On Monday, President Donald Trump appointed several new members to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council, including Tampa Mayor Jane Castor.
The FEMA Review Council is a bipartisan group tasked with reforming and streamlining FEMA's operations and disaster response system, ensuring that the agency delivers rapid, efficient, and mission-focused relief to those in need.
The council was formed in January 2025 and will be led by Secretary Kristi Noem and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.

Suspect arrested for murder of Bartow man found in 'pool of blood': PCSO
Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) announced it arrested the suspect involved in the murder of a 56-year-old Bartow man found in a "pool of blood."
Arrest in 'violent death' of Florida man found in 'pool of blood'