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Two military vets parachute into Gaetz, Waltz replacement contests, but big names loom
CD 1 and CD 6 primaries heat up as military contenders declare early, while several political heavyweights carefully plot their next moves The race to replace two prominent Florida Republicans in Congress is already heating up, with a mix of declared candidates and...
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Despite hurricane, Florida gas prices down more than 8 percent compared to August
(The Center Square) – Despite a direct strike by Category 4 Hurricane Helene, gas prices in Florida are down 17 cents or 8.2% compared to the previous month. According to the American Automobile Association, the price for a gallon of regular gasoline on Monday is...
Hurricane Helene causes $145-160 billion in damage, among costliest storms in U.S. history
AccuWeather estimates Hurricane Helene caused $145 to $160 billion in damages, making it one of the costliest U.S. storms, with widespread damages reported across Florida and the southern Appalachians. A preliminary damage report estimates that Hurricane Helene caused...
Florida deploys recovery teams to aid North Carolina, Tennessee following Hurricane Helene
Gov. Ron DeSantis launched Operation Blue Ridge on Sunday, deploying Florida agencies to assist North Carolina and Tennessee with search and rescue, law enforcement, and infrastructure assessment following Hurricane Helene. Gov. Ron DeSantis on Sunday announced the...
It’s time to cap medical malpractice damages and protect Florida’s healthcare future
In the past legislative session, a bill was filed to cap medical malpractice damages, specifically those damages that were related to pain and suffering. Unfortunately, that legislation failed, but in my opinion, it is time for someone to file that legislation again....
Florida starts recovery after monster storm
TALLAHASSEE --- Rescue and recovery efforts were underway Friday morning in North Florida’s Big Bend region and other areas of the state after the Category 4 Hurricane Helene made landfall Thursday night in Taylor County. State Division of Emergency Management...
Over 1 million without power morning after Hurricane Helene’s landfall
More than one million customers across Florida are without power after Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 storm, causing widespread outages and prompting utility providers, including FPL and Duke Energy, to mobilize large-scale restoration efforts. More...
Hurricane Helene makes landfall as Category 4 storm
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region as a Category 4 storm, causing dangerous storm surges, power outages, and multiple fatalities as it moved inland toward Georgia and the Carolinas. Hurricane Helene made landfall late Thursday night in...
Hurricane Helene intensifies to category 3 storm as it approaches Big Bend
Hurricane Helene has intensified into a Category 3 storm, prompting mandatory evacuations in Florida’s Big Bend region, with life-threatening storm surges and flooding expected, and potential further strengthening to Category 4 or 5 before landfall. Hurricane Helene...
Editor’s note: The Capitolist to remain operational during Hurricane Helene
Despite Hurricane Helene's expected landfall tonight, The Capitolist is committed to maintaining operations to the best of our abilities throughout the duration of the storm. We understand the importance of keeping our readers informed, and we will continue to publish...
Helene ‘moving fast’ before Thursday night landfall
TALLAHASSEE --- Gov. Ron DeSantis warned time is “running out quickly” for people to prepare for large, life-threatening Hurricane Helene, which was already a Category 2 storm Thursday morning as it raced toward making landfall on North Florida’s Gulf Coast. “It is...
Donald Trump, Rick Scott cling to polling leads
A new poll shows tightening races in Florida, with Donald Trump leading Kamala Harris by one point and Rick Scott holding two-point lead over Debbie Mucarsel-Powell. A poll published this week by the Independent Center shows tightening races for Republican candidates...
DeSantis urges residents to evacuate as Hurricane Helene nears landfall
(The Center Square) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday morning said time is still available for those in the path of Hurricane Helene in the Big Bend to evacuate, but that time is drawing to a close. He also urged those in Tallahassee, which has not been hit by a...
National Democrats back Mucarsel-Powell with multimillion-dollar ad blitz
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee announced a multimillion-dollar investment in television advertising to support Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in her challenge against Republican Sen. Rick Scott. The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) announced on...
Florida braces for powerful Helene
TALLAHASSEE --- Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that “time is running out” for Gulf Coast residents, particularly in North Florida’s Big Bend region, to finalize preparations as powerful Hurricane Helene is poised to slam into the state Thursday. Models indicate...
Helene insurance losses likely in billions
TALLAHASSEE — Hurricane Helene could cause $3 billion to $6 billion in private insurance losses and as much as $1 billion in losses in federal flood-insurance and crop-insurance programs, according to an analysis Wednesday by the global reinsurance broker Gallagher...
Florida receives only partial FEMA approval for aid ahead of Helene
(The Center Square) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday said the state has gotten only a partial approval from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for prestorm aid ahead of a possible major hurricane landfall. He said state officials will resubmit their...
Florida utilities approved to recover storm protection costs
The Florida Public Service Commission approved the recovery of storm protection costs for Florida's investor-owned utilities to cover expenses related to storm hardening infrastructure. The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) on Wednesday approved the recovery of...
Biden declares state of emergency as Tropical Storm Helene intensifies
President Joe Biden declared a state of emergency in Florida as Tropical Storm Helene approaches the Gulf Coast, allowing federal aid to support evacuation efforts and disaster relief. President Joe Biden declared a state of emergency in Florida on Tuesday as Tropical...
U-Haul offers 30 days of free self-storage to residents affected by Tropical Storm Helene
U-Haul is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box containers to residents and businesses in regions likely to be impacted by Tropical Storm Helene. U-Haul is extending 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box portable container use to residents and businesses in...
Updated Helene forecast projects storm surge, life-threatening conditions
AccuWeather's updated forecast warns that Tropical Storm Helene will bring dangerous storm surges and damaging winds to Florida's Gulf Coast, prompting evacuation orders as officials anticipate life-threatening conditions. An updated AccuWeather forecast on Wednesday...
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