‘Free state’ of Florida: DeSantis touts freedom, decries covid mandates

  • Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, right, answers questions from reporters after addressing a joint session of a legislative session, Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)
    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, right, answers questions from reporters after addressing a joint session of a legislative session, Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

    TALLAHASSEE — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made it clear in his State of the State speech Tuesday that he likes teachers, first responders and freedom and he doesn’t like Dr. Anthony Fauci, critical race…