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Top politicians, meteorologists beg Floridians to evacuate before hurricane

Headline from Newsweek

As Hurricane Milton prepares to make landfall, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor told residents that if they do not follow the mandatory evacuation order "you will die."

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  1. Foxla

    Hurricane Milton: Mandatory evacuations begin in Tampa Bay Area (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida, many Tampa Bay Area residents are preparing to evacuate.

  2. Newsweek

    Tampa mayor warns residents in evacuation zones "You're gonna die" (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Hurricane Milton is projected to make landfall in the Tampa Bay area by Wednesday as a major storm.

  3. Rolling Stone

    If You Stay 'You're Gonna Die': Tampa Mayor Warns Residents in Hurricane Milton Evacuation Zones (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Mayor Jane Castor urged that residents in Florida's evacuation zones to "do whatever you need to do, and then get out."

  4. The Hill

    Tampa mayor: If you stay in evacuation area, ‘you are going to die’ (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Tampa Mayor Jane Castor warned residents ahead of Hurricane Milton’s landfall that if they stay in the evacuation area, they will die.

  5. Fox News

    Floridians prepare for the worst as Hurricane Milton quickly approaches (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Tampa Mayor Jane Castor took to television with a dire warning for those staying behind in evacuation zones ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall.

  6. Newsweek

    Top politicians, meteorologists beg Floridians to evacuate before hurricane (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    As Hurricane Milton prepares to make landfall, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor told residents that if they do not follow the mandatory evacuation order "you will die."

  7. Insider

    Tampa mayor warns residents they will 'die' if they don't evacuate, as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Hurricane Milton is due to make landfall in Florida Wednesday. Tampa mayor Jane Castor had a stark warning for those who may choose not to evacuate.

  8. Washington Examiner

    Tampa mayor gives harsh warning to those refusing to dodge Hurricane Milton: ‘You’re going to die’ (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Mayor Jane Castor of Tampa, Florida, dealt out a stern warning to residents living in evacuation areas who refuse to leave.

  9. Breitbart News

    'You're Going to Die': FL Mayor Warns Against Ignoring Hurricane Orders (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Residents of Tampa are being warned that ignoring evacuation orders as Hurricane Milton approaches could result in dire consequences.

  10. New York Post

    Tampa mayor issues dire warning before Hurricane Milton: ‘If you choose to stay … you are going to die’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Mayor Jane Castor bluntly said on CNN while talking about the dangers of Milton, a “literally catastrophic” Category 5 hurricane that's barreling toward the Sunshine State's coast.

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