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Crist declares state of emergency as Ike eyes Florida

The storm is still at least four days away and the path is still very uncertain, but Governor Crist has signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency.

Hurricane Ike threatens Bahamas

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At 11 a.m. Hurricane Ike's maximum sustained winds have dropped to 120 miles per hour, still a dangerous Category 3 storm.

2 p.m: Hanna nearing hurricane strength

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Hanna is nearing hurricane strength, and moving quickly toward the north.

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Josephine continues to weaken

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Forecasters say Tropical Storm Josephine has continued to weaken as it moves across the eastern Atlantic. Winds are near 45 mph.

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Crist declares state of emergency as Ike eyes Florida

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The storm is still at least four days away and the path is still very uncertain, but Governor Crist has signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency.