HURRICANE SEASON 

Gulf Man 

Duke Energy Florida restores power for several counties 

  1. PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Duke Energy Florida has completed power restoration for over 95% of customers in Brevard, Citrus, Hernando, Highlands, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole, Sumter and Volusia counties post-Hurricane Milton – meaning the company met, and in many cases exceeded, that estimated time of restoration.

 

Tampa Bay Times 

Tropical disturbance in Atlantic could form within week, forecasters say  

Hot on the heels of hurricanes Helene and Milton, forecasters are watching another weather system with medium chances for development in the Atlantic Ocean. 

 

Miami Herald 

DeSantis says state will help with Hurricane Milton debris removal  

Gov. Ron DeSantis is again using state forces to help with county and city debris removal after Hurricane Milton came tearing through Florida, he announced Sunday. 

 

WEAR TV 

Biden announces $600 million in hurricane aid during Florida visit 

TAMPA, Fla. (TNND) — Recovery efforts are still in full swing after Hurricane Milton hit Florida earlier this week. 

 

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 

Route-Fifty 

States still on a ‘learning curve’ amid generative AI’s promise  

Leaders acknowledged the technology’s promise at the recent National Association of State Chief Information Officers conference, but said data management is a major obstacle preventing widespread use in government.