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Drew WilsonJanuary 15, 2019

In his second week on the job, Gov. Ron DeSantis will take a second tour of the Panhandle communities hardest hit by Hurricane Michael. In a Monday news conference in Miami-Dade, DeSantis said he’ll head back to the other corner of the state on Wednesday, this time with Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Brock Long […]

Jacob OglesOctober 11, 2018

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Democratic congressional challenger Jennifer Zimmerman took a swipe at Republican U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz for heading to Washington, D.C. as his district faced a storm. But officials with Gaetz’s office say he likely better serves constituents from the capitol — he meets with the FEMA director on storm response today — and the congressman has […]

Scott PowersOctober 10, 2018

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Sea ports and airports in the path of Hurricane Michael have closed, volitile facilities like chemical plants are being monitored, Naitonal Guard troops military equipment are mobilizing, and federal authorities are calling on people in affected areas to stay off the roads. Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Brock Long Wednesday morning urged people in the […]

Scott PowersOctober 9, 2018

President Donald Trump has signed a declaration of a pre-landfall emergency for Florida, setting the stage for federal agencies to mobilize into the Panhandle and north Florida and assure federal funding for preparations and recovery before Hurricane Michael arrives. Trump’s action, requested by Florida Gov. Rick Scott and supported by Florida’s U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio […]

Associated PressSeptember 27, 2017

Relatives helped Maribel Valentin Espino find shelter when Hurricane Maria roared through her community in northern Puerto Rico. Neighbors formed volunteer brigades to cut fallen trees and clear twisty mountain roads after the storm had passed. Now, friends and a local cattle ranch provide the water they need to survive in the tropical heat. Valentin […]

Jim RosicaSeptember 26, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott has “reaffirmed Florida’s commitment to supporting Puerto Rico following the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria,” according to a Tuesday news release. Scott “has notified the Florida National Guard and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) to be on standby for deployment following an official request for assistance from Puerto Rico, and the […]

Jim RosicaSeptember 14, 2017

The group that calls itself the conservative alternative to AARP is calling on the federal government to investigate the deaths of eight South Florida nursing home residents who died after Hurricane Irma knocked out their power. Dan Weber, founder and CEO of the Association of Mature American Citizens, sent a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator […]

Jim RosicaSeptember 5, 2017

No rest for Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday, as his daily agenda shows a schedule packed with planning items in advance of Hurricane Irma‘s track toward the state. At 7:30 a.m., the governor had a weather briefing with Division of Emergency Management Director Bryan Koon. An hour later, he was set for a call with county […]

Tag: Brock Long

Ron DeSantis heading back to Northwest Florida Wednesday

Jennifer Zimmerman questions Matt Gaetz whereabouts during Michael

FEMA, federal agencies prepare as ports close, National Guard readies

President Trump signs emergency declaration for 35 Florida counties

‘Nothing, nothing.’ Aid lags in hurricane-torn Puerto Rico

Rick Scott: Florida is ready to help Puerto Rico

Seniors group calls on feds to investigate nursing home deaths

Rick Scott on hurricane duty