President Biden approves Florida disaster declaration

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President Biden approved a Florida disaster declaration after Hurricane Helene left a wake of destruction.

This will provide federal funding for several counties, including Charlotte and Lee County.

Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repair, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.

Governor DeSantis made the request for the state, and the approval came late Saturday.

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