Hurricane Milton is now a Category 5 storm. It's threatening an already-battered Florida — and is now a political issue.

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Residents in Palm Harbor, Florida, fill sandbags as Hurricane Milton approaches. Officials have warned homeowners along the state's west coast to evacuate.
Residents in Palm Harbor, Florida, filling sandbags as Hurricane Milton approaches. Officials have told homeowners along the state's west coast to evacuate.

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A couple took 31 trips to Orlando and vacationed at Walt Disney World using government funds, prosecutors say

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A large crowd walks towards a castle at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
A view of Main Street at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

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Owning a home in Florida is a huge gamble. Some people are starting to question whether it's worth it.

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The aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Horseshoe Beach, Florida.

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Viral videos of EVs catching fire after Hurricane Helene raise safety concerns in Florida

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A Tesla that exploded after being inundated with salt water from Hurricane Helene sits in a parking lot in St. Pete Beach, Florida, on September 28, 2024.
A Tesla that caught fire during Hurricane Helene in St. Pete Beach, Florida, on September 28, 2024.

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Shocking scenes of Hurricane Helene's aftermath in the Southeast US

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Southeast US residents are wondering when they can return home after Hurricane Helene flattened homes, flooded roads, and filled lakes with trash.

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Florida homeowners still face an insurance crisis in the wake of Hurricane Helene

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A flooded main street with two trucks driving through the water covered up to the tops of their tires, with stores and businesses on either side that have water up to their front doors
Hurricane Helene caused flooding in Tarpon Springs, Florida, near Tampa.

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Intense Flooding Expected as Florida Faces Possible Category 4 Hurricane Tonight

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Tallahassee State professor Pamela Andrews carriers sand bags to a car in preparation for possible flooding as Tropical Storm Helene heads toward the state's Gulf Coast in Tallahassee, Florida.

Kamala Harris' economic agenda may now depend on beating Ted Cruz or Rick Scott

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Senate Democrats announced on Thursday that they're about to start spending millions on TV ads in Texas and Florida.

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People are still flocking to Florida. It could help them ride out a slowdown in the economy.

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Florida's economic growth has outpaced the nation on an annual basis for the past 11 years.

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A millennial who visited all 50 states by age 31 shares her favorite and least favorite — and tips for your own US trips

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Melissa Dewalt, 31, with her husband Ben, 32, pose in front of her 47th — and favorite — state, Alaska.

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