SUMMARY: Hurricane Milton has rapidly made landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast, creating dire conditions as it approaches communities. Precautions were taken, with ambulances prepped for evacuations in Sarasota. The storm’s destructive potential raises concerns, and President Biden pledged federal assistance to support Florida in pumping floodwaters, restoring power, and clearing debris. He urged residents to seek safer shelter, emphasizing that minor relocations could be life-saving. With the Tampa area facing its strongest hurricane in over a century, officials are particularly wary of deadly storm surges and intense hurricane-force winds.

Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm with winds of 120 mph as it roared ashore near Siesta Key.

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SUMMARY: As hurricane season intensifies, Hurricane Milton threatens Florida, while Donald Trump campaigns in Scranton, Pennsylvania, criticizing the Biden administration’s response to recent storms. He claims it is the worst since Hurricane Katrina, despite facing backlash for spreading misinformation about FEMA funds. Vice President Kamala Harris emphasizes the dangers of such misinformation, urging accurate communication during crises. With less than a month until Election Day, voting rights groups in Florida are filing emergency suits to reopen voter registration, as North Carolina updates election rules to assist voters affected by disasters. Harris has reportedly raised over a billion dollars for her campaign.

As we draw closer to Election Day, the U.S. presidential candidates are discussing the latest on Hurricane Milton and FEMA.

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SUMMARY: Washington County is preparing for a busy election on November 5th. Elections Director Jennifer Price reports that preparations are going smoothly, with a recent event allowing the public to familiarize themselves with voting equipment. The Washington County Election Commission emphasizes the importance of instilling trust in the process. Key equipment includes a poll book for checking voter registration and ballot devices that streamline voting at any location. Security measures ensure no unauthorized votes are counted, starting each device at zero. Price anticipates a successful election season and encourages early voters to participate.

Washington County prepares for Election Day with equipment testing

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