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PHOTOS: Here's what Hurricane Milton did to the First Coast

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No, post about 1700s ghost ship washed ashore near St. Augustine after Hurricane Milton isn't true

There have been hundreds of ships that have wrecked off St. Augustine, but none are fully intact like the one pictured on a viral Facebook post.
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'Lt. Dan' rescued ahead of Hurricane Milton, Tampa Mayor says

The man went viral on TikTok Tuesday for refusing to leave his houseboat ahead of the Category 5 storm. Even he has evacuated to a shelter as Milton nears landfall.
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First responders, lineworkers helping after Milton get free admission to Busch Gardens and SeaWorld

Local first responders can redeem up to two tickets online through Oct. 31.
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108,000 pounds of donations collected on 7 trucks in First Coast News, iHeart Media Hurricane Milton Storm Aid Drive

The donations collected from across the First Coast will go to communities in the Tampa Bay area hardest hit by Milton.
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Georgia church receives mountains of donations for Helene victims, gives extra to Milton victims

At the same donation drive, a mother who lost her baby donated diapers to people in need in Tampa.
Crime

Owner of dog left tied to fence on I-75 ahead of Milton charged with animal cruelty

Investigators say Garcia told them that he left his dog, formerly named "Jumbo," on the side of the road because he couldn't find anyone to pick the dog up.
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Hurricane Milton deals $18 million worth of damage to Flagler County

Here's how to apply for FEMA disaster relief.
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President Biden visits Florida to survey damage from Hurricane Milton

The president took an aerial tour of affected areas while en route to St. Petersburg.
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'Make Florida beautiful again': DeSantis, state officials call for immediate debris cleanup after Hurricane Milton

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state officials provided the latest updates on recovery efforts from Hurricane Milton Sunday in Treasure Island.
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'Make Florida beautiful again': Gov. DeSantis gives update on Hurricane Milton recovery efforts

The governor spoke in Treasure Island, Florida Sunday afternoon about recovery efforts for Hurricane Milton.
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Gov. DeSantis offers 10 gallons of free gas at state-run fuel depots

DeSantis said more fuel depots may be opened up depending on the demand.