President Biden said he would meet with Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida during a visit to tour the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia. An aide to the governor said he had no such plans.
FEMA is typically the first agency to face scrutiny after disasters. But while the federal agency plays a critical role in disaster response, it is not meant to be the first on the scene.
Bex Prasse and Craig Kovalsky had worked nearly a year to restore a rundown building so they could open a gourmet deli. The river behind it had other plans.