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FEMA urges Helene and Milton hurricane recovery registration; enacts flood insurance grace periods

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By Tara Calligan
| WUSF-FM (Tampa, FL) Verified
In the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell held a press conference in Punta Gorda Friday urging residents to register for disaster assistance as quickly as possible. She emphasized that those impacted by either storm—or both—may have different recovery needs, and registering for both is essential. “Registering for both storms is important as they will have different needs,” Criswell said.
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When will Publix and Walmart close ahead of Hurricane Milton?

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By Tara Calligan
| WUSF-FM (Tampa, FL) Verified
As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida's west coast, now is the time to gather any final supplies. Publix announced most of its locations in Southwest Florida will close at 3 p.m. Tuesday, with inland stores closing at 5 p.m. Click here for an online tracker to show which stores are currently open. A few Walmart and Sam's Club locations have already closed ahead of the hurricane. Click here for an online tracker to show which stores are currently open.
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Collier County launches 11th annual high school voter registration challenge

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By Tara Calligan
| Gulf Coast Life: Arts Edition
The Collier County Supervisor of Elections has kicked off its annual High School Voter Registration Challenge with the now 11-year-old initiative aiming to educate and motivate high schoolers to get out and vote. Collier County Supervisor of Elections Melissa Blazier recalls the first time she voted. It was during the 2000 election.
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