Nearly 54,000 Homes, Businesses Still without Power in Florida's Panhandle Four Days After Isaias Left 6 Dead

Nearly 54,000 homes, businesses still without power in Florida's Panhandle four days after Isaias left 6 dead

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that all areas able to receive power should be reconnected by day's end, and he announced $27 million in grants for rural areas.

'5,000 without power': DeSantis rolls out $27M in recovery aid as Florida batters with Isaias

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis provided an update on the state's response to Hurricane Isaias, announcing 600 response missions as debris removal efforts continue across affected areas. DeSantis said nearly 95% of power had been restored, though several thousand residents potentially as many as 5,000 remained without electricity. The update comes as Florida distributes $27 million in rural recovery checks to support communities affected by the st…

Nearly all power restored as DeSantis hands out $27M in rural recovery checks

VERNON, Fla. — Nearly all the lights are back on across the hardest-hit parts of the Florida Panhandle, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday, while handing out millions in checks to help rural towns bounce back. Utilities have restored power to about 95% of the roughly half-million customers who lost it during the recent hurricane. That… The post Nearly all power restored as DeSantis hands out $27M in rural recovery checks appeared first on Florida’s …

Florida Directs Over $27 Million In State Grants To Rural Towns Following Hurricane Isaias

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that the state is sending $27 million in Rural Infrastructure Fund grants to 14 small communities across Florida to