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Rick Scott closes state offices in 51 counties as Hermine looms

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How serious is Tropical Storm Hermine? Gov. Rick Scott said the words “life threatening” five times Thursday during a 15-minute press briefing at the state’s Emergency Operations Center. He wanted, he said, to impress on Floridians jaded by a decade without major storms, or new to the state, or visiting, that this thing could kill you. “It’s going to impact us from Tampa Bay all the way to Pensacola,” Scott said. “We are going to have storm surge — three…

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Rick Scott elevates emergency center to Level 2 in anticipation of tropical storm

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Gov. Rick Scott has elevated the State Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee to Level 2 as Florida prepares for what has been named Tropical Depression No. 3 developing in the Gulf of Mexico. Scott issued a statement 11:15 a.m. Sunday: “As we continue to closely monitor this tropical depression, Floridians should remain vigilant and have an emergency plan for their families and businesses in place today.” The warning is a reminder to Florida residents, visitors and businesses to stay vigilant…

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