Hurricane Milton has moved off Florida's east coast, leaving widespread devastation.
The death toll has been rising throughout Friday morning (NZT) and 14 people have been reported as killed so far.
The full extent of the damage is not yet clear as some areas are not yet accessible due to weather conditions, flooding and debris.
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