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Associated PressAugust 21, 2025

The judge said that she expected the population of the facility to decline within 60 days through the transferring of the detainees to other facilities.

Associated PressJuly 17, 2025

The 100-plus emails dated June 21 to July 1 underscore the breakneck speed at which the Governor’s team built the facility.

Gabrielle RussonJune 20, 2025

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'This is an ongoing effort,' DeSantis said early Friday.

Gabrielle RussonMay 30, 2025

The Governor criticized lawmakers for not having a sales tax holiday for hurricane supplies in place before the season begins.

Drew DixonMay 6, 2025

3 hurricanes that struck Florida in 2024 caused a combined $138B in damage in the state.

Staff ReportsMarch 11, 2025

The state has partnered with a tech consulting firm to streamline disaster response and recovery.

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 10, 2025

'States do have a very good track record in this country of working together.'

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 10, 2025

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Florida's Director of Emergency Management is battle-tested. Will he be the White House pick?

A.G. GancarskiOctober 12, 2024

'Never been done before on this scale.'

A.G. GancarskiOctober 7, 2024

'That is an absolute worst case scenario for the Tampa area.'

Tag: Florida Division of Emergency Management
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