Governor Jeb Bush and Lt. Governor Toni Jennings have outlined a $565 million budget recommendation of state and federal funding for emergency management at the Tiger Bay Club of Central Florida, Inc. The Governor was joined by Emergency Management Director Craig Fugate, Tiger Bay Club of Central Florida, Inc. President Fred Leonhardt, business leaders, club members and members of the community. Establishing a “Culture of Preparedness” for hurricanes is a top priority for Governor Bush. These new efforts will significantly enhance Florida’s ability to prepare for hurricanes, respond quickly in the aftermath of a storm, recover from the damage and impacts to the economy, and mitigate future threats to public safety and infrastructure. Read more about Florida Governor Announces New Funding Recommendations for Hurricane Preparedness, Response and Recovery

Tropical Storm Zeta fell apart Friday in the open Atlantic, finally bringing the record-breaking 2005 Atlantic hurricane season to an end. Zeta, which was never a threat to land, set one last record before strong wind shear and dry air robbed it of its wind speed and other characteristics of a tropical system. No named storm ever endured so long into January.

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Like any unwelcome visitor, this “after the season” storm created by Mother Nature just wants to hang around. Still no threat to land, it continues to meander out at sea. Read more about Tropical Storm Zeta Just Won’t Go Away