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Florida officials say there is no fuel shortage despite long lines at pump ahead of Hurricane Milton
Gov. Ron DeSantis advised people to anticipate lines at gas stations and slow speeds on highways
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Central Florida highway tolls suspended amid Hurricane Milton evacuations
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday afternoon there ‘is currently no fuel shortage in the state,’ though demand has increased
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Florida braces for storm surge, power outages ahead of Hurricane Milton
Milton is expected to hit the state late Wednesday or early Thursday
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‘We’re utilizing our resources’: Florida Gov. DeSantis enlists prison labor to help with Hurricane Helene debris
DeSantis said the state is saving money by engaging prison inmates with cleanup work instead of private contractors
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Florida to send rescue resources to North Carolina in aftermath of Helene damage
As cleanup continues in Florida, the DeSantis administration is sending state ‘air assets’ and satellite earth stations to North Carolina
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In the wake of Hurricane Helene, even Rick Scott says climate is ‘clearly changing’
Scott travelled through parts of the state speaking to law enforcement and first responders a day after Hurricane Helene hit Florida
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Florida begins rescue, recovery efforts in aftermath of Category 4 Hurricane Helene
Authorities said two deaths had been attributed to the storm and more than 1.24 million are without electricity
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Central Florida under tornado watch, tropical storm warning as Helene nears
Helene’s outer bands have begun to reach the Sunshine State
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Florida officials warn time is ‘running out quickly’ to prepare ahead of Hurricane Helene landfall
DeSantis cautions against people going outside to inspect damage immediately after the storm passes, as it likely will still be dark
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Florida residents prepare for Hurricane Helene landfall amid evacuation orders, closures
Helene is forecast to crash into North Florida on Thursday with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph
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‘Pray in the name of Jesus’: Ahead of hurricane, some in Florida flout evacuation orders
Despite the orders, some residents were sticking out the storm, convinced Helene will swerve away like previous hurricanes
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UCF suspends campus operations Thursday ahead Hurricane Helene
The campus is anticipated to reopen Friday morning
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Hurricane Helene forms, expected to strengthen ahead of Florida landfall
The window to storm prep in east central Florida will close late this afternoon, National Weather Service says
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Florida braces for ‘potentially very dangerous storm’ ahead of Helene landfall
‘The Big Bend and Panhandle should be especially prepared for a direct impact,’ DeSantis said
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Helene nears hurricane strength ahead of expected Florida landfall Thursday
All of east central Florida has been upgraded to a tropical storm warning
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Where to find free sandbags in Central Florida ahead of likely Hurricane Helene
Several locations in Orange and Seminole counties for residents to pick up sandbags
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Central Florida under tropical storm watch ahead of expected ‘major’ Hurricane Helene
Tropical storm conditions and sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph are possible in the area within the next 48 hours
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Florida Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency as Hurricane Helene looms
Helene is forecast to reach northern Florida this week with life-threatening storm surge and winds that will cause widespread power outages
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Florida Gov. DeSantis describes Idalia and Debby recovery efforts as ‘night and day’
Debby made landfall Monday morning near Steinhatchee as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph
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Thousands without power as Hurricane Debby makes landfall in Florida
But he warned that flooding will continue to cause hazards even days after the Debby passes from the state
