Live updates: Milton strikes Florida with dangerous flooding and high winds

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Hurricane Milton made landfall on Wednesday night near Sarasota as an “extremely dangerous” Category 3 storm.

The National Hurricane Center warned of “life-threatening storm surge, extreme winds, and flash flooding” over much of central Florida.

Even before battering the state, winds from the storm led to multiple tornadoes and tornado warnings. About 125 homes were destroyed before Hurricane Milton made landfall on Wednesday night near Sarasota. 

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Elizabeth Stephens is a sports, education and tech writer at Herman Cain Express. She’s also a New Orleans native who loves all things football. She’s covered high school sports and college basketball for more than five years. She graduated from Tulane University with a degree in business administration. In her spare time, Elizabeth volunteers as a foster parent for dogs rescued from Hurricane Katrina. She also enjoys spending time with her family, running and watching movies with friends.

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