Justin Garcia

As governments scramble with contracted trucks, much of the debris won’t be picked up in time.

Utilities released estimates for when customers should expect power.

Some went without medicine and oxygen or relied on friends’ refrigerators.

The port hopes to have all of the terminals fully functional by Saturday.

Local elections supervisors are working to make sure early voting and Election Day run smoothly.

In a letter to the secretary of state, the supervisors asked for eleven temporary changes.

Supervisor Brian Corley said voters are allowed to get “innovative” during emergencies and that the ballots will be counted.

The association of county elections supervisors previously asked the governor for several changes after the disasters to give voters more flexibility.

Local supervisors used backup versions of their websites.

Changes are in place following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

More than a dozen sheriff’s offices said there are no trained experts at their agencies.