FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 20, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT FSG Press Office Fsgmedia@floridastateguard.fl.gov Tallahassee, Fla.—As record drought conditions continue to impact Florida and much of the southern United States, the Florida State Guard (FSG) stands ready to support wildfire response efforts that protect lives, property, and communities. As wildfire activity across the state evolves, FSG aviation assets, both manned and unmanned, have maintained a steady aerial presence to

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 9, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT FSG Press Office Fsgmedia@floridastateguard.fl.gov Lakeland, Fla. —The Florida State Guard (FSG) achieved a significant aviation readiness milestone earlier this month with the largest deployment of aircraft at one time. On Monday, March 9, twelve pilots and crew aboard four aircraft from the Aviation Response Squadron (ARS) executed a coordinated transportation operation between two locations, demonstrating an increasing leve

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 9, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT FSG Press Office Fsgmedia@floridastateguard.fl.gov Taylor County, Fla. — Within a 13-month period, three major hurricanes made landfall in Taylor County between August 20, 2023, and September 26, 2024. Hurricanes Idalia (Category 3), Debby (Category 1), and Helene (Category 4) all struck near Steinhatchee, leaving significant damage across the region. More than 17 months after the first storm, FSG continues to support Taylor C