FEMA lifts environmental hold on $608M grant for ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ ‘Deportation Depot’

The Trump administration lifted an environmental funding hold that had stalled the dollars for months

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

Florida is eligible for a $608M federal grant to help pay for its migrant lockups after the Trump administration lifted a funding hold.

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Florida Representative charged with stealing $5M in FEMA funds

U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick was indicted for allegedly stealing $5M and laundering it for her 2021 congressional campaign

by Florida Phoenix November 21, 2025November 24, 2025

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Nonprofit blasts new Florida law designed to improve disaster recovery amid hurricane season

Nonprofit organization 1000 Friends of Florida is the latest entity calling for the Florida Legislature to repeal portions of the law

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix August 11, 2025August 15, 2025

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Rick Scott says he’ll do ‘everything I can’ to ensure adequate FEMA funds ahead of Florida hurricane season

‘What’s frustrating is that part of it is funded in advance and part of it is funded afterwards. And sometimes it’s political getting it done afterwards,’ Scott said

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix May 29, 2025July 2, 2025

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How you can help Hurricane Milton recovery efforts in Orange County

Or find help yourself, if you need it

by McKenna Schueler October 11, 2024October 22, 2024

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House Democrats call for immediate FEMA funding for hurricane response

The group wants to bolster the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Small Business Administration, which provide disaster assistance

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix October 11, 2024October 14, 2024

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DeSantis says Florida is in charge of recovery amid ‘crap’ being shared online

FEMA has been fighting online posts and other attacks for nearly two weeks about hurricane rescue and recovery operations

by Jim Turner News Service of Florida October 10, 2024May 24, 2025

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FEMA chief says rumors, disinformation surrounding hurricane response is worst she’s ever seen

Deanne Criswell predicts rumors and disinformation will become a regular part of natural disaster response moving forward

by Jennifer Shutt, Florida Phoenix October 9, 2024November 11, 2024

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DeSantis, Florida officials debunk rumors FEMA won’t have resources for Hurricane Milton

‘You’re not seeing me out there carping or complaining about anything,’ DeSantis said

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix October 8, 2024May 10, 2025

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What to expect when Florida gets the nationwide emergency alert test today

A sore subject for Floridians

by Chloe Greenberg October 4, 2023November 30, 2024

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FEMA sites, along with Walmart, Publix and CVS pharmacies in Florida will now vaccinate teachers and school employees, regardless of age

by Matthew Moyer March 5, 2021February 18, 2024

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BEST OF ORLANDO® NOMINATION BALLOT IS OPEN THROUGH MAY 6!

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FEMA lifts environmental hold on $608M grant for ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ ‘Deportation Depot’

Florida Representative charged with stealing $5M in FEMA funds

Nonprofit blasts new Florida law designed to improve disaster recovery amid hurricane season

Rick Scott says he’ll do ‘everything I can’ to ensure adequate FEMA funds ahead of Florida hurricane season

How you can help Hurricane Milton recovery efforts in Orange County

House Democrats call for immediate FEMA funding for hurricane response

DeSantis says Florida is in charge of recovery amid ‘crap’ being shared online

FEMA chief says rumors, disinformation surrounding hurricane response is worst she’s ever seen

DeSantis, Florida officials debunk rumors FEMA won’t have resources for Hurricane Milton

What to expect when Florida gets the nationwide emergency alert test today

FEMA opens disaster rescovery centers in Orange and Osceola counties

Federal disaster relief expanded to include more parts of Florida following Hurricane Ian

Orange County’s FEMA vaccination sites switch to Johnson + Johnson only starting today

Two more FEMA pop-up COVID-19 vaccine sites open in Orange County starting this Thursday

FEMA sites, along with Walmart, Publix and CVS pharmacies in Florida will now vaccinate teachers and school employees, regardless of age

Three Orlando-area FEMA COVID-19 vaccination sites will open this week

Gov. Ron DeSantis hopes Donald Trump will pay for Florida’s Hurricane Dorian preparation

Federal judge denies request to extend housing assistance for Puerto Rican evacuees

Federal judge extends shelter assistance for Puerto Rican evacuees through August

Federal judge extends FEMA hotel vouchers for Puerto Rican evacuees until Aug. 6