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Eastbound traffic crowds Interstate 275 as people evacuate before the arrival of Hurricane Ian in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday.
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Florida's population has skyrocketed. That could make Hurricane Ian more destructive
Becky Sullivan
More people — and more buildings to house them, often in coastal areas — mean that a major hurricane could become more costly and destructive. That's raising concerns as Hurricane Ian approaches.
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