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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.

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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.