Levy County commissioners are thanking the state’s emergency management leader for help approving the repair of the Big Dock ...

A wide-ranging bill includes changes for shelter regulations, election supervisors, debris cleanup and rebuilding after a ...

"And of course, making sure that we’re not under the thumb of overbearing local government declaring an emergency to take ...

The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice unanimously favored a bill 9-0 on Tuesday that would repeal a Florida Statute on the restriction of firearm or ammuniti ...

A new bill working its way through toward the 2025 legislature bans drivers from driving in the far left lane. unless passing ...

But the report depends on patients disclosing their own immigration status, something many don't do. It also does not take into account how many immigrants who have entered the country illegally ...

When a hurricane approaches Florida, the state’s top priority is to rapidly send resources to high-risk areas. Emergency ...

After five years as Director of Florida’s Division of Emergency Management ( DEM) and three decades of experience in public ...

AccuWeather predicts an above-average number of tornadoes for the U.S. in spring 2025, but Florida is expected to see a near-average to slightly higher number. While Florida is known for its ...

For example, he says last year, as Hurricane Helene hit Florida, the city of Okeechobee declared a state of emergency through a local ordinance. Looking for MORE trusted news? Subscribe to WFSU's ...