Seminole County Emergency leaders are preparing for reduced FEMA assistance in disaster recovery due to budget and staffing cuts under the Trump administration.

A weather system over Florida may become Tropical Storm Dexter later this week, raising flood risks. Authorities also introduced new reporting laws on weather modification amid rising public concerns.

All eyes on the tropics as an area of low pressure moved across the state on Tuesday. As it moves into the Gulf on Wednesday, scattered thunderstorms are expected to continue.