Penguins moved to higher ground before hurricane
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Penguins moved to higher ground before hurricane

The Florida Aquarium moved many of their animals so they wouldn't be impacted by hurricane Milton.

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Deaths and flooding as Hurricane Milton slams into Florida
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Deaths and flooding as Hurricane Milton slams into Florida

The hurricane has marched across central Florida,whipping up deadly tornadoes and knocking out power.

  • byHaven Daley andTerry Spencer
Hurricane Milton as it happened:Storm moves off Florida coast;multiple dead in St Lucie county

Hurricane Milton as it happened:Storm moves off Florida coast;multiple dead in St Lucie county

Hurricane Milton has started to make its way off Florida’s east coast. Read Thursday’s live coverage

  • byAngus Dalton,Frances Howe andRiley Walter
Florida hit by Hurricane Milton
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Florida hit by Hurricane Milton

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‘Incredible,incredible hurricane’:Destructive forecast brings meteorologist to tears

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Bureau warns of possible afternoon storms

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