Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, causing widespread destruction. The storm’s death toll has risen to 9, with 4 confirmed tornado-related deaths in St. Lucie County and additional fatalities reported in St. Petersburg and Volusia County. More than 3.3 million people are without power, and 11 million are at risk of flash flooding. Rescue operations continue as authorities warn residents to stay indoors due to downed power lines and debris. President Biden assured Floridians that "help is on the way," with thousands of federal personnel deployed to assist in recovery efforts.

Hurricane Milton has caused widespread devastation in Florida, with multiple deaths reported. St Lucie County Sheriff Keith Pearson confirmed fatalities, including 4 people killed by tornadoes in a modular home community. He described the destruction, stating "everything in the hurricane's path is gone." Power outages have surged, affecting 3.25 million energy customers in central Florida. The St Lucie Medical Examiner's Office confirmed the death toll, while local officials warned that power restoration could take weeks. Major damage has been reported across St Lucie County, including in Port St Lucie.

Two people were killed in a tornado that hit St Lucie County, Florida, as Hurricane Milton approached with winds of 100 mph. The tornado, which struck the Spanish Lakes Country Club community around 4:30 p.m., was one of 19 confirmed tornadoes across the state. Multiple others were injured and taken to hospitals, according to local officials. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has warned of devastating storm damage and urged residents to stay inside. Over 3.25 million people are without power, and widespread flooding is expected as the hurricane continues to wreak havoc.

Hurricane Milton struck Florida as a Category 3 storm with 120 mph winds, making landfall near Siesta Key. The hurricane produced at least 27 tornadoes, leading to two fatalities in St. Lucie County. Over 125 homes were destroyed, mainly mobile homes for seniors, and more than 3 million homes lost power. President Biden warned of its "incredible destructiveness," urging residents to heed evacuation orders. As Milton weakens, flooding and storm surges threaten coastal cities, including Tampa and St. Petersburg, while nearly 100,000 people seek refuge in evacuation centers across the state.

Hurricane Milton has made landfall in Florida, causing widespread devastation with deadly tornadoes, floods, and storm surges. Over 2 million homes and businesses have lost power. While the hurricane has weakened from a category five to a category one, it continues to wreak havoc. St Lucie County on the Atlantic coast has reported several deaths, and in St Petersburg, the roof of a Major League Baseball stadium was torn off. Florida’s governor, Ron DeSantis, confirmed that around 125 homes, many mobile, have been destroyed. Milton’s destruction comes just two weeks after Hurricane Helene killed 225 people across the Southeast.

Hurricane Milton, now a Category 2 storm, devastated Florida’s Gulf Coast with winds reaching 102 mph, leaving over 1 million homes without power. The storm caused a reverse surge in Tampa Bay, while tornadoes in Fort Pierce led to multiple deaths at a retirement community. Over 3 million people were evacuated as the National Weather Service issued flash flood emergencies. President Biden pledged federal support for recovery efforts in Sarasota. The storm continues to weaken but has already caused severe damage and disruptions across the state.

As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, President Joe Biden emphasized the situation is a "matter of life and death." He urged residents in the storm's path to "follow all safety instructions" and confirmed his team has been preparing for the storm for the past week. Biden condemned former President Donald Trump for spreading misinformation about the government’s hurricane relief efforts, stating he has "led the onslaught of lies." He added, "There is no place for this to happen," and dismissed claims that affected individuals would receive only $750 in aid as "not true."

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick, aboard the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour, has shared breathtaking images and a timelapse video of Hurricane Milton from space. Dominick reported capturing the storm just 90 minutes after flying over it, showcasing its immense size and the distinct "eye of the storm." "Here is the view out the Dragon Endeavour window," he said on X, indicating that this spot serves as his sleeping area while awaiting undocking to return to Earth. As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, millions are under evacuation orders due to the expected devastation.

As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, more than 5.5 million residents are under mandatory evacuation orders in coastal regions, marking one of the state's largest evacuations in history. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor emphasized the dire consequences of ignoring evacuation warnings, stating, “If you choose to stay in one of those evacuation areas, you're gonna die.” The storm is expected to bring a devastating 10 to 12-foot tidal surge, significantly higher than the 6-foot surge from Hurricane Helene. Authorities are urging those in affected areas to leave immediately as preparations continue for the potentially catastrophic storm.

Hurricane Milton is set to strike Florida, prompting urgent evacuation orders for over 5.5 million residents. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor warned that a predicted 15ft storm surge could completely submerge homes, saying, "So if you're in it, basically that's the coffin that you're in." Communities, still recovering from Hurricane Helene's devastation, face renewed danger. In Punta Gorda, remnants of flooded homes remain, with bull sharks spotted in streets. Mandatory evacuations have been issued for several counties, while voluntary evacuations are recommended for others as time runs out for residents to leave their homes.