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the lives that are broken. people on the margins whose homes, whose jobs, even their own bodies and their health are now precarious. people who dont have the insurance or the resources to rebuild. my team down here and i went for a drive here not far from where we discovered dozens of people at a shrimping dock for whom that is the situation tonight. no one has reached them and it is not clear if anyone has tried but i saw them. and you can see them too. take a look. >> [inaudible] it ...

broken things, the houses, the buildings, the bridges, the boats, destroyed. but these images dont show you the lives that are broken. people on the margins whose homes, whose jobs, even their own bodies and their health are now precarious. people who dont have the insurance or the resources to rebuild. my team down here and i went for a drive here not far from where we discovered dozens of people at a shrimping dock for whom that is the situation tonight. no one has reached them and i...

miles an hour. it down trees and power lines, even -- without power. created storm surge in areas like fort myers and naples, florida. officials are warning residents about potential for flash flooding overnight, some areas inland could see over two feet of rain. lets go now to nbc news meteorologist michelle gross. michelle, you have been following the storm all day. what is the latest? >> i, there we are looking at really strong storm still. it is moving inland but we are still seein...

Not talked about in the past. now we have to get the leadership of this state to put some money toward recovery and toward fortifying our state. >> theres no running away from it, theres no denying, it florida state senator janet cruz -- and representative rayner -- coming up, were gonna take on that question of climates impact on the storms. stay with us. with us

Diamond is backing Rayner's re-election bid — an interesting endorsement after the legislator served with Newton from 2016-2020.

Rayner faces former Rep. Wengay Newton in the Democratic Primary.

Most Remarkable 2020: State Rep. Michele Rayner By : Maya Brown, Campaign Strategist December 17, 2020 Share this story: Pinellas County born and raised, Michele Rayner has taken on some of the most pressing civil rights cases as an attorney, stood with bereaved families and friends during difficult personal moments and boldly celebrated friends’ joyous accomplishments. Her infectious spirit of joy and love is coupled with an unequivocally bold voice that centers inclusion and equity. Being ...

December 17, 2020 Share this story: Pinellas County born and raised, Michele Rayner has taken on some of the most pressing civil rights cases as an attorney, stood with bereaved families and friends during difficult personal moments and boldly celebrated friends’ joyous accomplishments. Her infectious spirit of joy and love is coupled with an unequivocally bold voice that centers inclusion and equity. Being the first Black woman to be openly queer and elected to any office in Florida, especi...