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Florida confirms six deaths after Isaias; House map shifts

The storm made landfall late on Friday with strong winds, rain and flash floods, and the governor praised local officials for limiting the damage.

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on BBN Overnight
Published 1:39 AM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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At a glance

First reported by The Guardian: “Florida officials say six people dead from Hurricane Isaias”, with reporting from ABC News.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 1:39 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.
Topics: Republicans, Florida, Hurricane Isaias.
BBN covered this story before: Thousands still without power in Florida and Alabama as Isaias moves… (October 12).

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The GuardianFlorida officials say six people dead from Hurricane Isaias
ABC NewsBattle lines shift in House races as Republicans retreat from front-line districts

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSix people are dead in Florida after Hurricane Isaias, officials confirmed at a press conference on Tuesday.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe storm made landfall late on Friday with strong winds, rain and flash floods, and Governor Ron DeSantis called the toll sad while praising local officials for limiting the damage.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSix families are grieving tonight, and the governor's praise for the response doesn't change that for them.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNow to the midterms, where Republicans are retreating from several front-line House races, according to ABC News.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorDemocrats are racing to raise money for candidates who looked like long shots earlier this year.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorMoney moving toward a candidate is usually the first sign somebody thinks the race is winnable.

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