SUMMARY: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced a significant mobilization in preparation for Hurricane Milton, which is predicted to make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday. Around 6,000 National Guard soldiers and 3,000 from other states, along with search and rescue aircraft and tactical vehicles, are ready for rescue efforts. Currently a Category 4 hurricane, Milton has maximum winds of 130 mph. Shelters are set up for 30,000 individuals, with a capacity for 200,000. Officials urge residents in flood zones to evacuate due to life-threatening storm surge risks, as power outages are anticipated post-storm. Bridges in Tampa Bay are closed due to high winds.

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SUMMARY: Hurricane Milton, featuring sustained winds of 145 mph, is forecasted to hit Manatee and Sarasota counties in Florida late Wednesday or early Thursday. Governor Ron DeSantis warns residents of potential life-threatening conditions and significant property damage, urging those in coastal zones to evacuate to shelters. Debris removal from Hurricane Helene is nearly complete, reducing hazards. Law enforcement is on high alert against looting, with additional officers deployed for enforcement. The state has mobilized 50,000 linemen and 5,000 National Guardsmen for recovery operations. The storm will trigger peak surges of 8 to 15 feet in affected areas.

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SUMMARY: Hurricane Milton is rapidly approaching Florida, threatening deadly storm surges, strong winds, and potential tornadoes. Currently a Category 5 storm, it has prompted massive evacuations and gas shortages across the state. Residents are advised to evacuate due to fears of flooding and high winds. Local officials stress the urgency of departing as tropical storm-force winds will arrive soon. In Sarasota County, where previous storm cleanup is ongoing, concerns about debris complicate the situation. Meteorologists warn it may be the strongest hurricane to hit West Central Florida in over a century, with storm surges projected to reach 10-15 feet.

Mass evacuations are underway in Florida as Hurricane Milton moves across the Gulf Coast toward the state. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson reports on the scene in Florida, Sarasota County Emergency Management Chief Sandra Tapfumaneyi joins CBS News to discuss preparations being made by local officials and CBS News Chicago meteorologist David Yeomans has a look at the forecast.

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