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Morgan Music

Florida Refuses to Relocate Inmates in Mandatory Evacuation Zones: 'We Can Go Up to Second Floor If It Does Flood'

As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida's west coast, millions are under evacuation orders -- including prisoners -- but some jails are choosing to keep inmates and staff in place.

In Manatee County, where residents in three evacuation zones have been ordered to leave, the county jail -- located in a flood-prone area -- will not be evacuated. Sheriff's Deputy Brandon Harvey confirmed that about 1,200 inmates, along with deputies and staff, will stay at the facility.

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