Hurricane Milton
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October 25, 2024 at 9:18 PM

AI being used to send households hit by Helene and Milton $1,000 cash relief payments

Some hurricane-impacted households in North Carolina and Florida will receive one-time, direct cash payments of $1,000 on Friday
October 25, 2024 at 9:18 PM
FILE - Property owners speak with an official as they process the damage to their homes and community following Hurricane Milton, on Manasota Key, in Englewood, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
October 22, 2024 at 10:06 PM

MLB wants Rays to play in the area if hurricane-damaged stadium is unfit

Major League Baseball hopes to find the Tampa Bay Rays a temporary home near their fanbase for the start of the 2025 season if their home field can't be repaired in time
October 22, 2024 at 10:06 PM
The roof of the Tropicana Field is damaged the morning after Hurricane Milton hit the region, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
October 21, 2024 at 6:34 PM

Cases of dangerous bacteria doubled in Florida following Hurricane Helene

Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria, increases in concentration during heavy rain or flooding.
October 21, 2024 at 6:34 PM
In this aerial view, Flood waters inundate a neighborhood after Hurricane Milton came ashore on Oct. 10, 2024, in Punta Gorda, Fla.
October 19, 2024 at 8:28 PM

How Tampa communities are rebuilding after Hurricane Milton

ABC News' Morgan Norwood highlights the latest efforts of those pitching in to help rebuild the Tampa community.
October 19, 2024 at 8:28 PM
VIDEO: How Tampa communities are rebuilding after Hurricane Milton
October 18, 2024 at 10:17 AM

Florida's iconic orange groves and berry farms recovering from hurricanes

Florida's agricultural fields -- including the state's iconic orange groves and berry farms -- are routinely damaged by strong storms that roll through the state.
October 18, 2024 at 10:17 AM
Wyatt Wise and Bo Jones help to clean up after their family lost their business, Al's Family Farms, during Hurricane Milton, in Lakewood Park, near Fort Pierce, in St. Lucie County, Fla., Oct. 11, 2024.
October 17, 2024 at 7:53 PM

Florida man arrested for threatening utility workers after Hurricane Milton

A man was arrested after threatening linemen, damaging property and attempting to flee the scene.
October 17, 2024 at 7:53 PM
Linemen with MasTec work on restoring power after Hurricane Helene passed through the area, knocking out power to thousands of people on Oct. 05, 2024 in North Augusta, S.C.
October 17, 2024 at 3:46 PM

Groups on the ground helping rebuild community after hurricane

Team Rubicon, an organization led by veterans that helps communities after disasters, and Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay, which helps low-income homeowners, are helping out after Hurricane Milton.
October 17, 2024 at 3:46 PM
VIDEO: Groups on the ground helping rebuild community after hurricane
October 17, 2024 at 3:35 PM

Community helps students return to school after hurricanes

"GMA" visits students at the Thaddeus M. Bullard Academy on their first day back after having missed school because of Hurricane Milton.
October 17, 2024 at 3:35 PM
VIDEO: Community helps students return to school after hurricanes
October 17, 2024 at 2:31 PM

Hurricane relief is giving ‘road to a new life’: Red Cross

Red Cross volunteer and spokesperson Kim Mailes has been in Florida since Sept. 24, assisting with operations for Helene and Milton.
October 17, 2024 at 2:31 PM
VIDEO: Hurricane relief is giving ‘road to a new life’: Red Cross
October 17, 2024 at 1:32 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 17, 2024 at 1:32 PM
GMA Florida Strong: Help After Milton
October 16, 2024 at 9:08 PM

Pilot adopts kitten after flying shelter pets out of Hurricanes Milton, Helene

A pilot who airlifted animals from shelters impacted by Hurricanes Milton and Helene adopted a kitten from the group.
October 16, 2024 at 9:08 PM
Southwest Airlines Captain Matt Prebish flew shelter pets out of areas impacted by Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
October 16, 2024 at 2:19 PM

Lasting impacts of hurricanes on kids in the spotlight after Helene and Milton

Dozens of school districts in the Southeast closed for days and weeks due to Helene and Milton.
October 16, 2024 at 2:19 PM
Children talk and play games inside St. Michael the Archangel Catholic church in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Oct. 4, 2024, in Erwin, Tenn.
October 15, 2024 at 11:32 PM

Man arrested after dog found tied to post ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall

The dog was found up to its chest in flood waters off Interstate 75 in Tampa on Oct. 9, as many residents were evacuating due to Milton.
October 15, 2024 at 11:32 PM
Florida Highway Patrol troopers rescue a dog left tied to a pole off Interstate 75 in Tampa ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall, Oct. 9, 2024.
October 15, 2024 at 8:39 PM

How Hurricanes Helene and Milton could affect the 2024 election

Hurricanes Helene and Milton may not change many voters' minds, but they could dampen turnout in the hardest-hit areas.
October 15, 2024 at 8:39 PM
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks after she surveyed the damage from Hurricane Helene, in Augusta, Ga., Oct. 2, 2024. Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump speaks to the press about the impact of Hurricane Helene in Evans, Ga., Oct. 4, 2024.
October 15, 2024 at 5:51 PM

'GMA' announces 'Florida Strong'

"GMA" will visit a Tampa, Florida, school on the first day back to class after deadly Hurricane Milton devastated the area and will look at how communities are rebuilding.
October 15, 2024 at 5:51 PM
VIDEO: 'GMA' announces 'Florida Strong'
October 15, 2024 at 3:31 PM

Clearing up hurricane misinformation

ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee clears up misinformation regarding Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
October 15, 2024 at 3:31 PM
VIDEO: Clearing up hurricane misinformation
October 14, 2024 at 9:36 PM

FEMA workers face threats of violence

Former FEMA administrator Pete Gaynor discusses the alarming harassment marring relief efforts in the wake of Helene and Milton.
October 14, 2024 at 9:36 PM
VIDEO - FEMA workers face threats of violence
October 14, 2024 at 7:16 PM

'It's impacting everybody': Florida mayor on hurricane cleanup

Sarasota Mayor Liz Alpert talks about ongoing cleanup efforts after Florida was hit by back to back hurricanes.
October 14, 2024 at 7:16 PM
VIDEO: Florida mayor on hurricane cleanup
October 14, 2024 at 4:17 PM

Floridians 'gearing up' for rebuilding in wake of Helene, Milton

Pinellas County Public Information Officer Josh Boatwright says the cost of rebuilding efforts will be "enormous."
October 14, 2024 at 4:17 PM
VIDEO: Floridians 'gearing up' for rebuilding in wake of Helene, Milton
October 14, 2024 at 1:47 PM

Biden tours Hurricane Milton devastation in Florida

President Joe Biden returned to Florida on Sunday to survey the hardest-hit areas by Milton and Helene and to announce $94 million in federal programs to offer assistance to the Sunshine State.
October 14, 2024 at 1:47 PM
VIDEO: Biden tours Hurricane Milton devastation in Florida
October 14, 2024 at 11:37 AM

Biden tours hurricane-hit Florida, announces $612M in resiliency projects for state

President Joe Biden is touring Florida areas ravaged by the back-to-back hurricanes and to announce funding for projects that strengthen the electrical grid.
October 14, 2024 at 11:37 AM
President Joe Biden speaks, as he visits storm-damaged areas in the wake of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, in St. Pete Beach, Fla., Oct. 13, 2024.
October 14, 2024 at 10:25 AM

President Biden gets first-hand look at storm destruction

President Joe Biden announced more than $600 million in funding to aid Florida and other states in the Southeast on the road to recovery.
October 14, 2024 at 10:25 AM
VIDEO: President Biden gets first-hand look at storm destruction
October 14, 2024 at 1:24 AM

Vice President Harris calls out hurricane misinformation

Harris visited areas in North Carolina hit by Hurricane Helene. Former President Trump is campaigning in Arizona, talking about the possibility of deploying U.S. troops domestically.
October 14, 2024 at 1:24 AM
VIDEO: Vice President Harris calls out hurricane misinformation
October 13, 2024 at 8:20 PM

‘It’s going to be a long recovery’: Sarasota mayor on Hurricane Milton’s aftermath

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews Sarasota Mayor Liz Alpert on “This Week.”
October 13, 2024 at 8:20 PM
VIDEO: 1-on-1 with Sarasota Mayor Liz Alpert
October 13, 2024 at 4:19 PM

T-Mobile executive explains Starlink deal to help hurricane recovery

Jon Freier, president of T-Mobile's U.S. Consumer Group, discusses efforts to maintain service during and after storms.
October 13, 2024 at 4:19 PM
T-Mobile executive explains Starlink deal to help hurricane recovery
October 13, 2024 at 1:54 PM

Biden set to travel to Florida to survey Milton’s devastation

President Joe Biden is set to travel to Florida on Sunday as millions of residents are still without power in the wake of Milton’s devastation.
October 13, 2024 at 1:54 PM
VIDEO: Biden set to travel to Florida to survey Milton’s devastation
October 12, 2024 at 2:17 PM

Millions remain without power amid Milton's aftermath

Rescues are underway and millions are without power in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. ABC News' Jaclyn Lee reports.
October 12, 2024 at 2:17 PM
VIDEO: Millions remain without power amid Milton's aftermath
October 12, 2024 at 12:41 PM

Hospitals, health care facilities across Florida begin reopening after Milton

Many hospitals and health care facilities across Florida have begun resuming operations after Hurricane Milton forced them to temporarily close.
October 12, 2024 at 12:41 PM
A view shows an AquaFence barrier at Tampa General Hospital, as Hurricane Milton approaches, in Tampa, Fla., Oct. 9, 2024.
October 12, 2024 at 1:57 AM

Woman from Tampa Bay reunites with her goats after Hurricane Milton

Danielle Hendrick from Tampa Bay shared a video of her checking in with her goats after Hurricane Milton. The storm tore off the goats' enclosure so they were able to stay safe in another barn.
October 12, 2024 at 1:57 AM
Danielle Hendrick from Tampa Bay shared a video of her checking in with her goats after Hurricane Milton. The storm tore off the goats' enclosure so they were able to stay safe in another barn.
October 11, 2024 at 11:12 PM

Florida health care official discusses hospital operations after Milton

Jyric Sims, president of HCA Healthcare West Florida Division, discusses emergency response and hospital operations after Hurricane Milton.
October 11, 2024 at 11:12 PM
Florida health care official discusses hospital operations after Milton
October 11, 2024 at 9:34 PM

Florida couple recounts moment tree crashed on their home during Milton

Sari and Scott Dietche’s Florida home was destroyed by a tree during Hurricane Milton.
October 11, 2024 at 9:34 PM
Florida couple recounts moment tree crashed on their home during Milton
October 11, 2024 at 9:13 PM

'Insane': Pilot describes rescue of man floating on cooler in Gulf after hurricane

Coast Guard pilot Lt. Ian Logan went out to search the waters off Longboat Key in the wake of Hurricane Milton roaring ashore.
October 11, 2024 at 9:13 PM
A video grab taken from footage released by the U.S. Coast Guard on Oct. 11, 2024, shows a Coast Guard Air Station Miami helicopter crew rescuing a man, on Oct. 10, approximately 30 miles off Longboat Key, Florida, following Hurricane Milton.
October 11, 2024 at 9:10 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 11, 2024 at 9:10 PM
Hangars at Albert Whitted Airport were damaged by winds from Hurricane Milton on Oct. 10, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
October 11, 2024 at 8:25 PM

Kevin Costner and Modern West release new song to support hurricane relief efforts

Kevin Costner releases new song with his Modern West band to support hurricane relief efforts.
October 11, 2024 at 8:25 PM
Kevin Costner performs onstage with his band Modern West during the One805 Live Fall Concert benefiting First Responders on September 20, 2024 in Carpinteria, California.
October 11, 2024 at 8:19 PM

Biden to visit Florida storm damage, says misinformation spreaders will 'pay a price'

President Biden said he believes they're "breaking through with the truth" on the federal hurricane response but continued to slam Donald Trump for misinformation.
October 11, 2024 at 8:19 PM
President Joe Biden provides an update on the federal government's response to Hurricanes Milton and Helene, at the White House, Oct. 11, 2024, in Washington.
October 11, 2024 at 7:38 PM

'Biggest blessing ever': Couple welcomes baby during Hurricane Milton

A Florida couple is speaking out after welcoming a baby during Hurricane Milton.
October 11, 2024 at 7:38 PM
Kenzie Lewellen and Dewey Bennett III welcomed their son Dewey Lester Bennett IV on Oct. 9, 2024 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, Florida, as Hurricane Milton roared through the region.
October 11, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Team Rubicon’s Hurricane Milton relief efforts

CEO of Team Rubicon, a veteran-led humanitarian group, discusses the charity’s full-scale relief efforts after Hurricanes Milton and Helene ravaged Florida.
October 11, 2024 at 7:31 PM
VIDEO: Team Rubicon’s Hurricane Milton relief efforts
October 11, 2024 at 6:23 PM

Biden calls storm misinformation 'disgusting'

President Joe Biden provides an update on the federal response to hurricanes Milton and Helene.
October 11, 2024 at 6:23 PM
VIDEO: Biden calls storm misinformation 'disgusting'
October 11, 2024 at 6:16 PM

New parents welcome baby during Hurricane Milton and that's just the beginning

Kenzie Lewellen was trying to time her contractions as much as she could. Her boyfriend, Dewey Bennett III, was especially nervous because of his history with hurricanes.
October 11, 2024 at 6:16 PM
Kenzie Lewellen was trying to time her contractions as much as she could. Her boyfriend, Dewey Bennett III, was especially nervous because of his history with hurricanes.
October 11, 2024 at 5:46 PM

Deadly tornadoes in Florida leave neighborhoods in tatters

At least 38 tornadoes spawned by Milton were reported in the state, causing multiple deaths.
October 11, 2024 at 5:46 PM
VIDEO: Deadly tornadoes in Florida leave neighborhoods in tatters
October 11, 2024 at 5:22 PM

Officials rescue man floating on cooler off Florida coast after Hurricane Milton

Officials said an Air Station Miami 65 helicopter crew rescued the man who was approximately 30 miles off Longboat Key, Florida.
October 11, 2024 at 5:22 PM
U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Miami 65 helicopter crew rescued a man clinging to a cooler approximately 30 miles off Longboat Key, Fla., Oct. 9, 2024.
October 11, 2024 at 5:16 PM

Emergency official urges Florida residents to be ‘power patient’ in recovery

Manatee County Chief of Emergency Management Matt Myers discusses his biggest concerns in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
October 11, 2024 at 5:16 PM
VIDEO: Emergency official urges Florida residents to be ‘power patient’ in recovery
October 11, 2024 at 4:45 PM

Alligator bites van's tire on flooded Florida street during Hurricane Milton

The operator of a sanitation company in north Fort Myers, Florida, captured the moment an alligator popped out of flood waters and bit at his van's tire early Thursday morning.
October 11, 2024 at 4:45 PM
Alligator bites van's tire on flooded Florida street during Hurricane Milton
October 11, 2024 at 4:34 PM

Florida sheriff rescues teen from floodwaters after Hurricane Milton

Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister and the marine unit rescued a 14-year-old boy who was found submerged in floodwaters and floating on debris after Hurricane Milton.
October 11, 2024 at 4:34 PM
Florida sheriff rescues teen from floodwaters after Hurricane Milton
October 11, 2024 at 4:26 PM

How a nonprofit is helping people displaced by Hurricanes Milton, Helene

Christoph Gorder is executive director of Airbnb.org, an organization that secures temporary stays for people in the wake of disasters.
October 11, 2024 at 4:26 PM
VIDEO: How a nonprofit is helping people displaced by Hurricanes Milton, Helene
October 11, 2024 at 4:16 PM

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.
October 11, 2024 at 4:16 PM
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.
October 11, 2024 at 4:05 PM

Milton power outages will be resolved in ‘days’: Utility company

Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy’s state president in Florida, says her company is “100% in motion” to restore power.
October 11, 2024 at 4:05 PM
VIDEO: Milton power outages will be resolved in ‘days’: Utility company
October 11, 2024 at 4:04 PM

Milton ‘caused havoc’ on our community: Hillsborough fire chief

Chief Jason Dougherty of the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue discusses his biggest concerns in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
October 11, 2024 at 4:04 PM
VIDEO: Milton ‘caused havoc’ on our community: Hillsborough fire chief
October 11, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Milton recovery will take ‘a very long time’: St. Pete Beach mayor

“Most of our homes are uninhabitable,” St. Pete Beach Mayor Adrian Petrila said.
October 11, 2024 at 4:00 PM
VIDEO: Milton recovery will take ‘a very long time’: St. Pete Beach mayor
October 11, 2024 at 3:48 PM

Biden joins growing calls for Congress to return to pass certain hurricane relief

President Joe Biden joined the growing calls to reconvene Congress in the wake of the devastation in the south by back-to-back hurricanes as funding reached dire levels.
October 11, 2024 at 3:48 PM
House speaker Mike Johnson and President Joe Biden.