Resilient Florida

Resilience in the face of increasingly extreme weather is on the minds this week of those attending the annual Gulf of Mexico Alliance Conference in Tampa. And much of the work on resiliency will be done at the University of South Florida.

The Florida Ocean Alliance submitted a plan to Gov. Ron DeSantis and the legislature to help strengthen resilience and protection of the state's coastlines.

The legislature would need to approve DeSantis' $3.5 billion proposal, which would be spread over four years.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has touted a record amount of spending to help his state prepare for the effects of climate change. But his policy on that front is coming under scrutiny by many residents still reeling from Hurricane Ian.

On this week's Florida Roundup, we looked at Hurricane Ian's continuing devastation, and what can be done to build more resilient communities.

DeSantis says the funds will local officials prepare for the impacts of major storms.

Because of a legally required 72-hour “cooling off” period, the budget is required to be finalized and printed Tuesday for the annual legislative session to end on time Friday.