Florida extends deadline for $600M hurricane relief
By The BriefBrief
Florida agricultural producers now have until Jan. 1, 2027 to apply for their share of more than $600 million in federal hurricane relief. The extension was confirmed by Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson for the Florida Block Grant Disaster Relief Program covering losses from the 2023 and 2024 hurricane seasons.
WHO:Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson; Florida agricultural producers
WHAT:Deadline extended for applications to the Florida Block Grant Disaster Relief Program for hurricane losses
WHEN:Aug 20, 2026 at 2:11 PM ET
WHERE:Florida
WHY:Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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