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Live news updates on Hurricane Milton: Storm will devastate Florida

Nearly two million residents of Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater received a “life-threatening” flash flood warning as Hurricane Milton hit Florida. The National Weather Service in Tampa warned that “flash flooding of creeks and creeks, urban areas, highways, streets and subways” was expected. “Between 6 and 12 inches of rain fell. Flash flooding is ongoing […]

Several people were killed in the tornado outbreak caused by Milton in Florida as frightening footage emerged

Authorities said several people died Wednesday after more than a dozen powerful tornadoes linked to Hurricane Milton struck parts of Florida. Milton proved fatal before it made landfall Wednesday evening as tornadoes within the storm's outer bands hit a senior community in St. Lucie County. “Multiple fatalities” were reported at the Spanish Lakes Country Club […]

Tropicana Field becomes base camp as Milton approaches Tampa, Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that Tropicana Field will be designated as a 10,000-person base camp for debris removal operations and first responders as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida. How does Milton compare to other infamous hurricanes? After the devastating Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton has the potential to become one of the most notorious hurricanes. Tropicana […]