TAMPA, Fla. — As the Caribbean braces for Hurricane Melissa, Tampa’s Caribbean community is mobilizing to support loved ones in Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic — nations expected to be hit hardest.

The storm’s projected path has many residents on edge, but the diaspora in Tampa is already springing into action.

What You Need To Know • As the Caribbean braces for Hurricane Melissa, forecast to strengthen into a Category 5 storm, Tampa’s Caribbean community is mobilizing to support loved ones in Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic — nations expected to be hit hardest • Donations are currently being accepted at Jerk Hut and through CANDO, Inc. • CANDO, Inc. notes that many Floridians are still recovering from their own hurricane season, which could limit the amount of

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