Millions Are Fleeing Florida’s Gulf Coast Ahead of Milton
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Fears of Hurricane Milton Drive Millions From Their Homes in Florida
More than 5.5 million people were urged to leave Florida’s western coast, one of the largest evacuations in state history. Some who have stayed for previous storms decided to go this time.2 hours ago - Florida -
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When will Hurricane Milton hit Florida?
Forecasters are warning of the life-threatening dangers as the storm approaches the US coast.4 hours ago -
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Florida hospitals in Hurricane Milton's path prepare for worst
Hospitals and other health care facilities on Florida's Gulf Coast — still reeling from Hurricane Helene — are now revving up for Hurricane Milton.5 hours ago - Florida -
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Florida faces 'matter of life and death' as Hurricane Milton closes in
The "monster" storm is due to hit heavily populated Tampa Bay with full force on Wednesday.5 hours ago - Florida -
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Walt Disney World, other theme parks to close ahead of Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton is heading toward central Florida, and several of Orlando’s theme parks are set to close before it makes landfall. Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for much of Florida’s ...6 hours ago -
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Hurricane Milton restrengthens into Category 5 storm ahead of landfall in Florida
Hurricane Milton is on a path toward Florida's west coast after surging back into a Category 5 storm Tuesday evening, less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene hit the state. Tampa's mayor warned ...7 hours ago - Florida -
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Florida preps for Milton days after Helene
Milton, projected to be a major hurricane when it makes landfall, is bearing down on Florida just days after Helene slammed the state's west coast. Jonathan Viggliotti, Nicole Valdes and Rob ...7 hours ago - Florida -
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Tracking Milton on its path to Florida
Hurricane Milton restrengthened into a powerful Category 5 storm as it churned in the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward Florida's west coast. Lonnie Quinn looks at the storm's probable path to see ...7 hours ago - Florida -
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Traffic and trepidation as Floridians scramble to flee Hurricane Milton’s path
Fleeing residents clog interstates as experts warn hurricane could be one of state’s ‘most damaging and costly storms’. Tell us: how have you been affected by Hurricane Milton? In happier ...8 hours ago -
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Disney World joins theme park closures ahead of Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton's approach has Disney World readying to close its doors along with other theme parks across Florida.9 hours ago -
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Florida gas stations are running out of fuel as people flee Hurricane Milton
About 1,200 of the state's 7,900 gas stations are currently without fuel, according to GasBuddy.9 hours ago - Florida -
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Millions Are Fleeing Florida’s Gulf Coast Ahead of Milton
Also, the Supreme Court appeared open to limits on “ghost guns.” Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.9 hours ago -
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Hurricane Milton strengthens again as Florida residents urged to leave
People living in 14 counties ordered to evacuate as storm predicted to devastate areas in its path9 hours ago - Florida -
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Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld will all close ahead of Milton
Orlando's tourism machine has begun grinding to a halt ahead of Hurricane Milton's expected hit as a major storm in Florida9 hours ago -
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Florida Gov. DeSantis warns of Hurricane Milton storm surge along entire west coast
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke to reporters Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall, which is expected Wednesday evening. DeSantis said the current models show the storm is expected to hit ...10 hours ago - Florida -
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Floridians warned ‘you are going to die’ if they don’t evacuate as Milton nears
Thousands of evacuees clog highways as storm projected to hit Tampa Bay on Wednesday restrengthens to category 5. Florida’s western coast was making emergency preparations on Tuesday for the impact ...10 hours ago -
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Disney World, other Orlando theme parks to close in anticipation of Hurricane Milton
Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and other theme parks in Orlando, Florida, are monitoring storm conditions ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall.10 hours ago -
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Biden cancels overseas trip to oversee preparations and response to Milton
President Joe Biden has postponed his overseas trip this week due to Hurricane Milton and its projected landfall in Florida on Wednesday.11 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Florida evacuations underway, gas stations busy ahead of Hurricane Milton landfall
Al Roker provides an updated forecast on Hurricane Milton while Sam Brock, Dana Griffin and Chase Cain report from various locations in Florida as the state braces for a direct hit.11 hours ago - Florida -
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Gulf of Mexico Ocean Temperatures Are Record Hot, Fueling Milton
Milton grew into a Category 5 hurricane in less than a day as it crossed warm oceans across the Gulf of Mexico.13 hours ago -
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12:30 Report — Florida braces for Hurricane Milton
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Tuesday, Oct. 8, and Florida is bracing for another devastating storm less than a month from Election Day. Here's what's on tap today: Hurricane Milton could be the worst ...14 hours ago - Florida -
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Battered Florida Coast Prepares for Hurricane Milton
Less than two weeks after Helene left at least 232 people dead and countless more homeless in six states, the even stronger Hurricane Milton is headed toward Tampa Bay.14 hours ago - Florida -
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Latest news as Hurricane Milton targets Florida
President Biden has canceled his trip to Germany and Africa as Hurricane Milton threatens the west coast of Florida with catastrophic storm surges and winds. CBS News has the latest on the Category ...14 hours ago - Florida -
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Florida residents who survived Helene evacuating ahead of Milton
Hurricane Milton, currently a Category 4 storm, is on track for parts of Florida's west coast that are still recovering from Helene. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides has more from ...16 hours ago - Florida -
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Mass Evacuations Clog Highways in Florida Ahead of Milton
Officials said the evacuation was likely the biggest the state has seen since Hurricane Irma in 2017, and warned residents to leave early to avoid heavy traffic.16 hours ago - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton prompts mandatory evacuations in parts of Florida as its barrels toward coast
At least nine counties in Florida are under mandatory evacuation orders as Hurricane Milton closes in on its Gulf Coast. Milton on Monday became the strongest storm in the Gulf of Mexico since ...18 hours ago - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton on path to Florida as it explodes in strength
The Weather Channel's Stephanie Abrams has the latest forecast for Hurricane Milton after the storm intensified Monday from a Category 2 to a Category 5 hurricane.18 hours ago - Florida -
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Florida mayor on preparations and evacuations ahead of Hurricane Milton
Fort Myers Beach, Florida, is under a mandatory evacuation order ahead of Hurricane Milton's expected landfall. The mayor of the community, Dan Allers, joined CBS News to discuss the storm and CBS ...18 hours ago - Florida -
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Florida braces for direct hit from Milton
Floridians are preparing for what is expected to be the first major hurricane to directly hit the Tampa area in more than a century. Hurricane Milton, according to the National Hurricane Center ...18 hours ago - Florida -
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Florida braced for Hurricane Milton to make landfall
US agencies warn of possible threat to life as second storm in as many weeks barrels towards southern state’s coast23 hours ago - Florida -
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What to know about FEMA disaster relief ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall
In the wake of Hurricane Helene's damage and ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall, FEMA has faced criticism and misinformation surrounding its disaster response.Yesterday -
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Hurricane Milton gathers strength as it heads toward Florida
Another dangerous hurricane is set to slam into Florida. Milton is gathering strength in the Gulf of Mexico. CBS News' Cristian Benavides is tracking the storm.Yesterday - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton threatens Florida: What to know
Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Hurricane Milton threatens Florida: What to know Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified into a ...Yesterday -
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DeSantis urges Florida Gulf Coast residents to prepare for Milton
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gave an update Monday ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall, which is expected on Wednesday evening. DeSantis said that Florida residents on the entire Gulf Coast of the ...Yesterday - Florida -
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As Hurricane Milton Approaches, Florida Urges Residents to Evacuate
Officials urged residents in the expected path of the hurricane to heed evacuation orders as the state mobilizes resources to respond to the storm.Yesterday - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton strengthens in the Gulf as it heads toward Florida
Hurricane Milton is rapidly growing in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to make landfall Wednesday as a Category 3 storm in a part of western Florida still reeling from Hurricane Helene.Yesterday - Florida