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Benzinga
Benzinga
Hurricane Idalia, a Category 3 storm, made its presence felt as it touched down near Keaton Beach along Florida’s Big Bend coastline at approximately 7:45 a.m. ET on Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center confirmed. The storm’s arrival prompted urgent evacuation orders for residents in susceptible coastal regions, while others were advised to seek secure shelter. ‘This Thing’s Powerful’ Florida Governor Ron DeSantis cautioned residents during a Wednesday morning press conference, stating, “Don’t put your life at risk by doing anything dumb at this point. This thing’s powerful. If you’re insi…