Florida Meteorologist Criticizes DeSantis Over Climate Legislation

Steve MacLaughlin urges viewers to vote, citing rollback of climate policies amid record heat and flooding

Governor DeSantis signed a bill removing climate change as a policy priority in Florida.
Meteorologist Steve MacLaughlin condemned the legislation on-air, calling it the 'Don't Say Climate Change' law.
MacLaughlin highlighted recent extreme weather events in Florida and urged viewers to research candidates' climate positions.
DeSantis's communications director defended the legislation, emphasizing energy independence and rejecting 'radical' climate agendas.
The meteorologist's stance received both praise and criticism, with concerns about potential impacts on station revenues.