Miami.– Tropical Storm Fay, which has left a trail of death and destruction in its wake, has entered the record books by hitting Florida for a fourth time.

The storm has not reached hurricane strength, but its erratic path, with winds of up to 95km/h (60mph) and heavy rain, has caused major problems.

Governor Charlie Crist says at least seven people have died as a result of the storm which first hit on Monday.

Before reaching the US, at least 12 people died when Fay hit the Caribbean.