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Dangerous Category 5 Milton getting stronger, advisories issued, first initial impacts expected by Tuesday

Milton is a dangerous Category 5 hurricane. Floridians need to finalize preps by Wednesday.

Workers place sheets of wood over windows and glass doors to protect them from the strong winds expected with the arrival of Hurricane Milton in the hotel zone of Cancun, Quintana Roo State, Mexico, on Monday. Hurricane Milton exploded in strength Monday to become a potentially catastrophic Category 5 storm bound for Florida, the second ferocious storm to hit the region in as many weeks.

Hurricane Milton intensifies 'explosively' as it nears Florida

Milton has grown quickly and is forecast to make landfall in Florida midweek. The state could see its largest evacuation orders since 2017.

Patrick Scott Davis stands right where Volusia County’s unincorporated area meets the City of Port Orange, which in 2016 approved the Westport Reserve subdivision (pictured) to be developed. The new planned community and its stormwater features make area flooding worse, according to Davis and other residents of the rural village right next door.

Amid flooding concerns, Volusia voters face big choice

The upcoming run-off election for Volusia County Chair could have big impacts for future development projects — and flooding.

Alabama's ‘grandfamilies’ are set to receive opioid settlement funds

Alabama will use settlement money from opioid-related lawsuits to help grandparents who are raising their grandchildren because the parents died or are still struggling with addiction.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9), right, steps onto the court with Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game Sunday in Palm Desert, Calif.

LeBron and Bronny James play together for first time in preseason game for the Lakers

LeBron James and his son, Bronny, are the first father and son to play in any NBA game at the same time, let alone on the same team.

Milton expected to be a dangerous Category 4 hurricane before making landfall in Florida

Hurricane weary Florida is preparing for powerful Milton. Milton is expected to impact western central Florida on Wednesday.

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OneBlood in need of donations as people prep for what will be Hurricane Milton

The statewide blood bank says that blood and platelet donations are urgently needed ahead of Hurricane Milton.

Milton upgraded to a hurricane. Florida preps for a major hurricane by mid week

Milton is rapidly intensifying and is expected to be a major hurricane as it approaches west central Florida by Wednesday.

Florida braces for another major hurricane in a matter of days

Milton is gathering strength and is expected to be a major hurricane as it approaches west central Florida by Wednesday.

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