FEMA Admits Being Understaffed, Underprepared For 2017 Hurricanes

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.

• Jul 13, 2018

Florida Health Dept.: Surprised By Immigrant Arrivals

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.

• Jul 18, 2014

New Broward Flood Zones Give Some Homeowners Break On Insurance

With costs of flood insurance hitting the roof, Pembroke Pines homeowner Susan Henderson will now be getting a break under her roof.

• Apr 29, 2014

New Flood Zone Maps Equal Savings For Broward Property Owners

Property owners in Broward County will now be able to more easily access whether their property is located in a flood zone.

• Apr 28, 2014

Broward County Offers "Twitter Alert"

Residents in Broward County are encouraged to sign up for "Twitter Alert" to receive emergency information.

• Sep 30, 2013

Gov. Scott To Address Hurricane Conference Wednesday

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.

• May 8, 2013

Governor's Hurricane Conference Underway In Ft. Lauderdale

• May 5, 2013

FEMA Denies Broward, Miami-Dade Money For Sandy Relief

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied disaster assistance for areas of the state damaged by Hurricane Sandy, according to Florida officials.

• Jan 19, 2013

Florida Crews Sent North To Assist Hurricane Sandy Victims

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.

• Oct 29, 2012

Broward Couple Busted In BP Oil Spill Fraud Gets 13 Years

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.

• Sep 27, 2012

Feds Pay Over $15 Mil In Aid To Debby Victims

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.

• Jul 20, 2012

Feds Pay Over $5 Mil In Aid To Debby Victims

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.

• Jul 10, 2012

FEMA Tours Flood Damaged Broward Neighborhoods

Broward homeowners who suffered rain or flood damage from showers and storms over the Halloween weekend may be getting some help from Uncle Sam.

• Nov 3, 2011

Stories Of Survival Emerging From Broward Tornado Debris

Naresh Nasta was just sitting down for a meal in his Sunrise home Tuesday night when his home began exploding all around him.

• Oct 20, 2011

Sweetwater Residents Get Federal Reprieve

Residents in Sweetwater got a reprieve from the federal government Monday that could stand to save homeowners upwards of $5,000.

• Oct 3, 2011

Broward EOC Ready To Lend A Hand To Northeast

Emergency officials in the Northeast may turn to Broward County for its hurricane expertise.

• Aug 25, 2011

SW Ranches May Not Owe FEMA $750K Afterall

Southwest Ranches may be off the hook when it comes to refunding the Federal Emergency Management Agency $750 thousand for it called over-payments.

• Jan 16, 2011