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Destruction, death and heroism emerge in the wake of Hurricane Milton
Florida authorities began assessing the damage left by Hurricane Milton's passage across the state, after a night of high winds, torrential rain and storm surge.
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Energy company working to restore power in central Florida
More than 3 million customers are without power in Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
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Milton spares Daytona Beach factory that's a critical supplier of IV fluids
A Florida factory that makes IV fluids critical to hospitals nationwide will restart after shutting down while Hurricane Milton tore through the state
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Acts of heroism emerge as hundreds are rescued across Florida after Milton's landfall
Acts of heroism and daring rescues emerged after hundreds of people across Florida were trapped due to flooding caused by Hurricane Milton.
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Community comes together to help foster 160 shelter dogs ahead of Hurricane Milton
A dog shelter in Medley, Florida, needed help getting dogs out ahead of the hurricane. Then, in the words of one volunteer, "Miami showed up."
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Late hurricane scientist's ashes spread over Milton's eye in final flight
NOAA Aircraft Operations Center crew dropped Dodge's ashes into the eye of Milton when the storm was at Category 5 strength over the Gulf of Mexico.
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160 dogs rescued from Florida shelter ahead of Hurricane Milton’s landfall
A dog shelter in Florida had 160 dogs who needed foster homes ahead of Hurricane Milton. Then, the community came together.
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Clearwater mayor talks impact of Hurricane Milton
Clearwater Mayor Bruce Rector talks about search and rescue efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
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'It was horrifying': Florida resident recounts Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton hammered the St. Petersburg area with winds strong enough to shred the roof of Tropicana Field.
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Here's how long gas shortages caused by Hurricane Milton will last
Nearly 25% of the gas stations in Florida have run dry, according to GasBuddy, all because of Hurricane Milton.
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Biden tells Trump 'get a life' over hurricane misinformation
President Joe Biden delivered another sharp rebuke of Donald Trump for spreading misinformation about the federal hurricane response.
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Florida city sees water main break during Milton. Here are the health risks
Officials in St. Petersburg, Florida, had to shut off potable water services after a main break on Thursday. Here are the health risks that can come from a main break.
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Biden delivers remarks in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton
President Joe Biden said he's spoken with local officials in all affected areas, offering everything they need for recovery efforts.
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Gen. Russel Honoré: 'You need a lot of boots on the ground'
Retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré discusses ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Milton's landfall in Florida.
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Tampa residents forced to evacuate new home
Amanda and Blake Hutson were forced to leave their home after it was flooded during Hurricane Milton.
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Water main break leaves St. Petersburg residents without clean drinking water
Officials in the central Florida city issued a boil water notice until repairs can be made.
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Woman who lives across from Tropicana Field recounts storm: 'It was horrifying'
Hurricane Milton pummeled the St. Petersburg area, with winds strong enough to shred the roof of the Tropicana Field stadium.
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Republicans in storm states face 'balancing act' on response so close to election
Republicans are walking a tightrope as they work with a Democratic White House to help states recover from election-time, back-to-back hurricanes while managing optics.
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This is where tornadoes spawned by Hurricane Milton struck in Florida
Hurricane Milton's damage extended beyond the storm surge and powerful winds. The system also spurred strong tornadoes.
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Helene, Milton floodwaters bring dangerous health risks, experts say
Florida health officials issued an alert about a bacteria known as vibrio.
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October 10, 2024 at 6:38 PM
When will airports in Tampa and Orlando areas reopen post-Hurricane Milton?
Multiple airports in the Tampa, Sarasota and Orlando areas closed in the hours and days ahead of landfall, with thousands of flights canceled.
October 10, 2024 at 6:38 PM
October 10, 2024 at 6:31 PM
Former FEMA director on online falsehoods: 'They are trying to be the story'
Former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate spoke to ABC News on how false information is taking attention away from the hurricane survivors who have lost everything.
October 10, 2024 at 6:31 PM
October 10, 2024 at 6:03 PM
Mayorkas holds briefing following Hurricane Milton
The Homeland Security secretary said search and rescue is the top priority.
October 10, 2024 at 6:03 PM
October 10, 2024 at 5:12 PM
Milton destruction ‘does not surprise me’: Fire official
Chief Jim Kilpatrick of St. Pete Beach Fire Department discusses the impact of Hurricane Milton.
October 10, 2024 at 5:12 PM
October 10, 2024 at 5:11 PM
Disney World remains closed after Hurricane Milton
Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and other theme parks in Orlando, Florida, closed ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall.
October 10, 2024 at 5:11 PM
October 10, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Water rescue operations ‘our primary focus’: Florida official
Danny Alvarez of the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue on how his department is responding to the storm.
October 10, 2024 at 5:07 PM
October 10, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Cancer patient who rode out Hurricane Milton commends hospital staff treating him
Dr. Michael Warren and his family had to ride out the storm at a Tampa cancer center where he was being treated for leukemia.
October 10, 2024 at 5:07 PM
October 10, 2024 at 4:57 PM
How to help communities impacted by Hurricane Milton
Here's how to support charities and nonprofits responding to individuals impacted by Hurricane Milton.
October 10, 2024 at 4:57 PM
October 10, 2024 at 3:11 PM
Storm chaser talks about what he saw on mission into Hurricane Milton's eye
Lead pilot of the NOAA Hurricane Hunters Josh Rannenberg diligently monitors Milton's trajectory, anticipating its historic and potentially life-threatening impact.
October 10, 2024 at 3:11 PM
October 10, 2024 at 3:08 PM
Clearwater mayor on Hurricane Milton aftermath
Clearwater Mayor Bruce Rector says, “We’re lucky we didn’t get near the storm surge that was forecast.”
October 10, 2024 at 3:08 PM
October 10, 2024 at 3:08 PM
United Cajun Navy deploys rescue teams in the wake of Milton
Brian Trascher, vice president of the United Cajun Navy, details the obstacles his organization is facing during rescue operations.
October 10, 2024 at 3:08 PM
October 10, 2024 at 2:58 PM
Hurricane Milton carves path of destruction in Sarasota County
ABC News’ Victor Oquendo reports from Sarasota to give a sense of how hard that area was hit.
October 10, 2024 at 2:58 PM
October 10, 2024 at 2:58 PM
Central Florida impacted by Hurricane Milton
ABC News’ Eva Pilgrim reports from Orlando as Milton quickly moves across the state.
October 10, 2024 at 2:58 PM
October 10, 2024 at 2:50 PM
Floridians should ‘keep their guard up’ in hurricane season: Weather expert
National Hurricane Center Director Mike Brennan and ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee discuss forecasting the powerful storm.
October 10, 2024 at 2:50 PM
October 10, 2024 at 2:49 PM
Sarasota mayor on damage from Milton
Sarasota Mayor Liz Alpert says, “I think we’re doing better than we thought,” after Hurricane Milton roared ashore.
October 10, 2024 at 2:49 PM
October 10, 2024 at 2:34 PM
Scope of damage caused by Milton will take ‘a couple of days’: Red Cross
Grace Meinhofer, spokesperson for the American Red Cross, provides storm response updates.
October 10, 2024 at 2:34 PM
October 10, 2024 at 2:24 PM
Florida horse community unites to help save animals ahead of Hurricane Milton
Marjory Berkache of EquiSale Sport Horses drove her horses to safety in the middle of the night after someone in the community offered up their farm in Tallahassee to keep them safe.
October 10, 2024 at 2:24 PM
October 10, 2024 at 2:13 PM
Hurricane Milton sparks tornado outbreak
Milton spawned more than two dozen tornados, including one that caused "multiple fatalities" in Saint Lucie County in southeast Florida.
October 10, 2024 at 2:13 PM
October 10, 2024 at 2:02 PM
Ginger Zee shares first-hand account of Hurricane Milton
The ABC News chief meteorologist and her team detail their experience in Fort Myers, Florida, as Hurricane Milton rode ashore as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday.
October 10, 2024 at 2:02 PM
October 10, 2024 at 1:50 PM
Hurricane Milton hits Florida overnight
The storm made landfall on Florida's west coast as a Category 3 hurricane, moving through the state for eight hours before heading into the Atlantic Ocean as a Category 1 storm.
October 10, 2024 at 1:50 PM
October 10, 2024 at 1:50 PM
Officials perform water rescues in Clearwater after Hurricane Milton
WFTS reporter Larissa Scott is on the scene as rescue teams in Clearwater, Florida, help communities escape from the high waters from Hurricane Milton.
October 10, 2024 at 1:50 PM
October 10, 2024 at 1:35 PM
Hurricane Milton slams into Florida as Category 3 storm
Milton made landfall in Sarasota County late Wednesday, as powerful winds uprooted trees, light poles and power lines.
October 10, 2024 at 1:35 PM
October 10, 2024 at 1:34 PM
Fatalities confirmed after deadly tornadoes hit Florida ahead of Milton
At least 19 tornadoes were confirmed across the state as Hurricane Milton came ashore.
October 10, 2024 at 1:34 PM
October 10, 2024 at 1:24 PM
Hurricane Milton tears across Florida
ABC News’ Ginger Zee assesses the damage from Fort Myers and tracks where Milton is heading now.
October 10, 2024 at 1:24 PM
October 10, 2024 at 1:15 PM
Hurricane Milton was ‘not worst-case scenario’: DeSantis
The Florida governor updates on the damage from Hurricane Milton.
October 10, 2024 at 1:15 PM
October 10, 2024 at 12:09 PM
Crane smashes into building during Hurricane Milton
Video shows the damage after a construction crane collapsed from Hurricane Milton’s winds in St. Petersburg, Florida.
October 10, 2024 at 12:09 PM
October 10, 2024 at 11:32 AM
Some Floridians risk their lives to hunker down as Hurricane Milton hits
In spite of dire warnings, Floridians brace for another devastating storm as they still recover from Hurricane Helene.
October 10, 2024 at 11:32 AM
October 10, 2024 at 11:32 AM
Virtual view of what makes Hurricane Milton so dangerous
ABC News’ Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee offers a virtual view of what it would look like inside a home taking on a storm surge.
October 10, 2024 at 11:32 AM
October 10, 2024 at 7:05 AM
Florida Highway Patrol rescues tied up dog ahead of Hurricane Milton
A Florida Highway Patrol officer rescued a dog left tied to a fence off of I-75 in Florida, stranded in chest-high water ahead of Hurricane Milton.
October 10, 2024 at 7:05 AM
October 10, 2024 at 7:01 AM
Why Hurricane Milton may be putting some Floridians' mental health at risk
Those Floridians bracing for Hurricane Milton so soon after Hurricane Helene face a heavy mental health toll and a risk of anxiety and depression, experts said.
October 10, 2024 at 7:01 AM