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The state’s emergency rules allow Gov. Ron DeSantis to suspend state laws and a competitive bidding process to award millions of dollars from an account he alone controls.
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Latin Times on MSN'Alligator Alcatraz' Funded by Taxpayer Money Intended for Florida's Hurricane Response, Disaster Preparedness: ReportGov. Ron DeSantis awarded $20 million in no-bid contracts, including nearly $500,000 for an emergency radio system that was originally designated for disaster preparedness during the active hurricane season.
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Fake contractor scammed hurricane victims out of over $100,000, Florida cops sayIn September 2022, Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida as a Category 4 storm and caused nearly 150 deaths, according to the National Hurricane Center. It was the costliest hurricane in Florida’s history, experts say.
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Irish Star on MSNFlorida and Gulf Coast on alert for potential hurricane as residents warned about indicatorsThe Sunshine State might want to keep its umbrellas close with the National Hurricane Center reporting that they are observing a low-pressure trough on the Atlantic coast, which they fear could develo
"Should development take place on the Atlantic side of Florida, it may once again drift northward toward the U.S. coast," Accuweather said on July 11. The more plausible option is development on the Gulf side, which could be steered westward along the northern Gulf Coast, the weather forecast company stated.
Lake Nona four-star defensive lineman DeAnthony Lafayette revealed a commitment to Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers in July after going public with
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WVTM Channel 13 on MSN2025 off to a quiet start: The tropical timeline for an average hurricane seasonThis hurricane season has brought the slowest start to the Atlantic hurricane season since 2014, as the first named storm didn't develop until June 24. Delayed starts don't necessarily mean a dull a season. We are actually ahead of schedule, with three named storms in the books.
The National Hurricane Center said Tuesday a system off Florida’s Atlantic coast remains disorganized, but could develop into the season’s next tropical depression or storm after it
In Florida, four people have died this year after they were exposed to Vibrio vulnificus, a rare but deadly bacteria found in warm coastal waters.
Severe weather events such as hurricanes create challenges in rebuilding, insurance and wealth distribution. These articles highlight communities' struggles recovering from storms. Read the stories below.