SUMMARY: Florida has faced 11 major hurricanes since 2004, with this year seeing significant storms like Helene and Milton, and a weaker storm, Debby. Notably, Debby and Helene impacted the Big Bend region. Governor Ron DeSantis reported that 3.8 million electric accounts have been restored post-Milton, which resulted in 16 fatalities. Restoration efforts include 50,000 linemen and 2,500 fuel trucks distributing essential supplies. The state will allocate $9.5 million to aid recovery at Port Manatee. While hurricane season continues until November 30, the peak has passed, following historical patterns of fluctuating cyclone impacts in Florida.

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CBS News Miami Executive Producer Tania Francois makes a pit stop with a caravan of supplies enroute to St. Petersburg.

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SUMMARY: Meteorologist Greg D provides a tropical weather update, noting a potential tropical system developing from a wave in the Western Caribbean. This system is expected to move into Central America, influenced by a strong cold front in the Gulf of Mexico, minimizing any impact on the U.S. A second tropical wave in the central Atlantic may approach the Leeward Islands later this week, with a chance of becoming a tropical storm or weak hurricane. However, it is also likely to move north into the Atlantic or south toward Cuba, weakening as it does. No significant threats to the U.S. are anticipated.

ABC Action News tracks tropical developments in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.

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