Florida Division of Emergency Management.
state-level agency in Florida, United States
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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Lori Berman criticized the spending practices of the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), which operates in Florida and manages Operation Vigilant Sentry (OVS).Some support3 reports
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DeSantis administration used emergency funds via FDEM for immigration detention, leading to questions about spending transparency.Some support4 reports
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Ed Hooper discussed the financial status of the Florida Division of Emergency Management.Some support2 reports
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A city council is considering a grant from the Florida Division of Emergency Management and is seeking funding from a US association.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Ron DeSantis oversees the operations of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, which is facing challenges from an advocacy group.Well supported14 reports1 development inside
One to three months ago
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Florida International University and the Florida Division of Emergency Management collaborated on the CORE operational readiness program.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Partnership forms CORE program with other agencies.Some support1 report
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Groups are challenging the Florida Division of Emergency Management over environmental compliance issues.Some support1 report
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DHS and Florida Division of Emergency Management are discussing the capacity and future of a detention facility.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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FEMA and Florida Division of Emergency Management jointly manage the grant approval process for disaster recovery.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Wakulla County sought final approval from the state division, while FEMA reviewed a pier project scope change.Some support2 reports
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The Florida Division of Emergency Management took control of an unnamed airport involving Miami-Dade County, Collier County, and the state of Florida.Some support4 reports
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Severe hurricane impacts were experienced in Palm Beach County, prompting emergency management advisories.Some support4 reports
Gone quiet
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Donald Trump praised the conditions at the South Florida Detention Center.Well supported6 reports
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Pinellas County lawmakers and individuals are urging federal agencies to expedite grant processes, while a local official applied for a state program.Some support1 report
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A facility issue in Florida is leading to lawsuits filed over environmental damage, involving the state agency and its leadership.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump toured a facility managed by the Florida Division of Emergency Management.Some support23 reports
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Florida officials debated the spending and storm readiness of a facility that received backing from Donald Trump.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Fort Myers and the Florida Division of Emergency Management are discussing a joint project focused on flood risk mitigation.Some support1 report
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A facility linked to detention center operations is accused of Clean Air Act violations due to pollution, prompting a lawsuit.Well supported5 reports
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Kevin Guthrie, Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, held training sessions and gave public advisories in Orlando.Well supported3 reports
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Around Florida Division of Emergency Management this week
News at the entities that move Florida Division of Emergency Management most-
Ron DeSantis StructuralThree separate events occurred on August 28, 2026: a Leon County grand jury report, a Colorado pardon by Polis, and alleged misuse of funds by DeSantis.Moves Florida Division of Emergency Management
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DHS StructuralDHS, DOJ, and SEC formed a joint initiative to establish a Trade Fraud Task Force, setting standards for compliance.Moves Florida Division of Emergency Management
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Florida StructuralThe article covers three concurrent stories: Brightline facing financial strain, FPL offering bill credits to seniors, and Florida's wage hike attracting workers from Alabama.Moves Florida Division of Emergency Management
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Center for Biological Diversity OperationalThe Center for Biological Diversity is involved in opposition to a data center project in Pittsburg, including a lawsuit over environmental approval.Moves Florida Division of Emergency Management
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Maxwell Frost StructuralMaxwell Frost introduced proposed federal housing policy changes related to the No Homeless Detention Centers Act.Moves Florida Division of Emergency Management
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Florida Department of Transportation StructuralNegotiations are underway regarding the relocation of a monument to allow for city use in Crystal River.Moves Florida Division of Emergency Management
Connections
The 37 strongest of 44, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Ron DeSantis Structural
Ron DeSantis exercises executive authority, controls funding, and sets operational mandates for the Division.
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DHS Structural
DHS provides federal oversight while jointly managing state-run detention center operations with the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
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Kevin Guthrie Structural
Kevin Guthrie serves as the Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
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OVS Structural
FDEM formally manages the operation OVS.
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Ed Hooper Operational
A serves as a budget commission chair whose oversight role requires spending reports from B, the agency.
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Florida International University Operational
FIU is partnered with the Florida Division of Emergency Management on the CORE operational readiness program, providing training and hosting services.
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Center for Biological Diversity Operational
CBD is actively challenging FDEM through litigation regarding environmental compliance, specifically Clean Air Act violations related to facility pollution and detention center operations.
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Maxwell Frost Structural
one depends on the other
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Lee County Transactional
Lee County provided $2.6 million in funding to the Florida Division of Emergency Management for reconstruction efforts.
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Alcatraz Structural
The Florida Division of Emergency Management holds functional responsibility for the inspection and documentation of damages at the Alcatraz site.
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Miami-Dade County Structural
The relationship is a functional partnership where the county relies on the state agency for management, conservation, and joint operational inspections.
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Fort Myers Operational
The two entities are engaged in a joint project focused on flood risk mitigation.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Structural
The two entities are functionally linked through the joint management of the grant approval process.
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Florida Department of Transportation Structural
The Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation was appointed interim director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
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Wakulla County Structural
Wakulla County seeks final approval from the Florida Division of Emergency Management for county actions.
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Markwayne Mullin Structural
Markwayne Mullin holds a capacity that influences or is constrained by the operational functions of the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
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Florida Department of Education Operational
The two agencies are actively partnered on the CORE initiative.
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Lori Berman Operational
Lori Berman, in her capacity as a leader, questions the operational spending and transparency of the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
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Milton Structural
FDEM provides cost coverage to Milton in relation to emergency management needs.
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Associated Press Transactional
AP formally requested information regarding facility operations from the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
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James Uthmeier Structural
A exercises oversight and scrutiny over the actions and operations of the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
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Idalia Operational
FDEM, as a government agency, has a functional operational link with Idalia regarding cost coverage requests.
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GardaWorld Transactional
FDEM contracted GardaWorld for services, which were subsequently informed as no longer needed.
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Pinellas County Operational
Pinellas County leverages its political structure to appeal to the state division regarding federal grant processes.
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Donald Trump Mentioned together
Donald Trump has commented on facilities and funding related to the Florida Division of Emergency Management's domain.
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Jason Nash Transactional
Jason Nash applied for the Elevate Florida program managed by the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
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Friends of the Earth Europe Operational
The advocacy group actively challenges the state management decisions and environmental practices of the government agency.
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Friends of the Everglades Operational
The relationship involves advocacy group B challenging the environmental compliance and operational decisions of the government agency A.
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Ed Hooper Mentioned together
Ed Hooper discussed the agency's financial status.
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Tallahassee Shared context
FDEM conducts administrative activities, such as fund requests and budget meetings, within the jurisdiction of Tallahassee.
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Lindsay Cross Operational
Lindsay Cross commented on the operational limitations of the Florida Division of Emergency Management regarding federal grant control.
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Louisiana Shared context
Both entities are state-level government bodies operating within the context of emergency management.
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Arizona Shared context
Two distinct governmental/geographic entities operating within the same national context.
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Georgia Shared context
The agency's operational planning includes Georgia as a potential destination for evacuees.
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city council Transactional
City Council is considering receiving a grant from the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
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Debbie Wasserman Schultz Mentioned together
No direct relationship between Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Florida Division of Emergency Management was observed in the provided evidence.
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Florida Structural
The Florida Division of Emergency Management is a functional agency operating under the jurisdiction and governance of the State of Florida.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
3 events- Lori Berman criticized the spending practices of the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), which operates in Florida and manages Operation Vigilant Sentry (OVS).
- DeSantis administration used emergency funds via FDEM for immigration detention, leading to questions about spending transparency.
- Ed Hooper discussed the financial status of the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
August 2026
4 events- A city council is considering a grant from the Florida Division of Emergency Management and is seeking funding from a US association.
- Florida International University and the Florida Division of Emergency Management collaborated on the CORE operational readiness program.
- Partnership forms CORE program with other agencies.
- Groups are challenging the Florida Division of Emergency Management over environmental compliance issues.
July 2026
2 eventsShow 1 earlier month
June 2026
13 events- DHS and Florida Division of Emergency Management oversaw operations and praised conditions at the South Florida Detention Center.
- Ron DeSantis oversees the operations of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, which is facing challenges from an advocacy group.
- DHS and Florida Division of Emergency Management are discussing the capacity and future of a detention facility.
- FEMA and Florida Division of Emergency Management jointly manage the grant approval process for disaster recovery.
- Severe hurricane impacts were experienced in Palm Beach County, prompting emergency management advisories.
- Donald Trump praised the conditions at the South Florida Detention Center.
- Pinellas County lawmakers and individuals are urging federal agencies to expedite grant processes, while a local official applied for a state program.
- A facility issue in Florida is leading to lawsuits filed over environmental damage, involving the state agency and its leadership.
- Donald Trump toured a facility managed by the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
- Florida officials debated the spending and storm readiness of a facility that received backing from Donald Trump.
- Fort Myers and the Florida Division of Emergency Management are discussing a joint project focused on flood risk mitigation.
- A facility linked to detention center operations is accused of Clean Air Act violations due to pollution, prompting a lawsuit.
- Kevin Guthrie, Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, held training sessions and gave public advisories in Orlando.