-Storm Nicole is expected to hit Florida late Wednesday or Thursday morning with winds of 70mph recorded

-It could strengthen to Category 1 hurricane within hours, making it first November hurricane in US in 37 years

-Governor Ron DeSantis had little time to celebrate re-election as he gave an update on the state's response 

-Female prisoners from the Brevard County Sheriff's Office work crew prepared sandbags for flood defenses

-The National Hurricane Center warned of a 'dangerous storm surge' and hurricane conditions across Florida

-Some counties have been evacuated, schools have closed and residents have begun stockpiling food and gas

-Officials have said 'Nicole poses a direct threat to property and life' as Florida still recovers from Hurricane Ian

Florida governor Ron DeSantis warned Storm Nicole will 'affect huge parts of the state' when it makes landfall on Wednesday night - as he gave a briefing hours after his reelection.