Milton forced millions to evacuate and left widespread destruction.
At least 16 people have died from Hurricane Milton, which roared onshore on Florida's west coast as a Category 3 hurricane, bringing tornadoes, powerful winds and flooding rains. The monster storm forced millions to evacuate and left widespread destruction across Florida.
Hurricane Milton is now heading out into the Atlantic Ocean as a Category 1 hurricane, having completed its swing across Florida.
The eye of the storm is now passing past Cape Canaveral, having taken less than eight hours to make its way across the Florida peninsula.
Wind speed remains at around 85 mph, with movement northeast at 18 mph.
-ABC News' Kenton Gewecke
Hurricane Milton is now a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds at about 90 mph.
The storm is moving east-northeast at about 16 mph, as a flash flood emergency continues over portions of west-central Florida.
-ABC News’ Richard Von Ohlen
Milton remains a Category 2 hurricane, now with 100 mph winds.
The threats of extreme winds, flash flooding and life-threatening storm surge continue as Milton moves inland along Florida's west coast.
A major water main break is impacting potable water services across the entire city of St. Petersburg, due to Milton's damage.
The shutdown is expected to last until the necessary repairs can be completed, officials said.
-ABC News' Victoria Arancio
