"Tallahassee Seeks Federal Aid as Tornado Damage Exceeds $50M"
Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey announced that recovery costs from the May 10 tornado outbreak have reached $50 million, prompting Florida officials to seek federal aid from FEMA. The tornadoes caused significant damage, including fatalities and destruction at local universities. While local aid efforts are ongoing, FEMA has yet to declare a major disaster, which would unlock federal assistance for the city and its residents.