Hurricane Milton
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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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The roof of the Tropicana Field is damaged the morning after Hurricane Milton hit the region, Oct. 10, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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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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Energy company working to restore power in central Florida
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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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FILE - A nurse hooks up an IV to a flu patient at Upson Regional Medical Center in Thomaston, Ga., Feb. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)
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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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Volusia Sheriff's Special Ops team members rescue residents after Hurricane Milton flooded the area in South Daytona, Fla., on Oct. 10, 2024.
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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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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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In this undated file photo released by NOAA, Peter Dodge is shown.
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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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Animal lovers help rescue dogs from the shelters at Medley Animal Services to stay protected from Hurricane Milton.
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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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VIDEO: Clearwater mayor talks impact 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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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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An apparent tornado caused by Hurricane Milton, tore the awning off a 7-Eleven convenient store, Oct. 9, 2024, in Cape Coral, Fla.
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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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President Joe Biden speaks and gives an update on the impact and the ongoing response to Hurricane Milton, in the South Court Auditorium on the White House complex in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 10, 2024.
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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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A view shows a collapsed construction crane that fell on the building that also hosts the offices of the Tampa Bay Times, after Hurricane Milton made landfall, in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, Oct. 10, 2024.
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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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VIDEO: Biden delivers remarks in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton
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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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VIDEO: Gen. Russel Honoré: 'You need a lot of boots on the ground'
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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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VIDEO: Tampa residents forced to evacuate new home
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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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Officials in the 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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Kristy Austin speaks with ABC News' Jaclyn Lee in St. Petersburg, Florida, Oct. 10, 2024.
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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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Former President Barack Obama (R) is greeted by former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie upon arriving in Atlantic City, N.J., on Oct. 31, 2012 to visit areas hardest hit by cyclone Sandy.
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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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Damage to a home after a tornado ripped through The Preserve development as Hurricane Milton tracked across Florida, in Wellington, Fla., Oct. 10, 2024.
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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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In this aerial view, Flood waters inundate a neighborhood after Hurricane Milton came ashore on Oct. 10, 2024, in Punta Gorda, Fla.
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
Hangars at Albert Whitted Airport were damaged by winds from Hurricane Milton on Oct. 10, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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
Former FEMA director on online falsehoods: 'They are trying to be the story'
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
VIDEO: Mayorkas holds briefing following Hurricane Milton 
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
VIDEO: Milton destruction ‘does not surprise me’: Fire official
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
Guests at the Magic Kingdom break out ponchos at Cinderella Castle as bands of weather from Hurricane Helene move through Walt Disney World in Bay Lake, Fla., Sept. 26, 2024.
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
VIDEO: Water rescue operations ‘our primary focus’: Florida official
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
VIDEO: Cancer patient who rode out Hurricane Milton commends hospital staff treating him
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
A woman walks along a flooded street in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, Oct. 10, 2024, in Osprey, Fla.
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
A car is seen parked as it rains heavily in Fort Myers, Fla., Oct. 9, 2024, as Hurricane Milton approaches.
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
VIDEO: Clearwater mayor on Hurricane Milton aftermath
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
VIDEO: United Cajun Navy deploys rescue teams in the wake of Milton
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
VIDEO: Hurricane Milton carves path of destruction in Sarasota County
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
VIDEO: Central Florida impacted by Hurricane Milton
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
VIDEO: Floridians should ‘keep their guard up’ in hurricane season: Weather expert
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
VIDEO: Sarasota mayor on damage from Milton
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
VIDEO: Scope of damage caused by Milton will take ‘a couple of days’: Red Cross
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
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 2:13 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
VIDEO: Hurricane Milton sparks tornado outbreak
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
VIDEO: Ginger Zee shares first-hand account of Hurricane Milton
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
VIDEO: Hurricane Milton hits Florida overnight
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
VIDEO: Officials perform water rescues in Clearwater after Hurricane Milton
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
VIDEO: Hurricane Milton slams into Florida as Category 3 storm
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
VIDEO: Fatalities confirmed after deadly tornadoes hit Florida ahead of Milton
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
VIDEO: Hurricane Milton tears across Florida
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
VIDEO: Crane smashes into building during Hurricane Milton
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
VIDEO:  Some Floridians risk their lives to hunker down as Hurricane Milton hits
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
VIDEO:  Virtual view of what makes Hurricane Milton so dangerous
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
VIDEO: Florida Highway Patrol rescues tied up dog ahead of Hurricane Milton
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
A car drives through the heavy rain in Fort Myers, Florida, Oct. 9, 2024, as Hurricane Milton approaches.