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Continue Reading Hurricane Milton spawned high number of destructive, deadly tornadoes
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Sarasota County, Florida spokeswoman discusses Hurricane Milton with Local News 8
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Continue Reading Language, lack of money and fear are matters of life and death with Milton approaching Florida
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