Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the suspension of tolls across Central and West Florida, including Alligator Alley, in anticipation of Hurricane Milton.
Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the suspension of tolls in Central and West Florida, including Alligator Alley, to aid evacuations ahead of Hurricane Milton. The suspension began at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024, and will last for seven days.
As Hurricane Milton approaches, the Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) is prioritizing the safety and well-being of residents and staff at its member nursing centers and assisted living facilities. Emmett Reed, CEO of FHCA, stated that these facilities are coordinating with local authorities to prepare for the storm. They are ready to either evacuate or shelter in place as necessary.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the suspension of tolls across Central Florida, West Florida, and Alligator Alley to aid evacuations ahead of Hurricane Milton. The suspension is set for seven days starting at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024.
The National Hurricane Center has issued a prediction that Hurricane Milton will escalate to a Category 5 storm before reaching the Gulf Coast near Tampa. This development marks the second significant hurricane event in Florida within two weeks.
The state of Florida has collaborated with the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association to waive pet policies at lodging establishments as Hurricane Milton approaches.
The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced operational updates for facilities in VISN 8 due to Hurricane Milton. As of Monday, October 7, 2024, several facilities will experience closures and service modifications.
Governor Ron DeSantis has issued Executive Order 24-215, amending a previous order to increase the number of Florida counties under a state of emergency due to Tropical Storm Milton. The new order raises the count from 35 to 51 counties.
The VISN 8 healthcare facilities have announced operational status updates due to Tropical Storm Milton as of Sunday, October 6, 2024. Appointments that are not switched to virtual will be rescheduled.
Governor Ron DeSantis and Kevin Guthrie, Executive Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, addressed the public from the State Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee about preparations for Tropical Storm Milton. The storm is currently positioned approximately 860 miles west-southwest of Tampa with winds reaching up to 60 mph and is expected to move across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida's west coast.
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) has issued a proclamation directed at Florida state-chartered financial institutions and securities professionals concerning Tropical Storm Milton.
Governor Ron DeSantis has issued Executive Order 24-215, amending a previous order related to Tropical Storm Milton. This new directive expands the state of emergency to include 51 counties in Florida as the storm approaches.
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) has released a proclamation addressing Florida state-chartered financial institutions and securities professionals in light of Tropical Storm Milton.
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis provided updates on Florida's preparedness for Hurricane Milton alongside Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie and Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue at the State Emergency Operations Center. As of 5 p.m. ET, Hurricane Milton is located approximately 805 miles west-southwest of Tampa, Florida, with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph. The storm is expected to move north of the Yucatan Peninsula and across the southern Gulf of Mexico early in the week before approaching Florida's...
Attorney General Ashley Moody has announced the extension of Florida's Price Gouging Hotline following a state of emergency declaration for areas anticipating Tropical Storm Milton. The state's price gouging law is already in effect for counties under the emergency order due to Hurricane Helene and will now include regions affected by Milton.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is opening applications for the 2025 limited recreational harvest season of goliath grouper in state waters. Interested parties can apply from October 1 to October 15, 2024, for this unique opportunity.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has announced the opening of the application period for Quarter 2 of the Atlantic Red Snapper Exempted Fishing Permits (EFP) Project. Applications will be accepted starting October 4 and will remain open for ten days. This is the second opportunity in a series of four, with further application periods scheduled for January and April 2025.
Florida's agricultural sector has received a significant boost with the approval of the first recovery loan for farmers affected by Hurricane Helene. This initiative is part of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' Agriculture and Aquaculture Producers Natural Disaster Recovery Loan Program, which was announced by Commissioner Wilton Simpson.
FloridaCommerce has announced the availability of Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) for individuals and businesses affected by Hurricane Helene. This assistance is aimed at those whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted due to the hurricane and who do not qualify for regular state or federal Reemployment Assistance benefits. Eligible residents are encouraged to submit claims through FloridaJobs.org.
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced a significant donation to Operation Outdoor Freedom, a program that provides recreational and rehabilitative opportunities for wounded veterans in Florida. The $100,000 donation is the largest in the program's history and was made by Dale McClellan and his family at a ceremony held at M&B Products in Tampa.