House Democrats call for immediate FEMA funding for hurricane response

The group wants to bolster the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Small Business Administration, which provide disaster assistance.

by Jay Waagmeester and Florida Phoenix October 10, 2024October 16, 2024

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DeSantis says climate change and weather control are both conspiracy theories

“There’s precedent for all this in history. Like it is hurricane season, you are going to have tropical weather.”

by Jay Waagmeester and Florida Phoenix October 10, 2024April 5, 2025

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Florida flooding still a fear in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, including along Hillsborough River

Guthrie also said a big part of storm recovery will be responding to inland flooding along the Hillsborough River, Little Wekiva River and St. Johns River.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida October 10, 2024February 28, 2025

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Milton will produce a ‘major, major punch and do an awful lot of damage,’ says Florida Gov. DeSantis

About 50,000 utility line workers are expected by Wednesday night to be in position to start restoring electricity after the storm passes.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida October 9, 2024April 16, 2025

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‘The time to prepare…is quickly coming to an end’: Tampa Bay braces for Hurricane Milton

Forecasters are still predicting 8-12 feet of surge in some areas.

by Colin Wolf October 9, 2024April 21, 2025

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‘It’s just really demoralizing’: FEMA chief says disinformation surrounding hurricane response is worst she’s ever seen

“If it creates so much fear that my staff don’t want to go out in the field, then we’re not going to be in a position where we can help people.”

by Jennifer Shutt and Florida Phoenix October 9, 2024February 7, 2025

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Hurricane Milton: Despite long lines at the pump, Florida officials say there is no fuel shortage

“Be prepared that you’re not going to be able to go 75 miles an hour to get out of Dodge on the interstates right now.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida October 8, 2024October 16, 2024

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‘We have gotten what we need from the feds’: DeSantis, officials debunk rumors FEMA won’t have resources for Hurricane Milton

“No money is being diverted from disaster response needs.”

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix October 8, 2024November 10, 2024

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Florida tolls suspended, as residents evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton

“Fuel continues to arrive at Florida ports. However, there are long lines at some gas stations.”

by News Service of Florida October 8, 2024October 22, 2024

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Federal appeals court backs Florida on protest law, saying peaceful protesters are not threatened

A three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the law is not unconstitutionally vague.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida October 8, 2024June 6, 2025

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As Hurricane Milton approaches, Florida braces for storm surge and power outages

While the exact path is unclear, it could hit the heavily populated Tampa Bay area.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida October 7, 2024February 18, 2025

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Milton is now a Category 5 hurricane, with Tampa Bay still within cone

Forecasters believe the storm will enter some unfavorable wind sheer and dry air over the next 36 hours.

by Colin Wolf October 7, 2024December 25, 2024

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DeSantis OKs voting changes in wake of hurricane, but NAACP, ACLU and others want more

Thirteen counties are affected, including Hillsborough and Pinellas.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix October 7, 2024October 18, 2024

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DeSantis: ‘Likely more than 15’ people have died in Florida from Hurricane Helene

That county has reported 12 deaths from the storm.

by Jay Waagmeester and Florida Phoenix October 3, 2024October 7, 2024

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Trulieve sues Florida GOP for defamation over ad featuring ‘Big Weed’ character

Trulieve filed the lawsuit about a week after sending letters to the TV stations demanding that they pull down the ad.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida October 3, 2024January 30, 2025

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Florida may have to pay $750K in legal fees over DeSantis’ ‘Stop Woke Act’

The state faces an Oct. 28 deadline to respond to the request.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida October 2, 2024November 26, 2024

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Florida’s voter registration deadline is on October 7

On the line are abortion rights, recreational weed, plus the fates of congresspeople, state attorneys, judges, school board runoffs, taxes and more

by Ray Roa October 2, 2024October 23, 2024

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‘We’re utilizing our resources’: Florida Gov. DeSantis enlists prison labor to help with Hurricane Helene debris

“We’ve got low-security inmates that are out there who do normal prison labor…”

by Jay Waagmeester and Florida Phoenix October 2, 2024January 15, 2025

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Judge sides with EPA in lawsuit over record Florida manatee deaths

The lawsuit came after a record 1,100 manatees died in 2021 in Florida.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida October 2, 2024April 27, 2025

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Judge refuses to block Florida’s ‘misinformation’ website on abortion amendment

Issues in the lawsuit included statements on the website such as, “Current Florida Law Protects Women, Amendment 4 Threatens Women’s Safety.”

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida October 1, 2024November 4, 2024

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House Democrats call for immediate FEMA funding for hurricane response

DeSantis says climate change and weather control are both conspiracy theories

Florida flooding still a fear in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, including along Hillsborough River

Milton will produce a ‘major, major punch and do an awful lot of damage,’ says Florida Gov. DeSantis

‘The time to prepare…is quickly coming to an end’: Tampa Bay braces for Hurricane Milton

‘It’s just really demoralizing’: FEMA chief says disinformation surrounding hurricane response is worst she’s ever seen

Hurricane Milton: Despite long lines at the pump, Florida officials say there is no fuel shortage

‘We have gotten what we need from the feds’: DeSantis, officials debunk rumors FEMA won’t have resources for Hurricane Milton

Florida tolls suspended, as residents evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton

Federal appeals court backs Florida on protest law, saying peaceful protesters are not threatened

As Hurricane Milton approaches, Florida braces for storm surge and power outages

Milton is now a Category 5 hurricane, with Tampa Bay still within cone

DeSantis OKs voting changes in wake of hurricane, but NAACP, ACLU and others want more

DeSantis: ‘Likely more than 15’ people have died in Florida from Hurricane Helene

Trulieve sues Florida GOP for defamation over ad featuring ‘Big Weed’ character

Florida may have to pay $750K in legal fees over DeSantis’ ‘Stop Woke Act’

Florida’s voter registration deadline is on October 7

‘We’re utilizing our resources’: Florida Gov. DeSantis enlists prison labor to help with Hurricane Helene debris

Judge sides with EPA in lawsuit over record Florida manatee deaths

Judge refuses to block Florida’s ‘misinformation’ website on abortion amendment

The Clearwater home of late jazz legend Chick Corea is now for sale

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Tampa’s historic Arthur Milam mansion on Davis Islands is now on the market

Former USF men’s basketball coach Bryan Hodgson is selling his South Tampa house