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A storm-damaged gas station is reflected in a puddle in Perry, Fla., after Hurricane Idalia crossed the state on Wednesday.

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Hurricane Idalia's aftermath: Florida rushes to restore power and clear debris

1:46pm August 31, 2023

by Emily Olson

Idalia made landfall near Keaton Beach, Fla., as a Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday, gradually weakening as it ripped through the state, into Georgia and across the Carolinas.

People kayak past an abandon vehicle in the intersection of Boca Ciega Drive and Pasadena Avenue Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023 in St. Pete Beach, Fla.

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Idalia extends its destruction along the southeastern U.S. coastline

5:28am August 31, 2023

Hurricane Idalia made landfall near Keaton Beach, Fla., on Wednesday as a Category 3 storm before it was downgraded to a tropical storm. Georgia and South Carolina could see heavy wind and flooding

Gas is pumped into a vehicle at a gas station in Miami, Florida in January. Officials are warning of a "potentially widespread" fuel contamination in the state, which could hamper evacuations from Tropical Storm Idalia.

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Tropical Storm Idalia: Cars may stop working mid-evacuation due to fuel contamination

9:39am August 28, 2023

by Emily Olson

Florida officials reported "potentially widespread" diesel contamination in gasoline in the Tampa area Saturday, raising alarm that car engines and power generators could break as the storm nears.