Hurricane Milton causes mass evacuations, fuel shortages as it nears Florida's west coast
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World - The Guardian
Hurricane Milton looks like ‘storm of the century’ says Biden as Tampa mayor warns of storm surge – live updates
President and vice-president briefed on storm as Tampa mayor says scale of evacuation is unprecedented. When will Hurricane Milton make landfall? Tell us: how have you been affected by ...5 minutes ago - Joe Biden -
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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.10 minutes ago - Florida -
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Clearwater mayor on Hurricane Milton threats
Clearwater Mayor Bruce Rector says Hurricane Milton preparations involved major evacuations and convincing some residents to leave areas under threat. Rector joins CBS News' Lana Zak with more on ...14 minutes ago -
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Florida calls electric vehicles "ticking time bombs" as Milton nears
The storm surge from the approaching hurricane poses a fire hazard for vehicles with lithium-ion batteries.27 minutes ago - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton window to evacuate closing
Officials say Hurricane Milton could be the most catastrophic storm to hit parts of Florida in more than a century. Storm surge and high winds could be deadly as Milton crosses the state. CBS News ...28 minutes ago -
Politics - The Hill
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 ...33 minutes ago - Donald Trump -
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Disney closing before Hurricane Milton slams Florida
Hurricane Milton is expected to slam Florida overnight Thursday, sweeping through the state before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez has more on how Central Florida is bracing ...44 minutes ago - Florida -
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Tornadoes, heavy rain hit Florida as Hurricane Milton heads for landfall as Category 4
Milton continues to fluctuate in intensity as it approaches Florida's west coast and it is expected to make landfall as a Category 4 hurricane.48 minutes ago - Florida -
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'This is it, folks': Florida officials warn it may be too late to evacuate
Authorities are warning Florida residents in the path of Hurricane Milton that it may be too late to evacuate.58 minutes ago - Florida -
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Live Updates: Hurricane Milton approaches Florida landfall as powerful storm
Hurricane Milton is on a path to make landfall on the west coast of Florida, south of the Tampa Bay area.1 hour 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 ...1 hour ago - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton could cost $60bn in insurance losses
Florida residents warned to evacuate before arrival of ‘deadly and catastrophic’ storm on Wednesday night1 hour ago -
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Special report: Multiple tornadoes seen in Florida ahead of Milton's landfall
Ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall in Florida, multiple tornadoes have been seen across the state. NBC News' Dana Griffin, Al Roker and Tom Llamas report on the latest from the storm.1 hour 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 ...2 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
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 ...2 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.2 hours ago - Florida -
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No, Hurricane Milton was not 'engineered'
Social media is awash with bogus claims that Hurricane Milton has been “engineered”. What are the facts?2 hours ago -
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Biden, Harris getting Hurricane Milton briefing
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are being briefed on the latest Hurricane Milton preparations. The Biden administration has been in contact with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as the ...2 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Latest Hurricane Milton forecast
Hurricane Milton is approaching Florida as the state braces for what's predicted to be an historic storm. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest forecast.2 hours ago -
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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 ...3 hours ago -
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Stunning images show Hurricane Milton from space
Images from space show the progress of Hurricane Milton towards the western coast of Florida.3 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
Businesses Suspend Operations and Airlines Freeze Fares as Milton Nears Land
National chains and local Florida companies close up shop before the second hurricane in two weeks batters its Gulf Coast.3 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 ...3 hours ago - Florida -
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Fort Myers, Florida, mayor details biggest concerns ahead of Milton's landfall
Fort Myers, Florida, Mayor Kevin Anderson joined CBS News to talk about what his biggest worries are as Hurricane Milton bears down on his community.3 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
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 ...3 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 ...3 hours ago - Florida -
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Allegations of price gouging amid Milton evacuations
Multiple companies are being accused of price gouging as Florida residents try to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton. CBS News contributor Javier David has more.3 hours ago -
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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 ...4 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 ...4 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Business - MarketWatch
Hurricane Milton drives gas demand in Florida, with over 20% of stations out of fuel
Hurricane Milton is one of the Atlantic Basin’s strongest storms on record and the frenzy of evacuations in Florida, where it’s expected to make landfall Wednesday evening, has led to shortages at ...4 hours ago -
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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.5 hours ago -
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Watch: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gives update on Hurricane Milton ahead of landfall
Mass evacuations are underway with Hurricane Milton set to make landfall overnight in Florida. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis provided an update Wednesday on preparations the state is making ahead of ...5 hours ago - Florida -
World - The Guardian
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 ...5 hours ago - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
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 ...5 hours ago -
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Floridians struggle to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton and face gas shortages, jammed highways
Some Floridians are trying to get out of Hurricane Milton's path, but face challenges including evacuation routes jammed with traffic and shortages of gas.5 hours ago -
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FEMA administrator on Hurricane Milton concerns, preps for landfall
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell talks with "CBS Mornings" about the dangers of Hurricane Milton as it nears landfall in Florida. She advises people to listen to their local officials regarding ...5 hours ago -
Politics - CBS News
Biden postpones overseas trip, urges everyone in Hurricane Milton's path to evacuate
"If you're under evacuation orders, you should evacuate now, now — you should have already evacuated. It's a matter of life and death," President Biden said.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Israel Launches New Offensive in Northern Gaza, Orders Mass Evacuation
The operation aims to combat a militant resurgence in the area, said the Israeli military, which also targeted southern Beirut with a night of heavy bombardment.2 days ago - Israel