
Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie resigns to jump onto Collins ticket
Read full article: Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie resigns to jump onto Collins ticketFlorida Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie resigned Tuesday, one day after becoming Lt. Gov. Jay Collinsā running mate in his run for governor.

FEMA backlog leaves Florida disaster survivors waiting; 2 reform plans offer different paths forward
Read full article: FEMA backlog leaves Florida disaster survivors waiting; 2 reform plans offer different paths forwardAs Florida hurricane survivors wait for FEMA to approve their grant applications, Congress and a council appointed by President Trump push different plans to overhaul FEMA.

Trump council proposes sweeping changes to FEMA to pull back disaster support
Read full article: Trump council proposes sweeping changes to FEMA to pull back disaster supportA council meant to reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency proposed Thursday a series of long-awaited changes to the disaster recovery body that stop short of the administrationās promises to dismantle it, but could reduce the number of disasters the federal government supports and the amount of money it doles out.

Trump administration makes major changes to a report it commissioned on FEMA reforms, AP sources say
Read full article: Trump administration makes major changes to a report it commissioned on FEMA reforms, AP sources sayA draft report on reforms to the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been significantly reduced in size, according to three people familiar with the matter.

Top Florida official says āAlligator Alcatrazā will likely be empty within days, email shows
Read full article: Top Florida official says āAlligator Alcatrazā will likely be empty within days, email showsA top Florida official says the controversial state-run immigration detention facility in the Everglades will likely be empty in a matter of days, even as Republican Gov. Ron DeSantisā administration fights a federal judgeās order to shutter the facility dubbed āAlligator Alcatrazā by a late October deadline.
DeSantis says vacant North Florida prison will become āDeportation Depot,ā similar to āAlligator Alcatrazā
Read full article: DeSantis says vacant North Florida prison will become āDeportation Depot,ā similar to āAlligator AlcatrazāFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference at the closed Baker Correctional Institution in Sanderson to announce it will soon be operational as a detention facility he calls āDeportation Depot,ā selfsame in purpose and function to "Alligator Alcatraz."

Florida prepares to build a 2nd immigration detention center to join āAlligator Alcatrazā
Read full article: Florida prepares to build a 2nd immigration detention center to join āAlligator AlcatrazāFlorida Gov_ Ron DeSantisā administration is apparently preparing to build a second immigration detention center, awarding at least one contract for whatās labeled in state records as the āNorth Detention Facility.ā.

DHS flights out of āAlligator Alcatrazā have begun, Florida governor says
Read full article: DHS flights out of āAlligator Alcatrazā have begun, Florida governor saysFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis says the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has officially begun flying detainees out of the controversial āAlligator Alcatrazā migrant-detention facility.

Emails show DeSantis administration blindsided county officials with plans for 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Read full article: Emails show DeSantis administration blindsided county officials with plans for 'Alligator Alcatraz'Florida Gov. Ron DeSantisā administration left many local officials in the dark about the immigration detention center that rose from an isolated airstrip in the Everglades.

Florida Democrats launch lawsuit against Gov. DeSantis over āAlligator Alcatrazā access
Read full article: Florida Democrats launch lawsuit against Gov. DeSantis over āAlligator Alcatrazā accessA handful of Democratic state lawmakers in Florida filed a lawsuit on Thursday after they were denied entry into the āAlligator Alcatrazā immigration detention facility, according to court records.

Republican donors and Florida's hurricane know-how helped build 'Alligator Alcatraz' so quickly
Read full article: Republican donors and Florida's hurricane know-how helped build 'Alligator Alcatraz' so quicklyFlorida has converted an isolated airport in the Everglades into a massive immigration detention center called "Alligator Alcatraz."

Florida homeowners urged to consider flood insurance even if theyāre not in a risk zone
Read full article: Florida homeowners urged to consider flood insurance even if theyāre not in a risk zoneAs Central Florida communities continue rebuilding from recent devastating floods, emergency management officials warn that relying solely on flood zone designations could leave homeowners financially vulnerable.

What Florida homeowners should do to prepare before a hurricane or storm
Read full article: What Florida homeowners should do to prepare before a hurricane or stormYour home is probably your biggest investment, so experts advise to start preparing your home before a storm even comes. Here are some things you should do ahead of time.

Top Florida official picked for Trumpās FEMA Review Council. Hereās who made the cut
Read full article: Top Florida official picked for Trumpās FEMA Review Council. Hereās who made the cutOn Monday, President Donald Trump announced several picks for his FEMA Review Council, including a state official here in Florida.

Experts gather in New Orleans for the 2025 National Hurricane Conference
Read full article: Experts gather in New Orleans for the 2025 National Hurricane ConferenceThe 2025 National Hurricane Conference commences tomorrow morning! We'll be bringing you all sorts of coverage and wonderful information pertaining to the hurricane season, especially in terms of keeping you and your loved ones safe during Mother Nature's worst.
Florida governor announces reductions to some homeowners, car insurance rates for 2025
Read full article: Florida governor announces reductions to some homeowners, car insurance rates for 2025Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announces lower premiums for some customers of homeowners and car insurance providers, expected during 2025.
Central Florida goes through more than 2 dozen tornado warnings so far as Hurricane Milton nears
Read full article: Central Florida goes through more than 2 dozen tornado warnings so far as Hurricane Milton nearsA hurricane warning means hurricane conditions are expected in the specified area of the warning within 36 hours.

Central Floridians rush to stores to buy water, other supplies ahead of Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Central Floridians rush to stores to buy water, other supplies ahead of Hurricane MiltonPeople across Central Florida are rushing to stores ahead of Hurricane Milton and some stores are already out of essential supplies like water.

āVery large and very wet:ā Florida emergency leader Kevin Guthrie talks impact of Tropical Storm Debby
Read full article: āVery large and very wet:ā Florida emergency leader Kevin Guthrie talks impact of Tropical Storm DebbyTropical depression 4 strengthened into Tropical Storm Debby on Saturday as the storm continued to move through Gulf of Mexico toward Florida.

āWe are ready for that:ā Here are 5 things you should do to prepare for this hurricane season
Read full article: āWe are ready for that:ā Here are 5 things you should do to prepare for this hurricane seasonWith this hurricane season already breaking records, state and and local emergency management leaders are urging Floridians to start preparing now.

DeSantis discusses flooding in South Florida from tropical disturbance
Read full article: DeSantis discusses flooding in South Florida from tropical disturbanceFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed the stateās response to flooding in South Florida caused by intense rainfall from a tropical disturbance.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Cabinet OK new emergency facility amid hurricane prep
Read full article: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Cabinet OK new emergency facility amid hurricane prepFlorida is moving forward with plans to buy and retrofit a massive warehouse in Central Florida as a staging area to respond to hurricanes and other emergencies.
Florida tax package includes Freedom Month, multiple holidays, savings on insurance premiums
Read full article: Florida tax package includes Freedom Month, multiple holidays, savings on insurance premiumsFloridians will see tax relief in various areas throughout the next few months, including savings in homeowners or flood insurance premiums.
Florida pausing program that sent migrants to Marthaās Vineyard due to lack of volunteers
Read full article: Florida pausing program that sent migrants to Marthaās Vineyard due to lack of volunteersThe state of Florida has paused a program that shipped migrants to other parts of the country because it was not getting enough volunteers.

Another flight from Haiti lands in Orlando
Read full article: Another flight from Haiti lands in OrlandoA plane from Haiti with 28 people on board landed at Orlando International Airport on Tuesday night. A few hours prior, state Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-District 10, held a roundtable with members of Central Floridaās Haitian community.

Plane carrying evacuees from Haiti lands in Central Florida
Read full article: Plane carrying evacuees from Haiti lands in Central FloridaAmid the rising gang violence in Haiti, the first of what Florida Gov. DeSantis calls many flights that will bring Americans back to the United States and out of harmās way is expected to arrive at Orlando-Sanford International Airport Wednesday evening.

āOne of the most complicated things weāve ever done:ā Florida welcomes back nearly 300 Floridians from Israel
Read full article: āOne of the most complicated things weāve ever done:ā Florida welcomes back nearly 300 Floridians from IsraelOver the weekend, Floridaās governor welcomed back nearly 300 Floridians who were stuck in Israel.

One year later: Florida emergency management chief says Hurricane Ian recovery āhas a way to goā
Read full article: One year later: Florida emergency management chief says Hurricane Ian recovery āhas a way to goāThe recovery process from the massive destruction of Hurricane Ian has been ānonstop, 7 days a weekā and according to Florida Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie, the job is far from over.

Florida assessing damage after Hurricane Idalia hits the state
Read full article: Florida assessing damage after Hurricane Idalia hits the stateAs for restoration following storm damage, Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie urges residents to remember to make safety the priority.

Hurricane Ian offers important lessons as Florida preps for upcoming season
Read full article: Hurricane Ian offers important lessons as Florida preps for upcoming seasonAs the 2023 hurricane season starts, memories are still fresh of Hurricane Ian causing billions of dollars in damage and pushing water across Southwest Florida barrier islands.

Remember that crazy early-morning emergency alert in Florida? Hereās what happened
Read full article: Remember that crazy early-morning emergency alert in Florida? Hereās what happenedThe CEO of the company blamed for an early-morning emergency alert that woke up many Floridians explains what happened.

State replaces Tiger Dams in Daytona Beach Shores to make way for nesting sea turtles
Read full article: State replaces Tiger Dams in Daytona Beach Shores to make way for nesting sea turtlesFor hours on Saturday, News 6 got an up-close look as state-contracted crews in Daytona Beach Shores replaced a flood control system ā Tiger Dams, in this case ā with large sand bags.
Gov. DeSantis talks hurricane recovery, gives $1M from disaster fund to South Florida schools
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis talks hurricane recovery, gives $1M from disaster fund to South Florida schoolsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday held a news conference at a street corner near Fort Myers, recapping the stateās ongoing recovery efforts in South Florida after Hurricane Ian, previewing some future plans and awarding money to local education foundations.

Gov. DeSantis hands Volusia County $37.6M for post-hurricane beach bolstering
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis hands Volusia County $37.6M for post-hurricane beach bolsteringFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis gave away another multi-million-dollar check, this time for beach erosion projects in Volusia County.
Florida emergency chief seeks changes in disaster response
Read full article: Florida emergency chief seeks changes in disaster responseFloridaās emergency-management director wants lawmakers to make changes to help with disaster preparation and response, pointing to issues that have arisen as the state recovers from Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole.

Vandals cause $1 million in damage to Volusia dam system installed after hurricanes, officials say
Read full article: Vandals cause $1 million in damage to Volusia dam system installed after hurricanes, officials sayAn experimental system in Volusia County that was installed to serve as a temporary sea wall and reinforce the coastline after hurricanes was vandalized, according to Floridaās emergency management team.

Floridaās director of emergency management outlines hurricane recovery, federal assistance
Read full article: Floridaās director of emergency management outlines hurricane recovery, federal assistanceHurricane season is officially over, but the impacts from Ian and Nicole will linger for years to come.

Governor expected to sign declaration of disaster request for Hurricane Nicole
Read full article: Governor expected to sign declaration of disaster request for Hurricane NicoleFloridaās emergency management team is set to present Gov. Ron DeSantis with damage assessments to be used as evidence to request major federal disaster declarations for public assistance and individual assistance in the wake of Hurricane Nicole.

3K travel trailers āready to goā for Florida families in need of temporary shelter
Read full article: 3K travel trailers āready to goā for Florida families in need of temporary shelterFlorida will have an estimated 2,500 to 3,000 travel trailers available for families in need of short term shelter, the state says.

Florida emergency management director assembling post-hurricane task force
Read full article: Florida emergency management director assembling post-hurricane task forceThe director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management said his first glimpse of the damage along the Volusia County coastline was far worse than the TV news video and photographs presented.

Florida emergency management director: Nicole coastal damage could have been worse
Read full article: Florida emergency management director: Nicole coastal damage could have been worseDamage sustained along the Volusia coastline from Nicole was far less than anticipated, said Florida's emergency management director Thursday.

āIt is critical:ā Floridians urged by state to review storm prep plans as Invest 98L threatens east coast
Read full article: āIt is critical:ā Floridians urged by state to review storm prep plans as Invest 98L threatens east coastFDEM Director Kevin Guthrie urged Floridians to prepare for increased storm risks.

Post-storm housing initiatives, more announced at DeSantis event in Fort Myers Beach
Read full article: Post-storm housing initiatives, more announced at DeSantis event in Fort Myers BeachGov. Ron DeSantis announced new developments in disaster-recovery efforts still underway nearly a month after Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida.

Gov. DeSantis wants fishery disaster declaration from Feds after Hurricane Ian damages over 5K vessels in South Florida
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis wants fishery disaster declaration from Feds after Hurricane Ian damages over 5K vessels in South FloridaFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Saturday held a news conference at Burnt Store Marina, a yachting resort in Punta Gorda.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis talks rescues, restoring power in Hurricane Ianās wake
Read full article: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis talks rescues, restoring power in Hurricane Ianās wakeGov. Ron DeSantis said rescue teams deployed in Ianās aftermath had already performed more than 1,900 rescues across Florida as of Monday, less than a week after the storm made landfall in Florida.

Florida clears way for jobless benefits after Hurricane Ian
Read full article: Florida clears way for jobless benefits after Hurricane IanState officials have taken steps to make it easier for people in areas affected by Hurricane Ian to receive unemployment benefits, as recovery efforts from the massive storm continued Monday and the death toll mounted.

At least 44 dead after Hurricane Ian ravages Florida, officials say
Read full article: At least 44 dead after Hurricane Ian ravages Florida, officials sayAt least 44 people are dead after Hurricane Ian ripped across Florida, according to the latest numbers provided by the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
āThis is a much different storm:ā Florida Gov. DeSantis warns against Hurricane Ian impacts
Read full article: āThis is a much different storm:ā Florida Gov. DeSantis warns against Hurricane Ian impactsAs Florida braces for Hurricane Ian, Gov. Ron DeSantis held multiple news conferences Tuesday to warn against the stormās impacts.
Gov. DeSantis, state officials discuss plan for potential impact of major hurricane in Florida
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis, state officials discuss plan for potential impact of major hurricane in FloridaFloridaās governor and emergency management leaders say the Federal Emergency Management Agency is already assisting the state in preparing for Ianās impact.

Supply chain issues could impact how long it takes to restore power after storm
Read full article: Supply chain issues could impact how long it takes to restore power after stormSupply chain issues could impact how long it takes for power companies to restore electricity after a powerful storm hits Central Florida.

Supply chain issues could keep some Florida neighborhoods without power for months after a hurricane
Read full article: Supply chain issues could keep some Florida neighborhoods without power for months after a hurricaneAs hurricane season hits its peak, Floridaās top emergency manager is warning of the potential for major electrical problems after a storm hits.

Increased demand for shelters expected if hurricanes threaten Florida coast
Read full article: Increased demand for shelters expected if hurricanes threaten Florida coastWith COVID-19 protocols lifted, and people pinching pennies as inflation has hit a four-decade high, emergency-management officials anticipate people will opt for public shelters rather than drive to hotels hundreds of miles away when storms approach.

DeSantis declares emergency in 30 counties after cold front slams Florida farms
Read full article: DeSantis declares emergency in 30 counties after cold front slams Florida farmsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order Wednesday declaring a state of emergency in 30 counties where agriculture was hit hard by a cold front in late January.
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New Florida law includes Freedom Week. Hereās what that means
Read full article: New Florida law includes Freedom Week. Hereās what that meansFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a tax relief package into law that includes the stateās first-ever Freedom Week and extends the stateās Back to School tax-free period.











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