Florida residents scramble for supplies as Hurricane Milton pushes towards the state

ORLANDO, Fla. — People around Florida are making final preparations as Hurricane Milton continues to move closer to the Sunshine State.

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Channel 9 has crews around the state covering the storm, including at local hardware supply stores.

Stores in our area have seen a steady stream of shoppers who are making sure their hurricane supply kits are stocked.

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Shoppers are also filling their shopping carts at grocery stores around Central Florida.

Bottled water, paper products and nonperishable foods are quickly flying off the shelves.

Read: Hurricane supply checklist: What should you include in your kit?

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