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Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie resigns to jump onto Collins ticket
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· August 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A replacement has been named, with the Department of Transportation Secretary taking on the additional role. A state official has stepped down from their position.
A state official has stepped down from their position. The resignation follows an announcement that this person would be joining a gubernatorial campaign. The governor has accepted the resignation and expressed a desire for emergency management to remain focused on its core mission.
A replacement has been named, with the Department of Transportation Secretary taking on the additional role. Further information about the resignation and the new appointment is available from the source. The governor commented on the situation during an event, discussing the importance of separating politics and emergency management.
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Category: safety Published: August 18, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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