Irma strengthens as it nears Florida with deadly storm surges

FORT MYERS, Fla (Reuters) - Hurricane Irma gained strength as it was set to make landfall in Florida on Sunday with a double barrel threat of destructive winds and life-threatening storm surges, prompting one of the largest evacuations in U.S. history.

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