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Biden visits Idalia disaster zone; six counties added to federal emergency declaration

Biden visits Idalia disaster zone; six counties added to federal emergency declaration

by Jim Turner - News Service of Florida | Sep 4, 2023

On Saturday, President Joe Biden visited rural North Florida communities affected by Hurricane Idalia, pledging federal support. Governor DeSantis added six additional counties, including Columbia, Gilchrist, Hernando, Jefferson, Madison, and Pasco, to the disaster...
Hurricane Idalia gains strength; center of current plot aiming for Steinhatchee

Hurricane Idalia gains strength; center of current plot aiming for Steinhatchee

by Brian Burgess | Aug 29, 2023

Hurricane Idalia remains on course for landfall in the Big Bend area, near Steinhatchee, FL Officials warn the track could still shift dramatically and even residents outside the current track should be prepared to evacuate. State officials expect widespread wind...
Idalia growing toward potential Category 3 hurricane, no change in direction

Idalia growing toward potential Category 3 hurricane, no change in direction

by Brian Burgess | Aug 28, 2023

The current trajectory of Tropical Storm Idalia suggests it is nearing Florida’s Gulf Coast and could make landfall by Wednesday. Multiple warnings and watches have been issued for various regions, including a Storm Surge Warning for Tampa Bay. The storm carries...
Storm siblings? Idalia tracking similarly to Ian’s unpredictable path

Storm siblings? Idalia tracking similarly to Ian’s unpredictable path

by Brian Burgess | Aug 28, 2023

Tropical Storm Idalia aims at Florida’s Gulf Coast, potentially becoming a Category 2 hurricane with threats to life, property, and power outages. Gov. Ron DeSantis is advising residents to prepare for the storm’s impact; some models predict it could reach...
Florida Senate President sharpens scissors to cut red tape in public school regulations

Florida Senate President sharpens scissors to cut red tape in public school regulations

by News Service of Florida | Aug 25, 2023

Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples, aims to reduce regulations for public schools through feedback and deregulation initiatives. The effort is a response to HB 1, a law passed by the Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis, which includes an expansion of...
New mortgage data shows Florida homeowners faring slightly worse than most states

New mortgage data shows Florida homeowners faring slightly worse than most states

by Brian Burgess | Aug 22, 2023

Florida ranks 21st in the nation for delinquent mortgages and 19th for foreclosures, reflecting a moderate standing compared to other states like Mississippi, which leads in delinquencies, and New York, leading in foreclosures. The national delinquency rate saw a...
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