VIDEOS, PHOTOS: Hurricane Ian barrels into Florida

Hurricane Ian rapidly intensified as it neared landfall along Florida’s southwest coast Wednesday.

These are videos and photos of the storm as all eyes remain fixed on Florida, the Gulf and the people who will be affected by the massive storm.

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Editor’s Note: This story will be updated throughout the storm. be sure to check back for videos and photos as they become available.

TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 28: Patrons exit a convenience store while collecting last minute supplies in advance of the arrival of Hurricane Ian on September 28, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. Ian is expected to make landfall later today on the Gulf Coast of the state. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) (2022 Getty Images)
SARASOTA, FL - SEPTEMBER 28: A sail boat is beached at Sarasota Bay as Hurricane Ian approaches on September 28, 2022 in Sarasota, Florida. Forecasts call for the storm to make landfall in the area on Wednesday as a likely Category 4 hurricane. (Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images) (2022 Getty Images)
Palm trees blow in the wind from Hurricane Ian on Sept. 28, 2022 in Sarasota, Florida. Ian is hitting the area as a likely Category 4 hurricane. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (2022 Getty Images)
A down tree lays over the road after being toppled by the winds and rain from Hurricane Ian on Sept. 28, 2022 in Sarasota, Florida. Ian is hitting the area as a likely Category 4 hurricane. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (2022 Getty Images)

Hurricane Ian’s destruction begins. See this video of a camera being pulled from its perch at Sanibel Island in Lee County, Florida.

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In this NOAA handout image taken by the GOES satellite at 16:56 UTC: shows Hurricane Ian as it moves toward western Cuba on September 26, 2022 in the Caribbean Sea. (Photo by NOAA via Getty Images) (2022 NOAA)
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