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Florida residents scramble for supplies as Hurricane Milton pushes towards the state

Florida residents scramble for supplies as Hurricane Milton pushes towards the state People around Florida are making final preparations as Hurricane Milton continues to move closer to the Sunshine State. (WFTV)

ORLANDO, Fla. — People around Florida are making final preparations as Hurricane Milton continues to move closer to the Sunshine State.

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Channel 9 has crews around the state covering the storm, including at local hardware supply stores.

Stores in our area have seen a steady stream of shoppers who are making sure their hurricane supply kits are stocked.

Watch: Hurricane Milton rapidly intensifies to powerful Cat. 4 storm en route to Florida

Shoppers are also filling their shopping carts at grocery stores around Central Florida.

Bottled water, paper products and nonperishable foods are quickly flying off the shelves.

Read: Hurricane supply checklist: What should you include in your kit?

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