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A church ministry founder and his daughter died in a plane crash in Florida while flying hurricane relief supplies to Jamaica, with the crash under investigation by the NTSB.
A Christian missionary father and daughter, Alexander and Serena Wurm, were killed in a plane crash in South Florida while en route to Jamaica for hurricane relief efforts. The aircraft, recently acquired for humanitarian missions, crashed shortly after takeoff, and investigations are ongoing. The Wurm family was dedicated to humanitarian work and their faith, with the father having recently helped deliver aid to Jamaica.
A father and daughter, Alexander and Serena Wurm, died in a small plane crash in Florida while en route to Jamaica to deliver hurricane relief supplies. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff, and the cause is under investigation. The Wurm family was known for their humanitarian work, and their deaths are a significant loss amid ongoing hurricane recovery efforts in Jamaica.
A small plane en route to Jamaica for hurricane relief crashed into a Coral Springs neighborhood, damaging property and prompting an ongoing investigation, with the condition of the occupants unknown.
The House Oversight Committee is investigating FEMA after an employee instructed hurricane relief workers in Florida to avoid homes with Trump signs, leading to the employee's termination. Rep. James Comer has requested FEMA Director Deanne Criswell to testify about the agency's response to hurricanes Helene and Milton. The incident has sparked criticism from Republican figures, including Gov. Ron DeSantis, who accused the federal government of partisan discrimination. FEMA has stated the incident was isolated and is taking steps to ensure it doesn't happen again.
The House Oversight Committee is investigating FEMA after an employee was fired for instructing hurricane relief workers to avoid homes with Trump signs in Florida. FEMA Director Deanne Criswell has been asked to testify about the agency's response to hurricanes Helene and Milton. The incident has sparked criticism from Republican leaders, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who accused the federal government of partisan discrimination. FEMA has stated the incident was isolated and is reaching out to affected residents.
Republican Representative Clay Higgins, who advocates for spending cuts in Congress, faces a dilemma as his Louisiana constituents rely heavily on federal funding, especially after severe storms in 2020. A Reuters analysis found that Republican-leaning states like Louisiana stand to lose more than Democratic-leaning states under the spending cuts backed by House Republicans. Higgins' district, which includes Lake Charles, was flattened by Hurricane Laura in August 2020, and local leaders are looking for more federal funding for rebuilding efforts. While Higgins has been a solid "no" on spending bills in Washington, his office issues a steady stream of press releases about federal awards in his district.