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Mitch PerrySeptember 12, 2017

Tampa Democratic Representative Kathy Castor is pressing for an increase in federal disaster aid to the highest share possible to help Floridians recover rapidly from the damage caused by Hurricane Irma. “I intend to be a proactive partner to our local Tampa and Hillsborough County communities to speed recovery,” Castor said in a statement Tuesday. […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 12, 2017

For safety reasons, Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine is declaring a curfew for Tuesday night, beginning 11 p.m. through 7 a.m. “The curfew is mandatory and will be strictly enforced by Miami Beach Police Department,” Levine announced in a statement Tuesday afternoon. Residents to the city could return to their homes Tuesday morning, following a […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 12, 2017

More professional sports teams are contributing to relief efforts in Florida following the destructive path of Hurricane Irma. The National Hockey League and its two Florida franchises — the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers — announced Tuesday that they are making a joint donation of $2.7 million to those affected across the state from […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 12, 2017

Tampa-based property insurance claim lawyer Chip Merlin was labeled “the master of disaster” in a Tampa Bay Times article last year based on his practice of representing insurance claims for natural disaster victims. With Hurricane Irma laying serious waste to all parts of the Sunshine State, FloridaPolitics.com contacted Merlin to ask him what property owners in Florida […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 11, 2017

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have committed $1 million to the American Red Cross in support of relief efforts that are underway in response to Hurricane Irma. “Hurricane Irma left a path of destruction throughout the entire state of Florida,” Bucs Co-Chairman Bryan Glazer said in a statement. “The long recovery process is already underway, and the entire Buccaneer organization […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 11, 2017

Just because Hurricane Irma has left the state doesn’t mean that everything is back to normal in the Sunshine State. Take gasoline, for instance. It’s still hard for many Floridians to gas up, which is a major problem with so many people wanting to return to their homes. Referring to how the U.S. government created […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 11, 2017

Mayor Bob Buckhorn says restoring electricity to the hundreds of thousands of citizens in Tampa currently without it is issue number one the day after Hurricane Irma barreled through Florida Sunday night. “It’s power,” the mayor told CNBC’s “Power Lunch” when asked what was the biggest problem facing his city. “We know how miserable this […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 10, 2017

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Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn declared Sunday morning that a curfew will begin tonight at 6 p.m. in Tampa, and will not be lifted until he and other city officials deem it safe after Hurricane Irma passes. “I’m serious about that and Tampa Police is serious about that,” Buckhorn said, adding, “We will be very aggressive […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 10, 2017

More than 21,000 people had taken refuge in Hillsborough County shelters by 9 a.m. Sunday. Here is the most updated list of the shelters that are open and closed: These shelters are currently OPEN: * Barrington Middle School, 5925 Village Center Drive, Lithia (wheelchair-accessible) * Benito Middle School, 10101 Cross Creek […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 9, 2017

Earlier this summer, The Washington Post reported that the Tampa Bay area was due for a major hurricane and that if a big one occured, “the damage would likely surpass Katrina.” “This potentially could be the big one,” U.S. Senator Bill Nelson agreed when asked about his concerns about Hurricane Irma while visiting with reporters inside the Hillsborough County Emergency […]

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Kathy Castor wants increased federal disaster aid for Florida after Irma

Philip Levine sets curfew, bans booze sales in Miami Beach Tuesday night

Tampa Bay Lightning, Florida Panthers and the NHL give $2.7 million for Irma relief

‘Master of disaster’ Chip Merlin on post-Irma property insurance claims

Tampa Bay Bucs donate $1 million to Red Cross Irma relief efforts

Bill Nelson asks Dept. of Energy to address Florida’s gas shortage

Bob Buckhorn says the restoration of power is Tampa’s biggest issue after Irma

Bob Buckhorn warns curfew violators in Tampa as Irma approaches

More than 21,000 people are now in Hillsborough County shelters

Bill Nelson in Tampa: ‘This potentially could be the big one’