Florida sues FEMA after hurricane Milton relief workers allegedly skipped Trump supporters' homes
Florida has filed a lawsuit against the administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and one of its former employees, accusing them of conspiring to deny relief to Donald Trump supporters in the wake of Hurricane Milton,
FEMA Official Told Workers to Skip Homes With Pro-Trump Signs After Hurricane Milton
On Nov. 8, 2024, an investigation from conservative news outlet The Daily Wire claimed that an official of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) had instructed hurricane-response workers to avoid homes with signs supporting then-presidential candidate Donald Trump in their front yards.
Florida sues FEMA for alleged Trump supporter discrimination after hurricanes
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody sued FEMA officials Thursday for allegedly neglecting hurricane victims in households supporting President-elect Trump. Driving the news: The lawsuit comes after a series of claims that the federal agency has a bias against Republicans and is diverting funds meant for natural disaster cleanup to house migrants.
Fired FEMA worker says Florida homes with Trump signs were skipped due to hostility
We omitted these homes for safety precautions, not because of political plight,” the fired FEMA worker said in an interview this week.
Fired FEMA worker says agency also avoided pro-Trump homes in Carolinas
A woman who was fired by FEMA after instructing workers to avoid the homes of Trump supporters in Florida revealed that the agency also practiced “avoidance” in the Carolinas.
FEMA worker accused of telling staff to skip hurricane-ravaged Trump homes claims it was common practice
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said Monday that President elect-Trump “and his transition team are already breaking” a law on presidential transition. “Donald Trump and his transition team are already breaking the law,
House Republicans probe allegations of FEMA discrimination in Florida
House Republicans are probing allegations of discrimination by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in Florida following the termination of the agency’s employee who advised a survivor assistance team to skip homes with President-elect Trump campaign signs.
Florida AG says FEMA relief workers ignored homes with Trump signs
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody claims federal disaster relief officials conspired to deny help to supporters of President-elect Donald Trump who were affected by the recent hurricanes in Florida.
Tampa volunteers repair bikes beat up by Milton
FOX 13's Haley Hinds highlights Tampa volunteers who are repairing bikes thought to be destroyed by Hurricane Milton and ...
After Hurricane Milton, Rays will relocate to rival Yankees’ spring home
In the wake of extensive hurricane damage to Tropicana Field, the Tampa Bay Rays plan to play their 2025 season at ...
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Weeks after Milton, floodwaters continue to consume Volusia County community
Five weeks to the day since Hurricane Milton tore across central Florida, one area in Volusia County is still underwater.
Swiss Re sees losses of less than $300 million for Hurricane Milton
FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Reinsurance company Swiss Re said on Thursday that it expects losses of less than $300 million for ...
At long last, Walmart starts construction on new Milton store
Walmart announced that they've broken ground on the incoming Neighborhood Market this week and expect to open their doors to local shoppers next year.
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Ridge Manor is still feeling affects of Withlacoochee River flooding from Milton
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) broke down to FOX 13 how catastrophic flooding from Hurricane Milton ...
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Welcome back: Debby, Helene and Milton paid us a visit while you were away
The trio of tropical systems left their devastating mark, but there were many other stories in Sarasota during the past ...
Florida town still underwater a month after Hurricane Milton
Most flash flood waters recede as quickly as they rise, but river flooding can sometimes last more than a week. With ...
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Milton Borough Council approves hiring part-time police officer
Milton Borough Council at Wednesday's meeting hired Darryl Fisher as a part-time, at-will police officer at a starting rate of $28.21 an hour.
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Calendar changes for Milton Elementary students ahead of move into new building
Milton Elementary School students will finally have a chance to move into their new school on Newman's Branch Road over ...
St. Pete Beach Catholic School to close permanently following Hurricanes Helene and Milton
After Hurricane Milton destroyed the roof of the Tampa Bay Rays home stadium, the question of where they would play in 2025 ...