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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.
‘Very large and very wet:’ Florida emergency leader Kevin Guthrie talks impact of Tropical Storm Debby
Read full article: ‘Very large and very wet:’ 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.
‘We are ready for that:’ Here are 5 things you should do to prepare for this hurricane season
Read full article: ‘We are ready for that:’ 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 state’s 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 Martha’s Vineyard due to lack of volunteers
Read full article: Florida pausing program that sent migrants to Martha’s 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 Florida’s 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 harm’s way is expected to arrive at Orlando-Sanford International Airport Wednesday evening.
‘One of the most complicated things we’ve ever done:’ Florida welcomes back nearly 300 Floridians from Israel
Read full article: ‘One of the most complicated things we’ve ever done:’ Florida welcomes back nearly 300 Floridians from IsraelOver the weekend, Florida’s governor welcomed back nearly 300 Floridians who were stuck in Israel.
One year later: Florida emergency management chief says Hurricane Ian recovery ‘has a way to go’
Read full article: One year later: Florida emergency management chief says Hurricane Ian recovery ‘has a way to go’The recovery process from the massive destruction of Hurricane Ian has been “nonstop, 7 days a week” 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? Here’s what happened
Read full article: Remember that crazy early-morning emergency alert in Florida? Here’s 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 — Tiger Dams, in this case — 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 state’s 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 responseFlorida’s 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 Florida’s emergency management team.
Florida’s director of emergency management outlines hurricane recovery, federal assistance
Read full article: Florida’s 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 NicoleFlorida’s 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 ‘ready to go’ for Florida families in need of temporary shelter
Read full article: 3K travel trailers ‘ready to go’ 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.
‘It is critical:’ Floridians urged by state to review storm prep plans as Invest 98L threatens east coast
Read full article: ‘It is critical:’ 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 Ian’s wake
Read full article: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis talks rescues, restoring power in Hurricane Ian’s wakeGov. Ron DeSantis said rescue teams deployed in Ian’s 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.
‘This is a much different storm:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis warns against Hurricane Ian impacts
Read full article: ‘This is a much different storm:’ 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 storm’s 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 FloridaFlorida’s governor and emergency management leaders say the Federal Emergency Management Agency is already assisting the state in preparing for Ian’s 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, Florida’s 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.
New Florida law includes Freedom Week. Here’s what that means
Read full article: New Florida law includes Freedom Week. Here’s what that meansFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a tax relief package into law that includes the state’s first-ever Freedom Week and extends the state’s Back to School tax-free period.