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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis urges immediate evacuation ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall in western Florida. Mandatory evacuations in place, storm surge warnings issued for the region.
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Hurricane Milton, a category four storm, approaches Florida's Gulf coast with winds up to 145mph. Governor activates National Guard and shelters as state braces for impact. President Biden cancels trips for storm preparations.
