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>> we the latest on hurricane irma. the last time a storm this size hit florida was 25 years ago. the body count, 61 deaths and flattening more than 125,000 peoples homes. this was the most expensive hurricane in u.s. history. the damage toll was over $50 billion. hurricane irma on the right, much bigger in size, in scope, in breadth, and wre believe in intensity than that record ho holder hurricane andrew. >> it was something out soft wizard of oz. things flying in front of us and

Things stand. you talked about the damage toll. you have got 20 vehicles that were destroyed. we just got an update. we are now told you have 64 vehicles impacted in some faction. we gave that number of 20 destroyed. another 44 damaged. you know you had a situation where the flames just advanced so quickly on that freeway. you had people literally running for their lives as those flames came up the hill. what a terrifying situation that was. at this point, 3500 acres charred. 5% contained. the f...

Beating 95,000 people without power. for more on the deadly tornadoes in oklahoma. we go live to new york city where janet rode out the storms in the underground tunnel. >> good morning. this is going to turn out to be a major flood event. theres high water in a number of places. were told the underground parking garage filled with cars has water up to the roof. everyone has to get a first look at things. i think the bigger damage toll is on peoples psychi. this community has been through this d...

Second amendment rights. paul ryan is taking a break from writing the federal budget to write his own book. the national review says hell combine personal history with his political philosophy and touch on his 2012 vp run with mitt romney. and who hasnt misplaced a few million bucks every now and then? president obamas billionaire nominee to be the next commerce secretary can raise her hand in that. in disclosures, she underestimated her income by some $80 million. she said it was an acciden...

And the water was 5" below her floor. the situation, here, is very rough. there are still piles of debris on the streets, there are heavy vehicles out here trying to clear the debris and we saw south of us a national guard check point and you are not allowed in because of the security situation unless you are a resident or contractor. four weeks to the day after we came here to ride out the storm there is still a tremendous amount of work left to be done and the damage toll in new jersey alone i...

im t.j. holmes. take a look, we got a new advisory and some new information to tell you about. tropical storm lee. in the gulf of mexico. yes, indeed, it is getting stronger. well have the very latest from our meteorologist alexandria steele standing by. keeping an eye on politics as well. a major tea party rally in just a few hours and the headliner is not in the presidential race. at least not yet. sarah palin. what will she say? will she say shes getting in? well take you there live...