Shaken by Helene, residents of St. Pete Beach, Florida, rush to evacuate as Milton nears
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World - The Guardian
Hurricane Milton live updates: category 3 storm makes landfall in Florida amid ferocious winds and rain
Residents braced for potentially catastrophic storm surge as state pounded by severe winds and heavy rain. Full report: Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida Some locals choose to stay: ...15 minutes ago - Florida -
Business - Financial Times
Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida
US state’s residents warned to evacuate before ‘deadly and catastrophic’ storm that could cost $60bn in insurance losses20 minutes ago - Florida -
Top stories - BBC News
Why Milton is causing tornadoes in Florida
Multiple twisters have been reported - including on a popular interstate as cars were on the road27 minutes ago - Florida -
Top stories - The New York Times
Florida Residents on High Alert as Milton Bears Down
Despite repeated tropical storms, the nation’s third most populous state continues to attract more newcomers and sees no end to development.30 minutes ago - Florida -
Top stories - NBC News
Hurricane Milton makes landfall as Category 3 storm near Siesta Key, Florida
Hurricane Milton made landfall at 08:30 p.m. ET as a Category 3 storm near Siesta Key, Florida. As it moves across the state, NBC News' Stephanie Gosk and meteorologist Bill Karins report how the ...33 minutes ago - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
Live updates: Hurricane Milton makes landfall near Sarasota, as Florida sees flooding and tornadoes
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has warned residents to stay in place as Hurricane Milton makes landfall as a Category 3 storm, bringing with it flooding and tornadoes.40 minutes ago - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
DeSantis warns residents to 'hunker down' as Milton makes landfall
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Wednesday that Hurricane Milton “is currently in the process of making landfall” as a Category 3 hurricane in Sarasota County, and he warned residents to “hunker ...1 hour ago -
Politics - The Hill
South Florida sees nearly 100 tornado warnings as Milton nears
South Florida has seen close to 100 tornado warnings Wednesday, the National Weather Service’s (NWS) Miami forecast office said, as Hurricane Milton makes landfall in the Sunshine State. NWS Miami ...1 hour ago - Florida -
Top stories - The New York Times
Some Who Fled North Carolina After Hurricane Helene Are in Milton’s Cross Hairs
“This dumb luck,” said one man who had just escaped the devastating post-Helene conditions in western North Carolina to stay at a friend’s house in Venice, Fla.1 hour ago -
Top stories - CBS News
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 ...1 hour ago - Florida -
Top stories - CBS News
How people who haven't evacuated plan on riding out Milton
Some Tampa residents have not heeded evacuation warnings ahead of Hurricane Milton's arrival. As of Wednesday evening, the National Weather Service said those who hadn't left yet shouldn't try to ...1 hour ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Milton continues on track toward Florida's west coast
Hurricane Milton is projected to make landfall over Florida's west coast in the early morning hours as a major hurricane. Rob Marciano has the latest on the storm's projected path.1 hour ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Florida conditions worsen, misinformation spreads as Milton approaches
Weather conditions are beginning to deteriorate in Tampa Bay, Florida, hours before Hurricane Milton makes landfall as a Category 3 storm. Before the storm hits, officials are combatting the rapid ...1 hour ago - Florida -
Top stories - CBS News
FEMA funds down ahead of Hurricane Milton as Helene response continues
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said that its disaster relief fund is down to $11 billion after it spent around $9 billion on its Hurricane Helene response. Hurricane Milton is heading toward ...1 hour ago -
Top stories - CBS News
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 ...2 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - CBS News
Biden assures Florida residents, "We've got your back" as hurricane approaches
During his remarks, President Biden also accused former President Trump of leading the "onslaught of lies" about hurricane aid.3 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Politics - CBS News
Biden assures Florida residents, "We've got your back" as hurricane approaches
During his remarks, President Biden also accused former President Trump of leading the "onslaught of lies" about hurricane aid.3 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Top stories - NBC News
Evacuating could be 'difference between life and death,' Biden says ahead of Milton
President Joe Biden urged residents in the path of Hurricane Milton to evacuate and listen to local officials. Emergency declarations have been approved and the U.S. defense secretary positioned ...3 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Top stories - The New York Times
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.3 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Shaken by Helene, residents of St. Pete Beach, Florida, rush to evacuate as Milton nears
Faced with another hurricane less than two weeks after Helene, lifelong residents of St. Pete Beach, Florida, question whether it's time to leave for good.4 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Thursday Briefing: Florida Braces for Hurricane Milton
Plus, literature’s greatest prize.4 hours ago - Florida -
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Florida resident under evacuation order explains why he's not leaving
Michael Sean Comerford said he is staying in his parents' condo in the city of Marco Island, Florida, which is under a mandatory evacuation ahead of Hurricane Milton.4 hours ago - Florida -
Business - CNBC
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.4 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - The New York Times
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.4 hours ago - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
FEMA has enough money to respond to Hurricanes Helene and Milton
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is not at risk of running out of money and being unable to support survivors in the immediate aftermath of a disaster, despite misinformation that has ...5 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
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 ...5 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - CBS News
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 ...5 hours 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.5 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - CBS News
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 ...6 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
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 ...6 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - ABC News
'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.6 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - The New York Times
Sarasota Residents Who Stayed Behind Brace for Hurricane Milton’s Impact
While Hurricane Milton’s path was in flux as it approached Florida, the Gulf Coast city of some 55,000 seemed sure to receive a blow.7 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
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 ...7 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.8 hours ago - Florida -
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.9 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
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.9 hours ago -
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What to know about storm surge as Milton nears Florida
Storm surge is a major threat from Hurricane Milton, which is set to make landfall on Florida's west coast as a Category 4 hurricane Wednesday night.10 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - CBS News
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 ...10 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - CBS News
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.11 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
How does Milton compare with Helene and other hurricanes?
Following the devastation brought by Storm Helene, Florida is now threatened by Milton. But will the damage be the same?13 hours ago