Governor Ron DeSantis expanded a state of emergency to a total of 61 Florida counties ahead of Tropical Storm Helene.
DeSantis said that due to Hurricane Debby's impacts, water levels remain above normal, and the incoming rain will likely cause flooding and power outages.
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Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Sarasota Counties are all under a state of emergency.
The state of emergency is issued to help government officials and residents prepare for disaster and utilize necessary resources.
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After waiting over eight months for a refund from a medical clinic, an ABC Action News viewer reached out to consumer investigative reporter Susan El-Khoury for help.
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