Florida, Hurricane Milton

Florida flesh-eating bacteria cases surge to new record in wake of Hurricanes Helene, Milton
The warm floodwaters left by Hurricanes Helene and Milton provide a perfect breeding ground for all manner of nasty bacteria that can sicken humans.
Letters: Hurricane Milton response great; Vero Beach recovers; wake up DeSantis, Florida
Vero Beach and TCPalm respond to Hurricane Milton effectively; Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis must wake up to climate change realities; election issues.
Florida Woman, 105, Recovering After Neighbors Rescued Her from Home Destroyed by Hurricane Milton
A 105-year-old woman in Florida is recovering after living through one of the scariest moments of her life — when her home was hit by a tornado. Jayne Huston was inside the bathroom of her residence in Port Salerno when the EF1 tornado carved a destructive path straight through her neighborhood,
Hurricane Milton to cause ‘unprecedented financial strain’ on Florida’s already struggling farmers
Simpson estimated that Milton alone caused between $1.5 billion and $2.5 billion in damages. This comes on top of over $1.5 billion already sustained from hurricanes Idalia, Debby, and Helene, which hit Florida in rapid succession over the past year.
Woman accused of breaking into home after Hurricane Milton faces a judge
A Hillsborough County judge ordered a Tampa woman held in jail until her trial after she was accused of burglarizing the home of a Hurricane Milton evacuee.
How to Help Communities in Florida After Hurricane Milton's Devastation
Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, made landfall in Siesta Key, Florida, just two weeks after the devastation of Hurr
Florida farmers face ‘unprecedented financial strain’ after Hurricane Milton
According to state Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Wilton Simpson, Hurricane Milton’s damages to farmers and ranchers may double the statewide agricultural destruction from three other storms that have pummeled Florida since August 2023.
Florida family, neighbors unite to recover from hurricanes Helene, Milton
Tampa residents Kat Robinson-Malone and Brian Malone join FOX Weather to share their experience living through back-to-back hurricanes with Helene and Milton. The Malones said their home suffered significant water damage and is in need of extensive repairs.
Hurricane Milton was yet another pollution nightmare for Tampa Bay
Florida’s largest open water estuary and the millions of people who have built their lives around it barely had enough time ...
Hurricane Milton likely to be a first test of insurance reforms and spawn a recurring argument
New laws reduced insurers' exposure to lawsuits, but consumers may find a deaf ear if they don't agree with proposed damage ...
Hurricane Milton Updates: Storm moves into Atlantic, Georgia coast still facing surge
Areas that were hit hard by Helene are seeing outer bands pass over their cities as Hurricane Milton nears landfall in ...
Iconic NASCAR Speedway Confirms Extensive Upgrade Work After Hurricane Milton Damage
The impact of Hurricane Milton was felt beyond the Speedway itself. Volusia County, home to the Daytona International ...
Did Hurricane Milton change gas prices in Florida? See what you’re paying at the pump
Here’s what to know if you’re commuting or traveling in Florida: ▪ Miami-Dade: The average price: $3.08 a gallon, down .8 ...
Are tolls still suspended on Florida highways after Hurricane Milton? What to know
Most tolls were reinstated Oct. 14. Tolls are still suspended for several counties in central & west central Florida after ...
What to know as Florida residents begin cleaning up after Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton strengthened as it churned through the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida on Tuesday and could wallop one of the ...
Amid hurricane destruction on Manasota Key, ancient signs of an ever-changing Florida
The first thing residents brought up is how back-to-back hurricanes cut a big new hole through their thin barrier island.
Hurricane Milton: U-Haul Disaster Relief Available at 172 Centers Across Florida
Haul is now offering 30 days free self-storage and U-Box portable container use across Florida in preparation for Hurricane ...
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Hurricane Milton's mark on Tropicana Field in Florida highlights need for stronger stadiums
As the frequency and intensity of major hurricanes increase, architects are racing to develop new building codes that can ...