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Florida communities say they’re now bracing for disaster after FEMA axes $150M in grants for flood protection
FEMA yanked $150M in BRIC flood grants, impacting areas across Miami-Dade and Broward. Locals fear rising waters, spiking ...
Florida says it’s ready for hurricane season, with or without FEMA’s help
Kevin Guthrie, the head of Florida’s emergency management department, rattled off the state’s bragging rights: debris is picked up 24/7 after a storm, power is restored within 120 hours, roads are ...
Florida Democratic lawmakers denied access to Alligator Alcatraz 2 days after Trump visit
Florida lawmakers argued state law grants elected officials access to inspect state-operated facilities without approval, but ...
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Florida sues FEMA for denying aid to Trump supporters : NPR
Florida sues FEMA for denying aid to Trump supporters Fla. Attorney General Ashley Moody is suing Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell, and a former FEMA ...
Florida couple raise concerns, questions after $30,000 FEMA flood insurance check failed to clear — twice
When Hurricane Helene tore through Ruskin, Florida, in 2024, Robert Paul and his wife lost nearly everything. Their home was ...
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'Alligator Alcatraz' facility built in Florida | Border Watch with Jonathan Mejia
Florida received federal funding from FEMA for migrant detention facilities and President Donald Trump toured the facility ...
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Florida’s year-round sales tax exemption on essential hurricane supplies now in effect
Hurricane preparedness items like batteries, portable generators and tarps are permanently exempt from state sales tax.
In a word, wet. What's ahead for much of Florida through Fourth of July holiday
What happens over the holiday weekend all depends on where, how or if a tropical disturbance develops as it moves into the ...