Hurricane Milton now Category 4, threatens Florida: What to know
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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.46 minutes ago - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton looks like ‘storm of the century’ says Biden as Tampa mayor warns of storm surge – live updates
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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.1 hour 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 ...1 hour ago -
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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 ...1 hour ago -
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Trump Florida resort hosts linemen before Hurricane Milton response
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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 ...1 hour 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.1 hour 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.2 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 ...2 hours ago - Florida -
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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.2 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 ...3 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 ...3 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.3 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?3 hours ago -
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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.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 ...4 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.4 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 ...4 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 ...4 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 ...5 hours ago - Florida -
Business - CNBC
Here's what investors need to know after GM's capital markets day
Wall Street analysts were unchanged in their opinion and ratings of General Motors, citing continued optimism but a lack of details in its overall strategy.5 hours ago -
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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 ...5 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Politics - 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 ...5 hours ago - Florida -
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 ...5 hours ago -
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Milton was fastest storm to grow into Category 5 hurricane in the Gulf
Hurricane Milton is the strongest storm to form since 2019's Hurricane Dorian.5 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.6 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 ...6 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 ...6 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 ...6 hours ago -
Politics - Politico
Milton threatens to trigger flood insurance reckoning for Congress
Lawmakers are preparing to step in if the hurricane overwhelms the National Flood Insurance Program.7 hours ago