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WATCH LIVE: Florida Gov. Rick Scott announcing ‘major action plan’ to keep Florida students safe

By Joshua Barajas

The governor is scheduled to make his announcement at 10:30 a.m. ET today. Watch his remarks here.

WATCH: In Florida, ‘it’s going to be a long road’ to recovery after Irma, governor says

By Erica R. Hendry

It’s unclear how much the damage from Irma will cost, Florida Gov. Rick Scott said.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott gives updates on Hurricane Irma

By Corinne Segal, Michael D. Regan

Florida Gov. Rick Scott said that state officials were "doing all we can" to prepare for damage from Hurricane Irma.

Trump receives ‘comprehensive update’ on Hurricane Irma

By Associated Press

President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and several Cabinet members have participated in the briefing from Camp David.

WATCH: Florida Gov. Rick Scott warns of ‘life-threatening’ storm, urging evacuation

By Michael D. Regan and Corinne Segal

Florida Gov. Rick Scott said Saturday evening that South Florida was already experiencing tropical storm force winds as the Category 3 hurricane moved toward Florida's west coast.

WATCH: Florida Gov. Rick Scott gives update on Hurricane Irma

By Michael D. Regan and Corinne Segal

"If you have been ordered to evacuate anywhere in the state, you need to leave right now. Not tonight, not in an hour, now," said Florida Gov. Rick Scott.

What you need to know about Hurricane Irma

By Erica R. Hendry, Michael D. Regan

In a news briefing Friday, Florida Gov. Rick Scott called it “a catastrophic storm” like “our state has never seen.”…

WATCH LIVE: Florida Gov. Rick Scott gives update on Hurricane Irma

By Jenny Marder

Florida Governor Rick Scott is scheduled to update the public about his state's preparations before Hurricane Irma makes landfall this weekend.

WATCH: Florida governor warns about ‘life-threatening’ Hurricane Irma

By News Desk

Florida Gov. Rick Scott has called for mandatory evacuations and federal help as Hurricane Irma headed toward his state Thursday.

5 overlooked politics stories that are worth your time

By Lisa Desjardins

The 24-hour news cycle is filled with politics coverage, but not everything gets the attention it deserves. Here are five state and local politics stories you may have missed in the past week.