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Milton becomes Category 5 hurricane, DeSantis calls on counties to clean up debris from Helene

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www.youtube.com – CBS Miami – 2024-10-07 13:17:53

SUMMARY: Hurricane Milton, now a Category 5 storm with sustained winds of 160 mph, is threatening Florida just days after Hurricane Helen caused significant damage. Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered all counties to expedite debris removal to prevent hazards and manage the intense storm’s impact. Mandatory evacuations are underway in affected areas, particularly in St. Petersburg, where residents are salvaging belongings amid ongoing recovery efforts. As Milton approaches, forecasters predict it will weaken to a Category 3 storm due to cooler sea temperatures near Tampa Bay. Major concerns include flying debris and storm surge, potentially reaching 12 feet in coastal regions.

Hurricane Milton has strengthened into a Category 5 storm as it barrels toward the U.S. threatening much of Florida’s west coast with monumental surges and potential flooding. CBS News’ Cristian Benavides reports on Hurricane Helene debris that could become dangerous as Milton passes, and CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest forecast.

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Trump taps Matt Gaetz as attorney general, Tulsi Gabbard as Intelligence official | National

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Casey Harper | The Center Square – 2024-11-13 15:04:00

SUMMARY: President-Elect Donald Trump announced new appointments to his administration, naming U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz as Attorney General and former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence. Trump praised Gabbard for her service and bipartisan appeal, while emphasizing Gaetz’s role in fighting corruption and restoring integrity to the Department of Justice. Trump’s cabinet also includes Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, Lee Zeldin as head of the EPA, and Marco Rubio as Secretary of State. Other appointees include Kristi Noem as DHS Secretary and Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel, among several others. Democrats plan to challenge Trump’s picks.

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Florida retains 4th in tax competitiveness report | Florida

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Steve Wilson | The Center Square – 2024-11-13 10:28:00

SUMMARY: A Tax Foundation report ranked Florida fourth in tax competitiveness, highlighting its lack of a personal income tax as a key advantage. Florida scored first for individual taxes, 14th for sales taxes, 16th for corporate taxes, and 21st for property taxes. The state has a competitive 5.5% corporate income tax and a 4% sales tax, with an average combined local tax of 7%. Critiques included the limited first-year expensing of machinery and a low personal property exemption of $25,000. Despite methodological changes in the report, Florida maintained its ranking since 2020, leading the Southeast region.

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Florida boasts record visitor numbers despite inflation, hurricanes | Florida

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Steve Wilson | The Center Square – 2024-11-12 13:24:00

SUMMARY: In the third quarter of 2024, Florida welcomed 34.6 million visitors, marking a 1.7% increase over the previous record, despite hurricanes Debby and Helene. This follows strong tourism growth in the first two quarters, totaling 109.7 million visitors so far this year. Last year, over 140 million people visited, with 92.1% being domestic tourists. International traffic also rose by 1.8%. Florida’s tourism is supported by priorities like public safety and freedom. Notably, 38.1% of visitors traveled by air, with Orlando and Miami seeing the highest numbers of enplanements.

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