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Hurricane Milton brought powerful winds, a dangerous storm surge and flooding to much of Florida after making landfall along the Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm.

The Latest: Hurricane Milton is weaker but still dangerous

In a record time. Third time this year, a hurricane slammed straight into the state of Florida. Our island was devastated by Hurricane Helene and now we're getting a gut punch with Milton in more than 150 years. It's only happened five other times. I think the biggest thing is still just to know that there are a lot of threats out there, multiple feet of storm surge, heavy rainfall and flooding all concerns from Milton's wrath. But even before the hurricane made landfall, destructive winds lashed the sunshine. State. Officials reporting the most tornado warnings in a day on record. Here is what's left after a tornado destroyed a 10,000 square foot shares facility in ST Lucie County. It happens in a flash. You know, we're in the building, not even 50 yards away and it's here, it's gone and there ain't nothing stopping how that building coming down. So if your house is coming down on you, nothing's stopping it. In Fort Myers, one family was inside their home when a tornado ripped through their neighborhood, we all started going for the hallway, didn't even make it there in time. Sorry, do do. And I heard a piece of glass crack and sucked the whole roof off and I felt the thing suck me up and I grabbed my kid and my wife and huck her down. The storm also tore off a part of Tropicana Field Stadium roof. The Ray Stadium is being used as a base camp for debris cleanup and first responders during Milton. I'm Brian Abel reporting.

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Hurricane Milton spawns destructive, deadly tornadoes before making landfall

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The Carolina Cooker team from Garner, led by Jason Allen, has set up a mobile kitchen in the community of Vilas to provide barbecue and sweet potatoes to people affected by Hurricane Helene.

Helene relief: Garner company barbecues 1,600 meals per day in Vilas

Jason Allen's Garner-based Carolina Cooker team has set up a mobile kitchen in the community of Vilas.

The $273 million disaster relief bill, approved unanimously, is likely the first of several spending plans to rebuild ravaged communities in western North Carolina.

NC lawmakers approve millions in Hurricane Helene disaster aid for western counties

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Taylor Swift has made a significant donation toward helping those affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene.

Taylor Swift donates $5 million toward relief efforts in wake of Hurricanes Milton and Helene

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) â A severe solar storm is headed to Earth that could stress power grids even more as the U.S. deals with major back-to-back hurricanes, space weather forecasters said Wednesday.

Severe solar storm could stress power grids even more as US deals with major back-to-back hurricanes

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It will be Harris' second visit to the state in just as many weeks.

Kamala Harris to hold campaign rally in Greenville

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The federal and state governments have also increased their presence in western North Carolina, offering up to $2 million to repair businesses and up to $500,000 to homeowners. However, getting people connected to this aid remains a problem.

State, federal aid surge in western NC as residents grapple with whether to stay after Helene

After Hurricane Helene in late September, both the state and federal governments have been surging in aid to people and small businesses. They've added personnel and pop-up offices throughout the area.

Hurricane Helene is now blamed for the deaths of 230 people across the south, and more than 90,000 people remain without power.

Tracking Helene's impact: Search county-by-county death toll, power outages in NC

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A Raleigh grandfather is concerned as his son and family choose to remain in Tampa, with Hurricane Milton expected to bring 8 to 12 feet of water to the city.

Raleigh man worries about family in Tampa as Hurricane Milton hits

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Florida residents continue moving north as Milton makes landfall

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After months of WRAL investigations, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now working to determine if there is a connection between PCBs in Poe Hall and employee cancer cases.

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WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answers viewer questions related to the response to Hurricane Helene.

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The North Carolina Board of Elections voted unanimously to give the hardest-hit counties more flexibility in how they conduct the elections.



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Before Helene there was Fred - $13 million was promised and few dollars were received by this town. WRAL Investigates North Carolina's long history of hurricane recovery and why funds to help communities rebuild take years to get to those in need.

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Many people sent WRAL News questions about the lack of internet and cell service after Hurricane Helene.

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