FEMA, Florida and Donald Trump

Florida sues former FEMA officials over Hurricane Helene, Milton failures
According to whistleblower reports, FEMA workers in Lake Placid were directed to ignore storm victims in households that displayed Trump signs or flags.
Florida Sues FEMA, Says Relief Workers Ignored Trump Backers (1)
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has sued the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and a former employee, for allegedly instructing hurricane relief workers to avoid residences displaying signs supporting President-elect Donald Trump.
Florida alleges FEMA officials conspired to discriminate against Trump supporters after hurricane
Florida sued the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) director and an employee who was fired for telling a survivor assistance team after Hurricane Milton not to visit homes displaying
Hear from fired FEMA employee accused of skipping homes of Trump supporters
Florida’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit against FEMA after a now-fired employee advised her team to avoid homes with President-elect Donald Trump campaign signs in their yards. FEMA officials say this clearly violated the agency’s core values and principles.
Florida sues FEMA after official told hurricane relief team to skip homes with Trump signs
The official, who has since been fired, said she was merely following protocol to avoid potentially hostile encounters.
Florida sues FEMA after ex-worker says homes with Trump signs were skipped following storm
I am taking swift legal action to find out how far this political discrimination reaches,” Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody said in a statement.
FEMA sued over ‘damning’ revelations agency deliberately ignored homes of Trump supporters: ‘Swift legal action’
FEMA’s disaster of its own making keeps getting worse. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is suing current and former Federal Emergency Management Agency officials, claiming they “conspired to interfere with the civil rights of Trump voters” in the state by withholding aid in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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Rep. Tom Fabricio criticizes FEMA, pushes use of Florida State Guard in aftermath of Hurricane Milton
MIAMI LAKES, Fla. - Rep. Tom Fabricio, R-Miami Lakes, advocated using the Florida State Guard on Friday after an employee ...
FEMA worker accused of telling staff to skip hurricane-ravaged Trump homes claims it was common practice: ‘This is not isolated’
The Federal Emergency Management Agency supervisor accused of telling staff to skip Florida homes with Trump campaign signs ...
Local state of emergency extended yet again for Hillsborough County after Hurricane Milton
TAMPA, Fla. — Once again, Hillsborough County officials have extended the local state of emergency following Hurricane Milton ...
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Court: Florida can’t claw back payments for pre-approved hospital care for undocumented immigrants
In a ruling that could have widespread ripple effects for hospitals across the state, a Tallahassee appeals court has blocked ...
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Florida Launches “Check My Contract” Program in Wake of Hurricane-Related Insurance Claims
In a proactive move aimed at protecting property owners, the Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) has launched what it refers to as ...
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Florida takes swift legal action against FEMA over discrimination
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is giving the thumbs up to his state's attorney general in her quest to bring FEMA to justice.
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6 Reproductive Rights Groups You Can Support in Florida
Just because Amendment 4 failed to meet the 60 percent threshold doesn't mean the fight for reproductive rights in Florida ...
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Florida pediatrician group opposes Amendment 3 to legalize recreational marijuana
The Florida chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics cites an increase in cases of emergency care among children since ...
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Florida’s abortion vote and why some women feel seen: ‘Even when we win, we lose’
Florida's abortion amendment failed to pass with majority votes. Some women feel seen: ‘Even when we win, we lose’ ...
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Florida emergency leaders hosting town hall on Treasure Coast for tornado victims
People and businesses impacted by last month’s deadly tornado outbreak have the chance to speak with Florida Division of Emergency Management and Federal Emergency Management Agency and officials in ...