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05/28/2026 · Bay County

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Florida Emergency Management promotes hurricane readiness programs ahead of 2026 season

Florida's Division of Emergency Management is rolling out updated disaster preparedness guidance and mitigation programs as the state looks ahead to the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, according to information released through FloridaDisaster.org. The state agency is emphasizing three key component

05/28/2026
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Florida emergency officials boost hurricane preparedness efforts as coastal insurers reduce coverage

The Florida Division of Emergency Management is expanding hurricane preparedness campaigns and revising local response plans as private insurance companies continue to pull back from coastal coverage, state officials said. The intensified preparedness efforts come as insurers withdraw from the mark

05/28/2026

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Florida to receive $675.9 million in federal disaster aid for hurricane, freeze damage to agriculture

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services have finalized a $675.9 million disaster assistance program to help farmers and growers recover from recent hurricanes and freezes, according to state officials. The program will provide relief for in

05/28/2026

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Temple Terrace CEO Indicted for Defrauding Investors of $7 Million

Meade Lewis, founder and CEO of mIQroTech, Inc., was indicted on five wire fraud counts for allegedly defrauding investors of more than $7 million.

05/27/2026

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Florida continues disaster recovery efforts with federal and state funding support

Florida officials are coordinating substantial disaster recovery efforts as federal and state agencies announce continued funding for post-disaster needs, according to recent government announcements. The ongoing recovery initiatives represent one of the most significant areas of state government a

05/26/2026

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Florida to receive $480 million in federal disaster recovery funding

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced $480 million in additional disaster recovery funding for Florida, extending federal assistance for ongoing reconstruction efforts in the state. The funding will support state-level disaster response and infrastructure repair, according to the depar

05/26/2026

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