Florida gas stations running low on fuel amid Hurricane Milton evacuations
Milton evacuees are facing congested roads and gas stations running out of fuel as the hurricane approaches.
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Florida gas stations running low on fuel amid Hurricane Milton evacuations
Milton evacuees are facing congested roads and gas stations running out of fuel as the hurricane approaches.
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Hurricane fraud is on the rise, feds warn. Beware these scams.
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Brazil's Supreme Court lifts ban on social media site X
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Helene debris in Hurricane Milton's path
Damage left behind by Helene could become another dangerous obstacle for Floridians hunkering down for Hurricane Milton. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has more from St. Petersburg, and Tom Hanson speaks to DeSoto County's Sondra Guffey about shelter preparations.
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State Department on Hezbollah cease-fire
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TikTok addictive features allegations
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Hurricane Milton's immense size
As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida, many are preparing their homes and evacuating before devastating winds and potential flooding slam the state. Meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest forecast, and CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports from Orlando.