Hurricane Idalia: 54,000 households without power

The governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, is urging people to stay safe during and after the storm by warning them against venturing outside.

"We currently have 54,000 households that are without power," he says, adding "We just hope everybody stays safe".

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