The Latest: 6th person dies at Florida nursing home
MIAMI (AP) — The Latest on Hurricane Irma (all times local):
11:50 a.m.
City officials say a sixth patient from a Florida nursing home has died in aftermath of Hurricane Irma.
A news release from the city of Hollywood says that three patients were found dead in the facility early Wednesday, while others were taken to the hospital and pronounced dead there. A late morning news release said a total of six have died.
Hollywood Police Chief Tom Sanchez said investigators believe the deaths at the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills were heat-related. He said the building has been sealed off for the criminal investigation but didn't give further details.
The rest of the center's patients were evacuated.