Governor Jeb Bush is back in front of TV cameras—urging Floridians to prepare for yet another blast from the tropics. Valerie Alker reports.

The Lee County Sports Complex was the staging area Friday for a terrorism response exercise. The event was planned long ago… before Katrina pointed out weaknesses in disaster response. Valerie Alker has more. (AUDIO)

Already bursting at the seams, Florida schools are now making room for children displaced by Hurricane Katrina. In Southwest Florida – Lee County schools have enrolled 29 students, Charlotte has 18, while Collier has 5. For now, some private schools are waiving tuition for evacuated youngsters. Amy Tardif reports on one displaced family who found some peace by sending their 5-year-old to school. (AUDIO)

The Homeland Security Act of 2002 made FEMA part of the Department of Homeland Security. Florida Lawmakers say this was a mistake – and they’re pushing to make agency independent again. Benjamin Shaw Reports from Capitol Hill. (AUDIO)

Southwest Florida schools are absorbing students displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Amy Tardif reports. (AUDIO)

Red Cross Volunteers from across the nation—and southwest Florida—are heading into the destruction zone—left in the wake of Hurricane Katrina… and new volunteers are signing on. Valerie Alker has more. (AUDIO)

24 Florida-based dog and handler teams with the search and rescue program - B.A.R.K head to Hurricane Katrina ravaged areas soon. B.A.R.K stands for “Bay Area Recovery K-9's” - The specially trained teams - several from Southwest Florida - were called in by Louisiana to scour the swamps of the Gulf Coast. And as Kathleen Moye reports, in the coming weeks, they’ll lead a fleet of hundreds of airboats looking for survivors and casualities. Donations can be made to Suntrust Banks. (AUDIO)

With both fuel onboard for helicopters rescuing survivors of Hurricane Katrina as well as relief supplies from the Keys, the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Confidence departed Key West Thursday morning bound for the northern Gulf coast. Amy Tardif reports. (AUDIO)

Thousands od domestic pets and wild aimals have also been affected by widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina...and local animal services agencies are pitching in to help. Mike Kiniry reports. (AUDIO)

The American Red Cross is actively raising funds to provide relief to victims of Hurricane Katrina. In Southwest Florida—where memories of Hurricane Charley are still fresh – contributions are pouring in. We spoke with folks Thursday writing checks for the cause at the Miromar Outlet Mall in Estero. We hear from Laurie Vega, Margie Rydell, Roger Bishop, Pat Healy, Mike Adams and Jack Love.

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The American Red Cross raised more than six thousand dollars Thursday morning at Miromar. Volunteers will raise additional funds today at the Edison Mall in Ft. Myers—and later in the day at the Bell Tower Shops. They accept checks, cash and credit. Contributions are tax deductible.