The storm chugged along at 12 mph, with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center. Flooding and strong winds were spreading inland in the Carolinas.

 

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Hurricane Matthew gained new fury as it hammered the central Bahamas early Thursday. The storm is expected to strengthen as it approaches Florida.

 

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Orlando will shut down all non-essential city services at noon Thursday while Orange County is still weighing options to close as Hurricane Matthew approaches.

 

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