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Hurricane Idalia
Poll: Most Floridians Believe Electric Vehicle Drivers Not Paying ‘Fair Share’ to Maintain Roadways
Almost 73 percent believe EV drivers should pay vehicle registration fees to recover the lost fuel taxes they do not pay.
Florida Legislature Passes Iran Sanctions and Israel Support in Three-Day Special Session
Florida Gov. and legislature hope to make Florida the ’second safest place for Jewish people in the world.’
IRS Grants Relief to Taxpayers In Georgia Affected by Hurricane Idalia
The IRS has granted tax relief to Georgia victims of Hurricane Idalia while the Department of Health and Human Services has declared a public health emergency.
DeSantis Resumes Presidential Campaign After Pausing for Hurricane Idalia
The Gov. Ron DeSantis’s campaign said he would turn his attention back to his fight for the White House this week.
DeSantis Slams Claim That Climate Change Is Responsible for Hurricane Idalia
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized claims that climate change was responsible for Hurricane Idalia.
Biden Surveys Hurricane Idalia Damage in Florida, Says More FEMA Funding Needed
President Joe Biden visited Florida’s hard hit Live Oak—without Gov. Ron DeSantis—on Sept. 2 to meet with locals as they rebuild from Hurricane Idalia.
DeSantis to Feds: Add Madison County to List of Major Disaster Spots
The Federal Emergency Management Agency already approved the declaration for seven counties. However, Madison County was left out.
Florida’s Recovery Underway With Most Power Restored, Schools Open, and Distribution Centers Catering For Basics
Florida Emergency Management officials and Mr. DeSantis talked about the rapid progress of recovery teams throughout the region.
Trump Addresses Hurricane Idalia Aftermath, Criticizes DeSantis
DeSantis and Biden both avoid politicking, instead focus on recovery efforts following natural disaster.
Day After Idalia, Residents Race Time and Tides to Sweep the Sea From Tarpon Springs’ Streets
Tampa Bay-area town dodged hurricane’s winds and torrential rains, but not a storm surge that flooded its famous Sponge Docks.
Over 800,000 Homes at Risk With Hurricane Idalia: CoreLogic Estimate
Hurricane Idalia may endanger over 800,000 homes with a reconstruction cost in the hundreds of billions of dollars.
IRS Offers Relief to Taxpayers Affected by Hurricane Idalia
The agency said tax payments for individuals and businesses affected by the hurricane can be deferred until 2024.
Biden Pledges Federal Support for Hawaii and Florida, Calling Events Part of a ‘Climate Crisis’
President Joe Biden on Wednesday pledged support for Americans affected by Hurricane Idalia and the Hawaii wildfires.
