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What time is Hurricane Milton going to hit Florida
SUMMARY: A tornado has crossed Interstate 75 in Florida amid the approach of Hurricane Milton, a powerful category 4 storm with 155 mph winds. As supercells form ahead of the hurricane, the tornado threat is expected to rise. Debris from Hurricane Halen complicates the situation, as it could become dangerous projectiles during landfall. Milton is forecasted to cause significant storm surge of 10 to 15 feet, impacting areas between Tampa Bay and Fort Myers. Predictions indicate a possible landfall near Tampa or Sarasota, marking a potentially historic and devastating hurricane strike for the region. Evacuations are strongly advised.
Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in Florida as a major hurricane. FOX 4’s Dylan Federico takes a look at the timing, track and expected impact from this major storm.
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Two Democrats, two Republicans running for Texas House speaker | Texas
SUMMARY: Three candidates—two Democrats and one Republican—are contesting the Texas House speaker position, currently held by Rep. Dade Phelan. Following recent elections, Republicans have a majority with 88 seats, needing 76 votes to elect a speaker. Key issues include school choice and the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton. Rep. David Cook aims to reform the House and has criticized Phelan’s reliance on Democratic support. Phelan asserts he has sufficient backing to secure reelection. Additionally, Democrats Ana-Maria Ramos and John Bryant have announced their candidacies, focusing on issues like public education, abortion rights, and gun safety reforms.
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American Petroleum Institute offers roadmap to energy independence | National
SUMMARY: The American Petroleum Institute has presented a five-point plan to President-elect Donald Trump, urging policies that enhance U.S. energy leadership and address inflation. The plan emphasizes economic benefits from a strong fossil fuel sector and advocates for U.S. energy independence, calling for expanded oil and natural gas production on federal lands. API President Mike Sommers expressed the need to ease regulations, reform permitting processes, and retain a competitive corporate tax rate. The plan also seeks to repeal restrictive EPA rules and highlights the importance of energy independence, particularly following concerns about the Biden administration’s policies impacting the industry.
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Texas Democratic Party chair to resign after Republican sweep in Texas | Texas
SUMMARY: After Republicans dominated statewide races, especially in South Texas, Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa announced plans to resign after 12 years. In the Nov. 5 elections, Hispanic voters in border counties largely supported Republican candidates, including President-elect Trump and Senator Ted Cruz. Hinojosa attributed Trump’s success with Hispanics to frustrations over border security and criticized the Democratic transgender agenda. Some Democrats, including U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz, blamed the party’s cultural policies for the shift to the right. Hinojosa apologized for his remarks and called for party unity, but announced his resignation due to the party’s electoral losses.
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