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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97032
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended a major disaster declaration for Florida, initially issued on October 11, 2024. This amendment includes Nassau County for additional debris removal and permanent work and adds Duval and St. Johns Counties for permanent work. Several types of federal assistance are available, including disaster grants and housing assistance, to help cope with the impacts of the declared disaster. The changes aim to address the needs identified following the major disaster declaration by the President.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is saying that there was a big problem in Florida, and now they are helping three more places get cleaned up and fixed. They are also giving people money and help to get back on their feet.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12350
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The University of Florida, Florida Museum of Natural History (FLMNH), has identified remains of two individuals believed to be of Native American ancestry from a site in Duval County, Florida. These remains are culturally affiliated with the Seminole Tribe of Florida and The Muscogee (Creek) Nation. The notice, issued under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), states that repatriation of these remains may begin on or after April 16, 2025. Competing requests for repatriation will be considered, and the most appropriate requestor will be determined by the FLMNH.

    Simple Explanation

    The University of Florida found two sets of Native American bones and plans to give them back to the Seminole and Muscogee tribes. They are working out how to decide who should get the bones if there are more than one request.