Heightened partisan rhetoric on the federal government shutdown hit Central Florida when a congressman said Democrats were to blame if the shutdown hurt recovery efforts in storm-damaged Lake County.

State emergency management officials say they're facing funding challenges from the federal government that threaten the country's ability to respond to crises.

Long-awaited repairs to Sanford's marina could finally be made, three years after Hurricane Ian flooded the riverwalk and damaged docks.

As we hit the height of hurricane season, leaders in Seminole County are planning for what factors may impact the cost of recovery.

President Donald Trump has floated the idea of “getting rid of” the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which manages federal disaster response.

Flagler County's fragile coastline is getting a major facelift with $9 million announced for dune restoration near MalaCompra Beach Park.

A popular Volusia County park is closing for a big repair and improvement project.

City leaders in Lake Helen are meeting Thursday night to confront a growing financial burden, nearly $2 million in storm recovery expenses that still haven’t been reimbursed by FEMA.

With concern and confusion over how the federal government will respond to disasters this summer, aid groups are readying to expand the ways they help communities after hurricanes, fires and other storms.

Nearly three years after Hurricane Ian damaged Sanford’s marina, the city says it’s still hoping FEMA will reimburse it for the repairs.

As Hurricane Milton approached, local businesses in Kissimmee took proactive measures to safeguard their properties.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is calling for action ahead of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season from past applicants whose claims are still pending due to some degree of missing documentation.

As hurricane season begins, the Federal Emergency Management Agency could face significant challenges amid budget cuts.

No place is more vulnerable to hurricanes in the 50 U.S. states than the Florida Keys.

On Monday, President Donald Trump announced several picks for his FEMA Review Council, including a state official here in Florida.

Homeowners can take these measures to protect their homes and belongings from flooding during hurricanes or other major storms.

Here are five tips to prepare for flooding ahead of hurricane season.

Information from the Disaster Dollar Database suggests that Florida could be severely impacted by the dissolution of FEMA, if it were to happen.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has reiterated his stance on eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency during a recent visit to Central Florida.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made a hefty declaration at a conference in Orlando on Wednesday — the latest in a series of policy proposals that the governor has pushed for in recent months.

The federal government’s steward of funding for public broadcasting stations has sued the Trump administration over its pause in grant payments for upgrading the nation’s emergency alert system.

The same day a confirmed EF-2 tornado hit Seminole County, the city of Sanford took action to hopefully claim millions of dollars after a different disaster.

Over a dozen New Smyrna Beach homes are set to either be demolished and rebuilt or raised off the ground to meet emergency standards. This initiative is part of FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, which helps homeowners who have been flooded.

After Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton pounded Florida’s Gulf Coast last year, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is borrowing $2 billion to pay National Flood Insurance Program claims.

Recent comments by President Trump have stirred discussions, as he suggested that FEMA might need to be revamped or possibly even discontinued.

Of the 118,000 FEMA applications made following the L.

President Donald Trump is preparing to reshape the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which has been on the frontlines of responding to disasters in California and North Carolina.

Volusia County is taking proactive steps to mitigate flooding risks by purchasing a hurricane-damaged home in the Ormond Beach area.

Over the past two decades, extreme weather events and record-breaking temperatures fueled by climate change have put more lives at risk.

Evacuating a wildfire area can be scary, but experts say people can significantly improve their own safety with a little preparation and situational awareness.

If you sustained losses from hurricanes Helene or Milton, your deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is quickly approaching.

If the government shuts down, essential services remain in place, but others will be stopped or delayed. Here are some ways a government shutdown could affect people living in Central Florida.

Nearly two months after Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida, the state is still reeling from the devastation and flooding wrought by the storm.

The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency says money available to help communities hit by disasters has shrunk after back-to-back hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Time is running out for Central Florida residents impacted by Hurricane Milton to apply for free temporary roof repairs through Operation Blue Roof Program.

City leaders are alerting 400 Port Orange mobile homeowners that they need to make repairs, or the city and residents could be ousted from getting help from FEMA in the future.

If you need help in Volusia County applying for Operation Blue Roof or FEMA assistance after Hurricane Milton, representatives will be available to help this Friday.

Seminole County residents can now register for disaster recovery assistance at a newly opened FEMA pop-up registration site at the Westside Community Center in Sanford.

Seminole County residents can now register for disaster recovery assistance at a FEMA pop-up registration site at the Winter Springs Civic Center.

We took questions from News 6 viewers to a senior FEMA official to get answers on the different programs available and how to apply for assistance after Hurricane Milton.

We're here to help get you some answers.

The emergency management chief of the Florida county where Hurricane Milton made landfall earlier this month is warning about reports of scammers who are posing as Federal Emergency Management Agency officials and trying to get financial information from the storm’s victims.

An Ormond Beach couple hopes the federal government will approve their application to purchase their flooded home, but they fear they could be shortchanged in the process.

The White House says the federal government has approved nearly $2 billion in assistance across six states to help people hit hard by hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Hurricane Milton is behind us, but flooding is still impacting people along the St. Johns River.

President Biden approved a major disaster declaration for Florida because of Hurricane Milton. The declaration includes most of the state and includes individual and housing assistance for critical needs, a temporary place to stay, repairs and more.

Milton is set to become the second hurricane to strike Florida in two weeks, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency is once again positioning supplies and personnel where they’re needed and coordinating with state and local officials.

On Saturday morning, President Biden approved a major disaster declaration for Florida because of Hurricane Milton. The declaration includes most of the state and includes individual and housing assistance for critical needs, a temporary place to stay, repairs and more.

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says the agency tasked with helping communities recover from Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters does not have enough money to make it through the hurricane season.

Vice President Kamala Harris will tour damage caused by Helene in Georgia and North Carolina, as the devastating and deadly storm has also roiled the political calendar just over a month from Election Day.

Central Florida managed to escape most of the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, but there are still some people in the area who had serious damage to their homes.

Florida homeowners and renters in 17 counties impacted by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Here are five tips to prepare for flooding ahead of hurricane season.

Flooding is a problem even without hurricanes and knowing whether or not to purchase flood insurance is important. Checking to see where your property is located in relation to flood zones is critical.

Here are five tips to prepare for flooding ahead of hurricane season.

Restoration expert explains how to keep water of your house as hurricane season begins.

Here are five tips to prepare for flooding ahead of hurricane season.

When there’s a major emergency, it’s not just the first responders who answer the call – hundreds are working behind the scenes coordinating efforts.

The alerts are expected to be sent out to cell phones, radios and televisions.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency and Florida Division of Emergency Management issued bulletins Saturday with instructions on how to appeal a FEMA decision regarding one’s eligibility for assistance in Hurricane Idalia’s wake.

President Joe Biden on Thursday approved a federal disaster declaration to help state and local recovery efforts after the Category 3 Hurricane Idalia slammed into North Florida’s Big Bend region and caused widespread damage.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday said the state has requested a federal disaster declaration for 25 counties that were under a hurricane warning while Idalia pressed into the Big Bend as a major storm the day prior.

With both Orange and Volusia counties being spared from severe storm damage, available resources are heading to parts of Florida with the most devastation.

Seven months after hurricanes Ian and Nicole battered Volusia County, a handful of residents are a step closer to preventing their homes from flooding when the next storm hits.

It's been six months since the last hurricane hit Central Florida, and many communities are still cleaning up. On top of that, they're seeing major insurance cost hikes — and the latest hit will be flood insurance.

Lisa Chiarizzi says every time it rains, water comes right up to her pool deck. She and her husband, Bruce, bought their house close to the Tomoka River 9 years ago hoping it would be their forever home. Since then, she says it’s flooded three times.

The City of New Smyrna Beach will be elevating nine homes in flood-prone areas to avoid damage.

The deadline is Monday, Feb. 13 for residents in Volusia, Brevard, Flagler, and Lake counties to apply for FEMA assistance as related to Hurricane Nicole.

Kim Fuller with FEMA says about 50% of the people with hurricane damage to their homes qualify for hotel benefits, but only a small portion are using those benefits.

Three Disaster Recovery Centers in Central Florida are permanently closing.

If you still need to apply for FEMA disaster assistance, the deadline is approaching fast.

One million Floridians have already applied for FEMA assistance for Hurricane Ian and are in various stages of being processed.

Thursday marks the final day for anyone impacted by Hurricane Ian to apply for disaster assistance with FEMA.

If you haven’t applied for Hurricane Ian FEMA assistance yet and need to, you have three weeks left to do so.

Disaster Recovery Centers across Florida that remain open to assist people impacted by recent hurricanes Ian and Nicole have posted holiday closures for Christmas and New Year’s, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

With FEMA relief now available for Hurricane Nicole victims in Central Florida's coastal counties, many residents are hoping it will help them get started rebuilding.

If you live on a boat – and it was your primary residence before and during Hurricane Ian – and sustained hurricane damage, you may quality for federal assistance, FEMA recently announced.

Florida homeowners, renters, businesses, and nonprofit groups impacted by Hurricane Ian’s late September fury have received more than $1 billion in super low interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Assistance, according to a SBA spokesperson.

Florida will have an estimated 2,500 to 3,000 travel trailers available for families in need of short term shelter, the state says.

People impacted by Hurricane Ian have more time to apply for federal disaster assistance.

FEMA announced that, at the request of the State of Florida, those impacted by Hurricane Ian now have additional time to apply for federal disaster assistance.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the launch of the Unite Florida Recovery Portal to connect Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian to important recovery resources, including housing support.

Volusia County officials announced that the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will reopen on Monday, Nov. 14. to those who were impacted by Hurricane Ian.

Flagler County announced that it has finished its initial assessment for Hurricane Nicole's impacts, which caused approximately $23.7 million in damages.

Residents at the Good Samaritan Village community got a chance to meet with FEMA officials on site.

The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Ian is less than a month away.

FEMA announced on Saturday, Oct. 29 that is is hiring for more than 300 jobs in Kissimmee, Orlando, Brandon, Fort Myers and Sarasota as the agency continues to help in Hurricane Ian recovery efforts.

The deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance because of Hurricane Ian is one month away, and FEMA is holding an event Monday in Volusia County to help residents affected.

Residents of Cypress Landing Apartments in Orlando were able to meet in person with a FEMA representative at Oak Ridge High School on Wednesday.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced new developments in disaster-recovery efforts still underway nearly a month after Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida.

Three weeks after Hurricane Ian hit, neighbors in one Volusia County community pleaded for federal help to elevate their homes to avert more flooding.

The full scope of the damage wrought by Hurricane Ian is still coming into focus across Central Florida, as the estimated costs continue to climb in several counties.

Orange County suffered more than $200 million in damage because of Hurricane Ian, according to a final estimate released Wednesday by the county.

People living at a Volusia County emergency shelter are expressing mixed emotions after finding out the shelter is shutting down.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Saturday held a news conference at Burnt Store Marina, a yachting resort in Punta Gorda.

FEMA’s mobile registration intake center has been traveling around Seminole County since Hurricane Ian struck, offering an easy way to apply for aid. But officials say some residents are getting an unexpected notification.

Thousands of people across Florida are eligible for disaster assistance from FEMA following Hurricane Ian. But if you are applying for help, FEMA wants you to apply for a disaster loan from the Small Business Administration too.

FEMA opened a DRC Wednesday at the Florida Dept. of Health-Volusia office at 1845 Holsonback Drive in Daytona Beach.

A new FEMA Disaster Recovery Center opened in Polk County, giving another resource to people impacted by Hurricane Ian.

Volusia County says damages from Hurricane Ian have reached beyond three-quarters of a million dollars, and these are not the final numbers.