WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: More than $2.1 billion approved for Florida following 2024 hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton The Biden-Harris Administration has maintained unwavering support to Florida after three catastrophic hurricanes, Debby, Helene and Milton, made landfall in a two-month period. In the month since Milton made landfall, a total of $2.1 billion in FEMA assistance has bee  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: TALLAHASSEE, FL. At the request of the State of Florida, FEMA approved Direct Temporary Housing Assistance, which may be provided to eligible applicants to meet their temporary housing needs. FEMA is providing three forms of Direct Temporary Housing Assistance to eligible applicants in 13 counties: Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Hamilton, Hernando, Lafayette, Levy, M  more

DORAL, Florida, Nov. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following remarks on Nov. 7, 2024, by Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III at U.S. Southern Command's change of command ceremony: * * * Good afternoon, everyone. I don't think there's anybody out there, Laura. Let's try that again. Good afternoon, SOUTHCOM! [Cheers] Alright, alright. You know, I spent years stationed in Florida. So coming back to Florida feels like coming home. And it's an honor to have so many distinguished g  more

ORLANDO, Florida, Nov. 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release: United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the release of the Servicemembers and Veterans Manual. The Manual, located online at https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdfl/servicemembers-and-veterans-working-group, is a comprehensive guide to the unique legal issues facing the servicemember and veterans community, including legal protections in the areas of housing, em  more

ORLANDO, Florida, Nov. 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release: U.S. District Judge Carlos E. Mendoza has sentenced Gerit William Naber (39, Palm Bay) to 11 years and 8 months in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine. Naber entered a guilty plea on June 24, 2024. According to the plea agreement, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Brevard County Sheriff's Office used a confidential source to conduct two contro  more