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Voting moved outside following bomb threat at Michigan polling location
By Marcus Chen
Hardee County flooding: River crest expected overnight after downpours
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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Floodwaters in Hardee County reached dangerous levels after torrential rainfall dumped up to 14 inches across the region, prompting emergency officials to declare a local state of emergency as rivers continue to rise.Hardee County emergency declarationEmergency Management Director Lane Schneider announced the local state of emergency after downpours dropped eight to 14 inches across the area."It really allows us to open up some purchasing and things like that so we can move forward and provide resources," Schneider said. "It also shows we’re taking it seriously and shows the state we need help."Runoff has surged directly into Charlie Creek and the Peace River, with conditions at the Pioneer Park Boat Ramp in Wauchula mirroring major storm surges."The river levels and flooding that Hardee County has experienced are similar to those seen during Hurricane Milton," officials reported from the scene.Peace River crest projectionOfficials have not yet determined the full extent of roadway des
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