Florida official on Hurricane Milton preparations, predictions
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Hurricane Milton tracker: Monster storm pummels Florida after landfall
Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday night as a Category 3 hurricane on Florida's west coast near Siesta Key.9 minutes ago - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton live updates: warnings of major flash flooding as more than 1.5 million without power in Florida
National Hurricane Center also warns of extreme winds, after storm came ashore south of Tampa. Full report: Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida Some locals choose to stay: ‘We have ...24 minutes ago - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton lashes Florida after landfall
US state’s residents warned to evacuate before ‘deadly and catastrophic’ storm that could cost $60bn in insurance losses28 minutes ago - Florida -
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Florida webcams show Hurricane Milton making landfall
Cameras in Fort Myers, Tampa and Sarasota have captured the storm making landfall.1 hour ago - Florida -
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Live Updates: Hurricane Milton makes landfall over Florida
Hurricane Milton has made landfall along Florida's west coast.2 hours ago - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida as Category 3 storm
The NHC said the storm had sustained winds of up to 120 mph as it warned of a life-threatening storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding.3 hours ago - Florida -
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How Florida's east coast is bracing for Hurricane Milton
While Milton will make landfall over Florida's west coast, the storm is expected to continue moving east and maintain hurricane strength the entire time it's over Florida's peninsula. Tom Hanson ...3 hours ago -
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Tampa hospital uses AquaFence to prepare for Hurricane Milton
Tampa General Hospital, the region’s only Level I Trauma Center, is preparing to continue normal operations during Hurricane Milton.3 hours ago -
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DeSantis says Florida is "absolutely" ready for Hurricane Milton
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday evening that Florida is "absolutely" prepared for the arrival of Hurricane Milton, which is forecast to be one of the strongest to hit the region in ...4 hours ago - Florida -
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Florida official on Hurricane Milton preparations, predictions
Temple Terrace Mayor Andy Ross discussed the city's preparations for Hurricane Milton as it continues to recover from Hurricane Helene. Officials say the storm will bring life-threatening ...5 hours ago - Florida -
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How the Coast Guard is preparing for Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, federal officials are preparing for quick responses after the storm sweeps through the state. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Douglas M. Schofield joins CBS News ...5 hours ago -
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Hurricane Milton hours away from hitting central Florida
Hurricane Milton is barreling across the Gulf of Mexico and is set to hit central Florida in just a few hours. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti, David Yeomans and Scott MacFarlane have the latest on ...6 hours ago - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton Began Thrashing Florida’s West Coast
Also, Kamala Harris has already raised more than $1 billion. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.6 hours ago -
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A Florida man riding out Hurricane Milton on his boat alarms TikTok and local officials
As Hurricane Milton barrels towards Tampa, a Florida man dubbed Lieutenant Dan on TikTok has captured the attention of local officials and the internet.7 hours ago - Florida -
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Thursday Briefing: Florida Braces for Hurricane Milton
Plus, literature’s greatest prize.7 hours ago - Florida -
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Photos show Florida preparations and evacuations ahead of Hurricane Milton
Local authorities said Wednesday that Floridians only have a few hours left to evacuate ahead of Milton, which is currently a Category 4 hurricane.7 hours ago - Florida -
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As Hurricane Milton Closes In, Some in Florida Make Last-Minute Evacuation Decisions
Those who had not yet evacuated reconsidered as the winds and rains from the incoming hurricane began to pick up on Wednesday.7 hours ago - Florida -
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Federal authorities warn of scams, price gouging as Hurricane Milton threatens Florida
Federal agencies are warning of heightened risk of scams and price gouging efforts as Hurricane Milton nears Florida’s western coast. The Justice Department (DOJ), the Federal Trade Commission ...8 hours ago - Florida -
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Florida zoo prepares for Hurricane Milton
ZooTampa at Lowry Park has taken into account Florida's history of hurricanes as keepers prepare for Milton to approach the state. Tiffany Burns, the zoo's senior director of animal programs, joins ...8 hours ago - Florida -
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How residents with medical concerns should prepare for Hurricane Milton
Florida residents hoping to ride out Hurricane Milton as it batters the state may have medical needs to account for before the storm arrives. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has ...8 hours ago -
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Hurricane expert on Milton, first responders prepare for storm
Several tornadoes have touched down in Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches the state's west coast. CBS News meteorologist and hurricane expert David Yeomans is tracking the storm, and Danny ...8 hours ago -
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Trump Florida resort hosts linemen before Hurricane Milton response
The Trump Organization extended an invitation to more than 200 power linemen to stay at their golf resort in Miami Wednesday, as Florida's Gulf Coast prepares for Hurricane Milton to make landfall ...9 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Disney closing before Hurricane Milton slams Florida
Hurricane Milton is expected to slam Florida late Wednesday or early Thursday, sweeping through the state before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez has more on how central ...9 hours ago - Florida -
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Florida officials make final warnings as Milton brings rain, wind: 'This is going to be a knockout'
Florida officials say time is running out for residents to flee ahead of Hurricane Milton’s anticipated landfall Wednesday night, as they make their final evacuation warnings to locals near Tampa ...10 hours ago - Florida -
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Tornado risks in Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches
There are tornado warnings in effect for a large swath of Florida just hours before Hurricane Milton makes landfall. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch forecasts Milton could hit Florida ...10 hours ago - Florida -
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Why Hurricane Milton could also cause damage Florida’s inland
NBC News’ Al Roker reports that as Hurricane Milton makes landfall it will impact both coastal and inland areas with strong wind, rain and heavy flooding. The storm has also led to tornado watches ...10 hours ago -
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Musk steps up Starlink access as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida
SpaceX and CEO Elon Musk ramped up the rollout of Starlink's direct-to-cell service for areas expected to be hit Wednesday by Hurricane Milton, marking the latest assistance efforts by the ...11 hours ago - Florida -
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Millions under evacuation orders grow as Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida
Florida officials are urging millions of residents to evacuate as Hurricane Milton intensifies.11 hours ago - Florida -
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How Orlando hospitals are preparing for Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton churns toward Florida's Gulf Coast, Orlando's hospitals are preparing for the storm. Eric Alberts, assistant vice president of emergency management for Orlando Health, joined ...11 hours ago -
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Hurricane Milton landfall timing approaches, possible tornadoes slam Florida
Conditions are worsening in Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches the state with mighty winds and potential deadly storm surges and flooding. CBS News' Jessica Burch has the latest forecast, and ...12 hours ago - Florida -
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Watch: White House holds press briefing as Florida braces for Hurricane Milton
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will brief reporters Wednesday afternoon as Florida braces for its second major hurricane in two weeks. Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall ...12 hours ago - Florida -
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What to know about Hurricane Milton as Florida braces for storm
Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in Florida during the overnight hours, but the weather is already starting to worsen in the state. CBS News' Jessica Burch and Jonathan Vigliotti have ...12 hours ago - Florida -
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Tornadoes confirmed, conditions deteriorating as Hurricane Milton nears Florida
Hurricane Milton hasn't made landfall in Florida yet, but the weather is already getting dangerous in the state. CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers, Tom Hanson, Manuel Bojorquez and Grand Gilmore have the ...13 hours ago - Florida -
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Inside the Biden administration's preparations for Hurricane Milton
The Biden administration is pre-positioning personnel ahead of Hurricane Milton with debris removal still ongoing from Hurricane Helene. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has ...13 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Largo, Florida, mayor outlines last preparations ahead of Milton landfall
Largo, Florida, Mayor Woody Brown joined CBS News to discuss how his community is getting ready for Hurricane Milton with conditions expected to deteriorate in the coming hours.14 hours ago -
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Hurricane Milton to double in size as ‘storm of the century’ threatens Florida
Category 5 storm expected to bring 15ft storm surge along coast affecting Tampa, St Petersburg and Sarasota. Hurricane Milton – live updates Tell us: how have you been affected by Hurricane ...14 hours ago - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton now Category 4, threatens Florida: What to know
Florida is bracing for Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall as early as Wednesday evening. The storm comes less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on Florida’s ...14 hours ago