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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How Hurricane Milton Became a Category 5 Storm in Less Than 24 Hours

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An infrared image of Hurricane Milton as a Category 5 storm.

Satellite Images Reveal Hurricane Helene’s Devastating Aftermath

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A nighttime view of power outages across the southeastern United States following Hurricane Helene.

Price-gouging complaints about the cost of fuel, water, and hotels are surging in states hit by Hurricane Helene

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People wait in line for gasoline in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on September 29, 2024 in Fletcher, North Carolina.
People in line for gasoline in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on September 29, 2024, in Fletcher, North Carolina.

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Hurricane Helene devastates Asheville's small beer breweries: 'It's quite heartbreaking.'

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One of the Hi-Wire Brewing buildings, surrounded by hurricane debris
Hi-Wire Brewing's main Asheville location was destroyed by Hurricane Helene.

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Before and after satellite photos show Hurricane Helene's destruction of the Florida coast

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Flooded Road Florida
Hurricane Helene hit Florida as a Category 4 storm on Thursday, causing severe flooding, power outages, and widespread damage across multiple states.

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Trump Spreads Hurricane Helene Conspiracies as Hundreds Remain Missing

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Donald Trump gives brief statements as he arrives at Valdosta Regional Airport to visit areas affected by Hurricane Helene on September 30, 2024 in Valdosta, Georgia.

Video: Fox Weather reporter rescues a woman stranded in Hurricane Helene flood waters live on air

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Fox Weather reporter rescues woman in Atlanta
Fox Weather reporter Bob Van Dillen seen rescuing woman from flood waters live on air.

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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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Yep, people still haven't forgiven Ted Cruz for Cancún

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Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas at a press conference on Capitol Hill on October 31, 2023.
Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas.

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