Crime & Public Safety
06/10/2026 · Miami-Dade County
FEMA Declares Federal Disaster Status for Multiple Florida Counties Following Severe Storms and Flooding
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued multiple active disaster declarations for Florida counties affected by recent severe storms, tornadoes and flooding, according to the agency's current disaster list. The federal declarations unlock both public assistance for infrastructure repair a
Florida Governor Unveils Public Safety Package With Tougher Fentanyl Penalties, Law Enforcement Funding
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a package of public safety initiatives Tuesday aimed at combating violent crime and drug trafficking, with new measures that would increase penalties for fentanyl offenses and provide additional funding for law enforcement agencies across the state. The initiativ
06/10/2026
Florida issues new emergency rules for hurricane season as forecasts predict above-average storm activity
Florida's Division of Emergency Management has issued updated preparedness guidance and new emergency rules as forecasts call for an above-average Atlantic hurricane season, state officials announced. The new regulations govern fuel availability, nursing home backup power requirements, and evacuati
06/10/2026
Florida Emergency Officials Order Evacuations, Open Shelters as Tropical System Approaches
The Florida Division of Emergency Management issued evacuation orders for low-lying and coastal areas as a strengthening tropical system approaches the peninsula, state officials said. State and local governments have opened emergency shelters and activated the state emergency operations center to
06/10/2026
DeSantis promotes law enforcement recruiting program with signing bonuses to fill vacancies
Gov. Ron DeSantis highlighted Florida's law enforcement recruiting initiative that offers signing bonuses and other incentives to attract police officers from within and outside the state, according to the governor's office. The Republican governor promoted the ongoing program as a public safety pr
06/06/2026
State emergency management agency updates hurricane preparedness guidance ahead of peak season
The Florida Division of Emergency Management has released updated preparedness guidance for residents and local governments as the state enters the most active period of hurricane season, officials announced. The updated resources focus on evacuation planning, special needs registration, and enhanc
06/06/2026
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