Florida has two new laws aimed at combatting animal cruelty. “Trooper’s Law” was inspired by dog who was tied to a fence and ...

After the state was hit by three hurricanes in 2024, Gov. Ron DeSantis joked that Florida is due for a "break." But he also said the state has the emergency-response infrastructure and financial ...

The Lakeland woman received $980 from the charity linked to first lady Casey DeSantis, one of dozens of unexplained ...

Kevin Guthrie, the head of Florida’s emergency management department, rattled off the state’s bragging rights: debris is ...

State lawmakers are hoping their latest hurricane bill will help ease the recovery process, but not everyone was behind the ...

Florida leaders continue to grapple with contentious state budget negotiations, while the clock is ticking for residents ...

Dismissing efforts to elevate storm-damaged homes in Florida could raise flood insurance premiums for thousands of homeowners ...

There's a lot to consider when preparing for an approaching storm. Get a head start on hurricane season by arranging your ...

To help keep people safe, Florida is the first state in the nation to have a network using AI-based public safety messaging ...

A push from both chambers of Congress would instead seek to install FEMA as a Cabinet-level agency, effectively moving the ...

A new bill trying to bolster homeowners' protection against hurricanes could strip local governments of their power to toughen rebuilding codes.

The season arrives amid widespread uncertainty over the role the federal government will play in disaster response and ...