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Evening StandardHurricane Milton latest LIVE: At least four dead and many rescued but Florida spared 'worst case scenario'
More than three million Florida homes and businesses without power and 1,900 flights have been cancelled
- HuffPost
Florida Democrat Shuts Down Marjorie Taylor Greene And Her Hurricane Conspiracy ‘Machine’
Jared Moskowitz slammed the Georgia Republican for her “very dangerous” misinformation.
- The Independent
Abandoned dog left tied to fence on side of I-75 hours before Hurricane Milton hits
‘Please don’t do this to your pets,’ police said after finding the dog
- The Daily Beast
Chaos as Hurricane Milton Makes Landfall in Florida as Category 3 Storm
Parts of the roof of Tropicana Field, the stadium where the Tampa Bay Rays play, were ripped to shreds after enduring extreme winds from Hurricane Milton, videos and photos from the area showed, as the death toll mounted in the wake of the storm.Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 storm, earlier Wednesday night, according to the National Hurricane Center. It weakened to a Category 1 early Thursday morning and was located 40 miles south-southwest of Orlando, a
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Hurricane Milton tornadoes kill four in Florida amid rescue efforts
Hurricane Milton tore a coast-to-coast path of destruction across the US state of Florida, whipping up a spate of deadly tornadoes that left at least four people dead and millions without power Thursday.Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said the storm triggered deadly tornadoes and left more than three million people were without power.
- The Independent
Hurricane Milton live updates: At least nine dead as Florida wakes up to survey damage from floods, tornadoes
Multiple fatalities have already been reported as Hurricane Milton continues to wreak havoc as it moves off Florida’s east coast
- People
Anderson Cooper Struck by Flying Debris from Hurricane Milton During Live News Report: 'That Wasn't Good'
Hurricane Milton hit Florida on Wednesday, Oct. 9 with heavy rain and strong winds
- Associated Press
Hurricane Milton spawns destructive, deadly tornadoes before making landfall
Multiple powerful tornadoes ripped across Florida hours before Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday, tearing off roofs, overturning vehicles and sucking debris into the air as the black V-shaped columns moved through. Deaths were reported in St. Lucie County on Florida’s Atlantic Coast, but local authorities did not specify how many residents had been killed. “It’s definitely out of the ordinary,” said Northern Illinois University meteorology professor Victor Gensini.
- The Independent
Milton is the fastest Atlantic storm to go from Tropical Storm to Category 5 EVER
Hurricane Milton doubled the requirements for rapid intensification when it grew from a Category 1 to a Category 5 storm
- AccuWeather
Hurricane Milton leads to damaging tornadoes and storm surge hours before landfall
AccuWeather's Ali Reid reported live from the scene of storm surge flooding in Fort Myers, showcasing the powerful impacts of Milton even before the storm had made landfall.
- CNN
‘Truthfully, only a fool would stay.’ Floridians head inland as Hurricane Milton’s fury nears
Like millions across Florida, Carol Whitmore was all-in Tuesday on her plan for weathering a massive and powerful storm growing broader and stronger by the hour.
- Good Housekeeping
Why You Should Always Close the Interior Doors in Your Home Before a Hurricane
This one tip could ensure that your roof stays put.
- Storyful
Hurricane Milton Shreds Roof of St Petersburg's Tropicana Field
The roof of Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team, was shredded after Hurricane Milton tore through St. Petersburg, Florida, on the evening of Wednesday, October 9.Florida resident Nick Friedman captured this video showing remnants of the roof blowing in the wind after the hurricane made landfall.The city of St Petersburg urged anyone in the area to avoid the damaged field until further notice. The city said no injuries were reported at the location.In a Thursday morning press conference, Gov Ron DeSantis said damage assessments had begun, and that over three million households had been left without power following Milton. Credit: Nick Friedman via Storyful
- The Independent
Biden urges Floridians to ‘evacuate now, now, now’ as Category 4 Hurricane Milton approaches
“If you’re under evacuation or orders, you should evacuate now, now, now,” Biden said
- BuzzFeed
"You're Missing A Really Key Piece Of This": This Tampa Resident Just Gave A Critical Explanation For Why It's So Difficult To Evacuate Before A Hurricane
"If you're someone who saw the mayor of Tampa get on CNN and say that 'If you stay, you're going to die,' and you're confused on why anyone would ever stay in Tampa if our mayor just said we're going to die, you're missing a really key piece of this..."
- BuzzFeed
The Mayor Of Tampa's Extremely Bleak Message To People Not Evacuating For Hurricane Milton Is Going Viral
"If you choose to stay in one of those evacuation areas, you are going to die."
- The Hill
Florida Republican suggests Greene have ‘head examined’ over hurricane claims
Florida Republican Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez suggested Wednesday that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) should have her “head examined” after she claimed humans can control the weather. “Humans cannot create or control hurricanes,” Gimenez posted on the social platform X, as Hurricane Milton bore down on his home state. “Anyone who thinks they can, needs…
- Yahoo News UK
What time will Hurricane Milton hit land in Florida?
Hurricane Milton is expected to cause catastrophic damage with a risk of life-threatening flooding in Tampa, Orlando and Daytona Beach.
- AccuWeather
'Indescribable somberness:' Community struck by Ian, Debby and Helene faces yet another hurricane
Storm chaser Mike Scantlin provided an emotional look at a Florida community that's had to bounce back from hurricane after hurricane, with one that's potentially even worse on the way now.
- The Telegraph
Hurricane Milton: ‘Worst storm in 100 years’ closes in on Florida
Joe Biden warned the US faces its worst storm in 100 years as Hurricane Milton looked set to batter Florida on Wednesday night.