fluoride in Florida's drinking water.

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The Source: Information for this story came from a live news conference in Miami.

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