The state’s emergency rules allow Gov. Ron DeSantis to suspend state laws and a competitive bidding process to award millions ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida’s emergency-management director wants lawmakers to make changes to help with disaster preparation and response, pointing to issues that have arisen as the state ...

Florida’s emergency-management director wants lawmakers to make changes to help with disaster preparation and response, pointing to issues that have arisen as the state recovers from Hurricane ...

TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s emergency management director wants lawmakers to make changes to help with disaster preparation and response, pointing to issues that have arisen as the state recovers ...

A new condo safety law reform that went into effect on July 1 gives condo owners and associations a bit of breathing room ...

A check for $1 million, made out by the Florida Disaster Fund to “South Florida Education Foundations,” was handed by DeSantis to a group of educators in the midst of the hurricane-related ...

But he acknowledged there are still unresolved issues over how much, or how little, FEMA will pay for after hurricanes and other disasters. “We’re working through that,” he said.

FEMA’s budget cuts and staffing issues leave Florida officials concerned as hurricane season approaches with potential disaster aid changes.

Senators revived a proposal Wednesday to create a $1 billion fund that Gov. Ron DeSantis could use at his discretion during emergencies he declares.

Hurricane Helene help, resources, and recovery in Florida: Florida State Assistance Information Line, How to apply for FEMA, Disaster Distress Helpline, American Red Cross, Florida Disaster Fund ...

Just before Helene hit, Congress replenished the agency's disaster relief fund, providing $20 billion as part of a stopgap spending bill to fund the government and its commitments through December 20.