TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Environmental (DEP) is launching the Hurricane Restoration Reimbursement Grant Program this week to help Floridians in the hardest hit counties offset costs associated with addressing coastal beach erosion from Hurricane Ian or Hurricane Nicole. The online grant application portal will accept applications beginning at 9 a.m. on Feb. 1, 2023.
Funding assistance is available for eligible homeowners who apply and qualify for this program in Brevard, Broward, Charlotte, Collier, Duval, Flagler, Indian River, Lee, Manatee, Martin, Nassau, Palm Beach, St. Johns, St. Lucie, Sarasota and Volusia counties. Projects may include construction projects for sand placement and temporary or permanent coastal armoring.
“We are grateful we are able to help support recovery for these communities,” said DEP Secretary Shawn Hamilton. “DEP has been in these communities since the storms hit, and we look forward to continuing our efforts through this new program to help expedite recovery for affected areas.”
During the December 2022 special legislative session, Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature created the Hurricane Restoration Reimbursement Grant Program and allocated $50 million to help coastal homeowners address the damages from coastal erosion during the storms. DEP developed emergency rules for this new program in accordance with Chapter 2022-272 Laws of Florida.
To be eligible for this grant, the owner must be an eligible applicant of an eligible residential property with an eligible project and eligible costs. Additionally, applicants must provide required submittals for reimbursement. The application is designed to help Floridians understand their eligibility. All projects must be permitted prior to implementation and reimbursement, and DEP may reimburse 50% of eligible project costs, up to a maximum of $150,000 per parcel.
Applicants will be able to complete and submit their projects through this portal as well as upload any required documents for their projects, including invoices and payable receipts. DEP has developed tutorials and a Frequently Asked Questions document to help applicants navigate the application portal and understand the provisions of the emergency rules. Although the department encourages online submittal, a paper application is also available.
Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis, and priority will be given to low- and moderate-income homeowners.
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BARTON, ROBERT
DOB: 04/25/1993
Charge(s): POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (METHAMPHETAMINE)
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BLATCH, LATARJA
DOB: 10/15/2000
Charge(s): POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (MOLLIE)
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DARMSTADT, RICHARD
DOB: 05/31/1967
Charge(s): FLEE/ELUDE POLICE: FAIL TO OBEY ORDER TO STOP; DAMAGE PROP-CRIM MISCH: 1000 DOLS OR MORE; WEAPON OFFENSE: MISSILE INTO DWELLING VEH BUILDING OR AIRCRAFT
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DE LA CRUZ GONZALEZ, BRYAN
DOB: 07/24/1994
Charge(s): POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBCTANCE (MOLLIE); (VOP) LARC: GRAND THEFT; FRAUD-ILL USE OF CREDIT CARDS
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DREYFUSS, JEFFREY ALLEN
DOB: 01/29/1979
Charge(s): (IN HOUSE) (MARION COUNTY) (VOP) POSS OF METHAMPHETAMINE
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ELLIS, ALLISON NICOLE
DOB: 02/13/1987
Charge(s): (GILCHRIST COUNTY) CIVIL CASE; UNPAID SUPPORT
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GREEN, LASONYA MARIE
DOB: 06/16/1981
Charge(s): (VOP) LARCENY: POSSESS ANTI-SHOPLIFTING DEVICE; (VOP) LARCENY: PETIT THEFT MERCHANT FARM TRANSIT 2+ PRIOR CONVICTIONS
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KIMBRIEL, DARLENE JOELL
DOB: 02/24/1969
Charge(s): (MARION COUNTY) FRAUD
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LEE, JAMES EVERETT
DOB: 10/26/1970
Charge(s): FAIL TO REG AFT ESTABLISH PERM/TEMP RESIDENCE
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MARTIN, RICARDO A.
DOB: 03/31/1986
Charge(s): PETIT THEFT; POSSESS OF COCAINE; TRESPASSING AFTER WARNING
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MOORE, LOUNETTA ELIZABETH
DOB: 03/09/1992
Charge(s): ESCAPE; RESIST OFFICER WO VIOLENCE; DAMAGE PROP-CRIM MISCH: 200 DOLS AND UNDER; (WARRANT) LARC: PETIT THEFT MERCH FARM TRANSIT 2+ PRIOR CONVIC
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MORIN, TIMOTHY
DOB: 11/02/2001
Charge(s): DUI-UNLAW BLD ALCH: DUI INFLUENCE OF ALCHOL OR DRUGS; MARIJUANA-POSSESS: NOT MORE THAN 20 GRAMS
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PRICE, MIRANDA
DOB: 03/27/1997
Charge(s): BATTERY: COMMIT DOMESTIC BATTERY BY STRANGULATION
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RUSSELL, KEVIN SHANE
DOB: 03/31/1981
Charge(s): OPIUM OR DERIV-POSSESS: WIT SELL ETC 1000 FT SPECIFIED AREA SCH I II
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SANTA MARIA, SIERRA DAWN
DOB: 05/27/1987
Charge(s): DRUGS-POSSESS: CNTRL SUB WO PRESCRIPTION X2; LARC: PETIT THEFT MERCH FARM TRANSIT $100 LT $750; DRUGS EQUIP-POSSESS AND OR USE; MARIJUANA-POSSESS: LESS THAN 20 GRAMS
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SHEFFIELD, STACIE
DOB: 10/22/1984
Charge(s): POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (METHAMPHETAMINE)
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SILCOX, ZACHARY
DOB: 05/08/2001
Charge(s): CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPON: UNLICENSED FIREARM
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SMITH, RITA ELAINE
DOB: 11/10/1981
Charge(s): LARC: GRAND THEFT 750 LESS THAN 5K DOLS; (VOP) BATTERY: TOUCH OR STRIKE
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WALTERS, DANIEL ROY
DOB: 11/26/1980
Charge(s): PETIT THEFT (RETAIL); RESISTING MERCHANT DETAINMENT; (WARRANT) LARC: OTHER THEFT
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Common abbreviations used:
DOC – Department of Corrections
DUBAL – driving with an unlawful blood alcohol level
DWLSR – driving while license suspended or revoked
FTA – failure to appear
FVOP – felony violation of probation
LEO – law enforcement officer
LSOA – leaving the scene of an accident
MTV – moving traffic violation
MVOP – misdemeanor violation of probation
OOC or O/C – out of county
PTR – pretrial release condition violation
R/O or RO – resist officer
RWOV – resist without violence
VOP – violation of probation
W/O or WO – without
YOA – years of age