FEMA employee fired for telling workers to ignore homes of Trump supporters
The agency did not say where the situation happened, but Gov. Ron DeSantis said it occurred in Florida, calling it "targeted discrimination."
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The agency did not say where the situation happened, but Gov. Ron DeSantis said it occurred in Florida, calling it "targeted discrimination."
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Members of Congress from hurricane-ravaged states want the U.S. House and Senate to respond to the depletion of funds from the Small Business Administration disaster loan fund.
FEMA says it made some "operational adjustments" for safety reasons but said later it would resume normal operations after the threat turned out to be less serious than first feared.
Some counties certified to issue alerts through FEMA's system did not send any when the remnants of Hurricane Helene hit, according to a CBS News analysis.
President Biden also warned that conditions remain dangerous in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
President Biden told Floridians his administration would offer support "for as long as it takes to rescue, recover and rebuild."
During his remarks, President Biden also accused former President Trump of leading the "onslaught of lies" about hurricane aid.
Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey says recovery from a May 10 tornado outbreak has cost Florida's capital city $50 million so far.
FEMA's flood maps have been updated and finalized in Broward County, and they'll take effect in July.
A CBS News investigation found numerous examples across the U.S. where emergency officials failed to issue timely alerts to warn the public about safety threats — or never issued an alert at all.
FEMA and the FCC launched a nationwide test of the emergency alert system on Wednesday.
The 65-page report lays out a series of miscalculations that left FEMA ill-prepared to meet residents' immediate needs and to set the stage for long-term recovery.
Thousands of unaccompanied minors who are crossing the border with no families are being housed in border states but soon South Florida could be seeing a similar situation.
With costs of flood insurance hitting the roof, Pembroke Pines homeowner Susan Henderson will now be getting a break under her roof.
Property owners in Broward County will now be able to more easily access whether their property is located in a flood zone.
Residents in Broward County are encouraged to sign up for "Twitter Alert" to receive emergency information.
With the start of the 2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season less than a month away, state and federal officials are urging Florida residents to get ready now.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied disaster assistance for areas of the state damaged by Hurricane Sandy, according to Florida officials.
As the gusty winds and harsh rains of Hurricane Sandy pound the northeastern United States; Florida rescue crews have made their way to the area to lend a helping hand to those who will be affected by Hurricane Sandy.
Fraudsters Joseph Harvey and wife Anja Karin Kannell will be exchanging their waterfront McMansion for a tiny prison cell. Their Bentley will no longer be their mode of transportation. Prison-issued shoes will.
More than 10 thousand people have asked about federal aid for losses from Tropical Storm Debby, with over $15 million paid out by the feds to date.
Requests for help continue to pour in to the feds from victims of tropical storm Debby after the storm caused flooding and other damage across the northern part of Florida. FEMA said more than $5 million in aid has already been paid.
Broward homeowners who suffered rain or flood damage from showers and storms over the Halloween weekend may be getting some help from Uncle Sam.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue arrived on scene and took the fire out.
Miami police are urging residents to think twice before decorating their cars with Christmas lights this holiday season.
The Broward Sheriff's Office announced the arrests of two men in the June double homicide of a mother and her 4-year-old daughter on the Florida Turnpike.
Pumping stations to ease problems in Edgewater and River Oaks neighborhoods.
Miami International Airport is embarking on a $9 billion modernization project aimed at improving infrastructure and enhancing passenger experience.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue arrived on scene and took the fire out.
Miami police are urging residents to think twice before decorating their cars with Christmas lights this holiday season.
The Broward Sheriff's Office announced the arrests of two men in the June double homicide of a mother and her 4-year-old daughter on the Florida Turnpike.
Pumping stations to ease problems in Edgewater and River Oaks neighborhoods.
From merry lights to holiday yard decorations, we want to see what you've got.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
ICE deported more than a quarter-million unauthorized immigrants in fiscal year 2024, the highest tally in a decade.
The U.S. government faced the threat of a shutdown if Congress didn't pass a spending bill before Dec. 21, 2024. Here's a look at the potential impact.
The stopgap measure to fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief passed the Senate and now goes to President Biden for his signature.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
Florida authorities say they're pursuing a criminal case against a man accused of trying to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump for a car crash that occurred after his arrest.
Jim talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, the President of the United Teachers of Dade, about the special election vote held among teachers which soundly defeated efforts of The Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank, to decertify the county's teachers union.
Jim talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, the President of the United Teachers of Dade, about the special election vote held among teachers which soundly defeated efforts of The Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank, to decertify the county's teachers union.
Jim keeps the theme of the week going with longtime political reporter Marc Caputo.
Jim interviews the Chair of the Republican Party of Florida about the wave of Floridians being tapped to take over the Trump administration.
A week after interviewing Republican State Rep. Danny Perez of Miami, who is the new Florida House Speaker, Jim goes one-on-one with Fentrice Driskell, the Florida House minority leader.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
Aaron Siri, an attorney to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the FDA to "withdraw or suspend" its approval of a polio vaccine.
The FDA's top food official says the safety of the dye called Red 40 hasn't been assessed in over a decade, despite concerns over its potential behavioral health effects.
For many, it's a tough decision when balancing health and finances.
Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.
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Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made her Broadway debut Saturday night in a one-time performance in the hit musical comedy "& Juliet."
Fan-captured video from Saturday's performance showed Wilson hyping Scott on stage to deliver his 2023 hit song "FE!N" in front of thousands of festivalgoers.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.