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Hurricane recovery program performance and resident frustration

Edgewater Pines residents say Helene-damaged homes were deemed over the FEMA 49% repair threshold after inconsistent assessments, changing cost breakdowns, and poor communication, leaving elderly and part-time owners facing demolition. Staff says the rules are federal and recovery funds only help homesteaded properties.

10 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 22, 2026

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New County Campus Concerns

Clerk Ken Burke sent a letter calling the new courthouse campus disappointing — offices too small, technology setup poor — for the 298 clerk employees moving in, and he wants one-on-one conversations with each commissioner.

7 mentionsLast discussed Aug 20, 2026