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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