SUMMARY: Hurricane Milton, currently a Category 5 storm, is moving towards Florida’s West Coast after briefly weakening. It is expected to strengthen again, potentially making landfall as a Category 3 hurricane, with winds reaching 110 mph and significant storm surges. Nine Florida counties have mandatory evacuations in place, and local communities are preparing for the impact. Rescue teams from Alabama are heading to Florida, ready to assist with search and rescue operations. The Pensacola Bay Center is open as a shelter for evacuees, accommodating pets. Residents are encouraged to volunteer and support recovery efforts through donations.

Milton Updates (4 p.m.)
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SUMMARY: Brady and Emily King launched “Fighting with Hope” after Emily’s cancer diagnosis, aimed at supporting cancer patients worldwide. They created care boxes filled with items to alleviate chemotherapy side effects, like nausea and fatigue. Each box includes gift cards, comforting items, and essentials, tailored for men, women, and children. The initiative has resonated widely, with over 1,000 boxes sent to patients across 48 states and four countries. The couple has received heartfelt feedback from recipients, celebrating the impact and hope their project spreads. They will celebrate this milestone at an event on Saturday in Mobile, with details available at fightingwithhope.com.

Brady and Emily King

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SUMMARY: Hurricane Milton, currently a strong Category 4 storm with winds at 155 mph, is showing signs of intensifying as its eye becomes more visible. The National Hurricane Center predicts a devastating storm surge of 10 to 15 feet near the eye wall, which could inundate the first and second floors of homes, particularly affecting areas from Tampa Bay to Sarasota. Hurricane warnings are in effect as Milton approaches land, expected to maintain its strength before making landfall late Wednesday night. Residents in Florida are urged to take precautions against strong winds and hazardous conditions.

Hurricane Milton remains extremely dangerous as it heads toward Florida

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