Maui’s top emergency official is out after failing to sound sirens as fires approached

Maui’s top emergency management official resigned Thursday, one day after he defended his decision not to sound warning sirens as wildfires swept across the island. The resignation of Herman Andaya, administrator of the county’s emergency management agency, was effective immediately, a county spokesperson said. A wildfire devastated the historic West Maui town of Lahaina on… Continue reading Maui’s top emergency official is out after failing to sound sirens as fires approached

Ron DeSantis security tab approached $10 million as he prepped presidential run

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Florida taxpayers paid millions of dollars more to protect Gov. Ron DeSantis and his family last year as he prepared to launch his presidential bid. In total, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement last year spent $9.4 million on salaries for agents and transportation costs for the detail that protects DeSantis, his wife,… Continue reading Ron DeSantis security tab approached $10 million as he prepped presidential run