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Florida lawmakers ask FEMA for more housing for storm survivors
Two U.S. senators and three congressmen are asking federal officials to bring recreational vehicles and mobile homes to the Florida Panhandle to help residents who lost their homes to Hurricane Michael. Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio and Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson on Monday said in a letter to FEMA's director that the alternative housing must be deployed immediately to the Panhandle to alleviate suffering. [Source: NBC Miami]
See also:
» Florida claims from Hurricane Michael at $1.6 billion, rising
» Hurricane season has one month left. Here’s what history says to expect.
Despite new law, Florida will still ‘fall back’ for end of Daylight Saving Time
The “Sunshine Protection Act” aimed to make Daylight Saving Time permanent in Florida, meaning those in the Sunshine State would no longer have to set their clocks back an hour each November. But even though the bill passed the Florida Legislature and was signed by Gov. Rick Scott seven months ago, Floridians will still “fall back” this weekend. [Source: WSVN]
The Sunshine economy: King tides and high water
Millions of dollars have been spent to help keep the water away, or drain it away faster as South Floridians learn to live with the highest of high tides. WLRN visited five South Floridians living with king tides and toured their neighborhoods with them, looking at evidence of high water and seeing how some are responding to the threat. [Source: WLRN]
How Tampa turned around
For decades, Tampa, Florida, was a city that got no respect. One magazine called it “a hot urban mess.” Studies of U.S. cities routinely listed it near the bottom for walkability and commuting. In recent years, though, something changed in Tampa. [Source: Urban Land]
ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:
› Pam Bondi sued over Florida Expressway amendments
The Miami-Dade County Expressway Authority (MDX) says it’s being bullied by the Legislature. Now, MDX has filed suit to see if the courts agree. MDX filed suit in Tallahassee against Attorney General Pam Bondi, seeking a finding that recent changes to the Florida Expressway Authority Act are unconstitutional and invalid. Read the full complaint here [pdf].
›Southwest Florida country clubs spending big bucks to make improvements to facilities
The number of golf and country clubs is dropping nationwide, so Southwest Florida clubs are making some big changes. Since 2010 private clubs across the region have spent tens of millions of dollars to up their game — and they continue to tee up capital improvements at a fast tempo.
› USF trustees give praise — and a $210,000 bonus — to outgoing president Judy Genshaft
Judy Genshaft, the outgoing University of South Florida president, received a glowing performance review Monday from the school’s board of trustees — and a $210,000 stipend to go with it.
› Beware the post-hurricane mold monster, state says
As Floridians clean and repair their storm damaged homes and buildings, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) is warning about “indoor air quality problems.” As in, that ‘black crud.’ Mold can cause disease, trigger allergic reactions, and continue to damage materials long after the storm. Read the full info sheet from DOH.
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