HURRICANE Nicole has pummeled the Florida coast since making landfall early Thursday morning and at least two people have been killed.
Two people in Orange County died Thursday morning after being electrocuted by a downed power line, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed.
Nicole, a Category 1 Hurricane, hit the east coast of Florida on North Hutchinson Island just south of Vero Beach around 3am EST, according to the National Hurricane Center.
The storm has brought intense rain and winds of up to 75mph, causing nearly 500 flight cancelations in Orlando and leaving tens of thousands without power.
Footage from the state showed what appeared to be sharks swimming through the flooded streets.
Hurricane Nicole was highly anticipated, with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declaring a state of emergency in 34 counties on Monday.
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