Hurricane Milton

'Trooper's Law' Unanimously Passes in Florida Senate

Trooper’s Law, inspired by a Bull Terrier who was abandoned and tied to a pole during Hurricane Milton evacuations last October,…

3 weeks ago

Animal Cruelty Involving Minors Advances in Senate Committee

The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice favored a bill 8-0 on Tuesday that would make it a third-degree felony for…

3 weeks ago

'Trooper's Law' Advances Through Second Florida House Committee

Trooper’s Law, inspired by a Bull Terrier who was abandoned and tied to a pole during Hurricane Milton evacuations, unanimously…

1 month ago

'Done it Better Than Anyone': DeSantis Offers Glowing Praise of Kevin Guthrie for FEMA Director

TALLAHASSEE—Gov. Ron DeSantis raved about Kevin Guthrie, Florida's emergency response director, on Tuesday after Guthrie sidestepped a question about whether…

3 months ago

Castor Demands Home Repairs for MacDill Air Force Base Servicemembers

Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) has written a letter demanding expedited housing repairs for servicemembers living at MacDill Air Force Base…

3 months ago

After Floridian Left Dog to Drown, Lawmaker Files Bill to Strengthen Animal Cruelty Laws

A Florida Republican filed a new bill that would increase penalties for animal cruelty during a state of emergency, prompted…

3 months ago

AG Moody Calls on FEMA to Ease Restrictions after Hurricanes

After Hurricanes Helene and Milton made landfall in the Sunshine State, Florida residents have been attempting to rebuild their homes…

4 months ago

Last Squeeze🍊—12.11.2024—Steube Wants to Defund Foreign Aid During Natural Disasters—Scott Decries Chinese 'Sewage Garlic'—Much More...

Steube Introduces Bill Defunding Foreign Aid During Natural Disasters Many Americans remained in tents after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, yet…

4 months ago

Steube Introduces Bill Defunding Foreign Aid During Natural Disasters

Many Americans remained in tents after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, yet federal dollars continued to be sent to other countries.…

4 months ago

Steube Long-Awaited Disaster Tax Relief Bill Passed by Senate

After being passed by the US House of Representatives nearly a year ago, Representative Gregory Steube’s (R-FL) Federal Disaster Tax…

4 months ago

FL Senator Files Bill to Ban Weather Modification, Cloud Seeding Amid Weather Control Fears

A Miami Senator has filed a bill banning weather modification in Florida, prompted by fears of excess chemicals and amid…

4 months ago

Buchanan Introduces Tax Relief Bill for Hurricane Victims

As recovery work from Hurricanes Helene and Milton continues, the last thing on victims' minds is taxes. Representative Vern Buchanan…

5 months ago

Bilirakis Urges Deadline Extension so Florida Small Business can Receive Federal Aid

As Florida continues to recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, small businesses seeking federal aid face mounting deadlines that cannot…

5 months ago

Rep. Tom Fabricio criticizes FEMA, pushes use of Florida State Guard in aftermath of Hurricane Milton

MIAMI LAKES, Fla. - Rep. Tom Fabricio, R-Miami Lakes, advocated using the Florida State Guard on Friday after an employee…

5 months ago

Florida Cautioned on Potential November Hurricane Sara

Days before the hurricane season is due to draw to a close, a Caribbean system next week could turn into…

5 months ago

Rubio and Scott Lobby in Support of Seminole Tribe's Disaster Request

US Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) have sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting he accept…

5 months ago

Scott Promotes READY Act, Tax-Free Savings Account Bill for Disaster Response Costs

Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has announced the Residential Emergency Asset Accumulation Deferred Taxation Yield (READY) Account Act, a bill designed…

5 months ago

Florida Lawmakers Lobby for Increased Federal Aid to Florida Farmers Recovering From Hurricane Season

Florida farmers have faced substantial losses due to major hurricanes in the last couple of years.  With Hurricane Milton and…

6 months ago