As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, officials are warning residents to prepare for widespread power outages, flooding, and potential tornadoes.
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan and President Biden have both addressed the public, with Biden assuring Floridians that federal aid will be available. The storm, now downgraded to a Category 3, is expected to make landfall near Tampa, bringing tropical-storm-force winds and heavy rainfall.
Emergency services are on high alert as the state braces for the storm's impact.
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Hurricane Milton live tracker: Updates, projected path of Category 3 storm as tornadoes hit ahead of landfall near Tampa, Fla., tonight
Hurricane Milton was downgraded to a Category 3 storm on Wednesday afternoon just hours before the storm was set to make landfall in Florida. "Tropical-storm-force winds and heavy rainfall ongoing," the National Hurricane Center said in a 4 p.
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Biden gives update on Hurricane Milton, assures Florida residents, "We've got your back"
During his remarks, President Biden also accused former President Trump of leading the "onslaught of lies" about hurricane aid.
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Mayor Deegan gives briefing as Jacksonville prepares for power outages, possible flooding during Hurricane Milton
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan and other city officials are set to hold a news conference Wednesday afternoon as the state prepares for the impact of Hurricane Milton.
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