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Milton threatens Florida. So why does Harris play politics?

Florida is about to be hit by its second major hurricane in less than two weeks, and instead of offering to help in any way she can, Kamala Harris is throwing barbs at Gov. Ron DeSantis. How does Milton compare to other infamous hurricanes? After the devastating Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton has the potential to […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

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Who is “Lieutenant Dan”? The man who captured the attention of millions on TikTok during Hurricane Milton

While millions of eyes were on Florida as residents prepared for Hurricane Milton, a Tampa man and his small sailboat captured the hearts and attention of many on social media. He goes by “Lieutenant Dan” on TikTok. A viral saga about Dan's life began after he vowed to stay on his sailboat, come rain, shine […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

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Photos show destruction in Florida

Hurricane Milton hit Florida on Wednesday evening, flooding streets, felling trees and destroying homes and buildings. Flooded streets. Fallen trees. Destroyed houses and buildings. These are the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, which ripped a path of destruction through much of Florida after its doomed landfall on Wednesday evening. On Thursday morning, first responders and residents […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

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Several people were killed in the tornado outbreak caused by Milton in Florida as frightening footage emerged

Authorities said several people died Wednesday as more than a dozen powerful tornadoes linked to Hurricane Milton ripped through parts of Florida. Milton proved fatal before it made landfall Wednesday evening as tornadoes within the storm's outer bands hit a senior community in St. Lucie County. “Multiple fatalities” were reported at the Spanish Lakes Country […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

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Hurricane Milton produces destructive, deadly tornadoes before making landfall

Several powerful tornadoes ripped through Florida hours before Hurricane Milton made landfall on Wednesday, ripping off roofs, overturning vehicles and sucking debris into the air as the black V-shaped columns passed through. Deaths were reported in St. Lucie County on Florida's Atlantic coast, but local authorities did not say how many residents were killed. As […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

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See storm path after landfall near Siesta Key

Biden warns that Hurricane Milton will bring “incredible destructiveness.” President Joe Biden warned that Hurricane Milton would bring destruction. “It is still expected to be one of the most destructive and worst hurricanes,” Biden said. Hurricane Milton is expected to move through Florida and into the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday after what President Joe Biden […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

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Disney World and Universal closures halt tourism in Orlando as Milton approaches

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tourism in Orlando quickly came to a halt Wednesday as the main airport and at least three theme parks and other businesses were suspended switch offcausing Florida residents and visitors to flee Hurricane Milton to settle in hotels in the area. Milton, which is expected to come ashore late Wednesday like […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

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Flooding in Milton prompts Bunnell to issue a water emergency alert

Video: Tree falls on car on Clara Avenue in DeLand No one was injured when a tree fell on a moving vehicle on Clara Avenue in DeLand Wednesday afternoon. (This story has been updated with new information and photos) At 5 a.m., Hurricane Milton was moving away from Florida's east coast but was still inundating […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

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Brevard sees wind and flood damage

Margaritaville camera: Storm surge in Fort Myers before landfall in Milton The water rose in Fort Myers Margaritaville for several hours before Milton made landfall in Siesta Key. Brevard County wakes up Thursday to extreme winds, massive power outages and flooding across the Space Coast due to Hurricane Milton. A likely tornado touched down in […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

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Florida left a trail of destruction behind

The roof of Tropicana Stadium was torn off by Hurricane Milton in St. Petersburg The stadium was converted into a base camp for emergency responders for Hurricane Milton before landfall. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Milton raged across the Florida Panhandle on Thursday, tearing a path of destruction from the Gulf of Mexico to the […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024