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Gov. DeSantis expands State of Emergency to 61 counties ahead of Tropical Storm Helene

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Governor Ron DeSantis expanded a state of emergency to a total of 61 Florida counties ahead of Tropical Storm Helene.

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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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